Cloudy Toni

[BKelley]

This is one of Exotic's Glacier Lucite blanks on a Woodcraft Toni. Not completely satisfied and will try another tomorrow using a white tube.
I won't apoligize for the photo, only for the work on pen. Let me know what you think.

Ben

 

[omb76]

Good work Ben! I like the photo and the pen!

 

[MarkD]

I see nothing wrong with it. I think the lucite is pretty interesting. I'll be interested in seeing the next one!

 

[bobjackson]

I think it looks great. Anxious to see the difference with a white tube.

 

[G1Pens]

Looks good to me. Curious as to how it compares to a white tube

 

[JerrySambrook]

Ben,
What you are seeing is a glue visibility issue. You are actually seeing the bond line between the blank and the tube
Try painting the inside of the blank instead.

Krylon fusion works great.

In fact, drill a size small, then sand up to size starting with 180 then 220 grit on the inside of the blank, and I think you will be happier with the results. Do not go too fine, as the paint needs some tooth to bite into.
If you are getting interior chipoout on the blank due to drilling issues, then you will see those defects as well.

A sharp drill, and a good pecking technique, along with the sand and paint of the inside of the blank will yield a great finished product

 

[OLDMAN5050]

looks like the clouds to me great fit and finish:

 

[BKelley]

I thank everyone for their comments. Jerry, I especially thank you for the tips, will try to use them next go around.

Ben

 

[ToddMR]

Nice pen indeed. The picture background and the pen go so nicely together. You could call that pen "The Sky Writer". I will be interested to see your next pen trying the suggestions given. Pretty cool.

 

[workinforwood]

That's a beauty..the blank and kit compliment each other nicely.

 

[crabcreekind]

Nice pen, perfect background.