ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
Yes, having posted the work in progress, I kept my fingers crossed as I finished (Ever try turning with your fingers crossed?)
Actually, the cross inlay was perfect. There was no "bump" when you hit the seam, and the tiny bloodwood pieces were reassuring as they flew into the dust collector. In short, ANYONE can turn this, if you can turn regular wood pens.
To those who prefer CA finish, that might have been a better option, but I like wood to feel like wood - I offer (and sell) tons of plastic, so my preference is a nice shine, but not tooooo perfect.
Last coat is TSW, just to make it look and smell great.
I'll let Eagle speak for himself, but the cross looks superb to me. Skye's comment about it being off-center has started Eagle developing a solution. Good luck finding another grain pattern that will make it adaptable!!!
Comments welcome, most of which I will let Eagle answer, since I just "turned" the pen. Eagle HAND-MADE the pen.
Actually, the cross inlay was perfect. There was no "bump" when you hit the seam, and the tiny bloodwood pieces were reassuring as they flew into the dust collector. In short, ANYONE can turn this, if you can turn regular wood pens.
To those who prefer CA finish, that might have been a better option, but I like wood to feel like wood - I offer (and sell) tons of plastic, so my preference is a nice shine, but not tooooo perfect.
Last coat is TSW, just to make it look and smell great.
I'll let Eagle speak for himself, but the cross looks superb to me. Skye's comment about it being off-center has started Eagle developing a solution. Good luck finding another grain pattern that will make it adaptable!!!
Comments welcome, most of which I will let Eagle answer, since I just "turned" the pen. Eagle HAND-MADE the pen.