Dang, I Wish I Could Take Pictures of Acrylic!

[wdcav1952]

After my last posting of a pen using one of Dawn's custom acrylics Ed told me that unless I got my game in gear that I would no longer be allowed to purchase acrylic from him. Hopefully, I took a better picture of that one, and made another.

The first one is Dawn's custom blue using a satin pearl cigar kit. This is the original pen with a better picture. This pen is for a Penn State fan. (The school, not the pen kit supplier.)

This one is a Perfect Fit Convertible in Chrome using a blue/black blank that Ed was nice enough to make available to me. I absolutely LOVE the subtle blue and black swirls in this one.

OK, Ed, can I buy some more blanks after pay day?

 

[reef12]

Nice on both.

But I like wood better I think.

So turning Acrylic is it better then wood?

 

[wdcav1952]

Thanks, Jeff.

Turning acrylic vs turning wood? Both have advantages, and in my opinion, both should be in your inventory. With acrylic, you can turn out pens more quickly since you don't have to wait for a finish to cure. Of course, turning wood you have the excitement of seeing what is hidden under the surface.

FWIW,

 

[TBone]

Both pens and blanks look good. Much better on the picture too. oes Ed/Dawn sell these blanks to anyone or just folks that they can bully into taking better pictures? []

 

[NavyDiver]

They are both nice, but the color seems bolder in the cigar.

 

[gerryr]

I think you did a fine job on both Cav. But the pictures are enormous, took me three monitors side by side to see the whole pen at once.[]

 

[DCBluesman]

He's just worried about Ed's threat...didn't want to count on Ed putting on his glasses. []

 

[emackrell]

Both look great but the cigar is pretty spectacular. That blue is gorgeous. I can feel my shopping list expanding again..... well, as long as there isn't a photo-test prerequisite to ordering the blanks!

cheers Eileen [8D]

 

[BigRob777]

Hey, Cav,
Those look pretty nice. I love blue. I finally got caught up on my shipping and maybe I can turn some pens finally. I'm working on a trade for some euros. I guess they look a lot like the perfect fit to me. I'm kit-challenged.[]
Rob

 

[wdcav1952]

Thanks all. Gerry, I hope this is better. Although I really, really like Lou's reason, I am just not very good at resizing pictures.

BTW, Ed, get your glasses. []

 

[ctEaglesc]

Nice job Cav!
BTW
Ed shouldn't talk about ANYONE taking pictures.
I must admit he did take a pictures of the Rosewood with the cross inlay, but then again that was wood.[^]

 

[ed4copies]

OK you guys!!! You feel safe when I am home at night and can't see your little barbs!!!!

To all potential purchasers, YES!!! We will sell to anyone. However with the crappy look of Cav's first pen, Dawn was planning on replacing all his blanks at no charge next week (after the show season is over, for us). I am certain she will be relieved to know that Cav rose to the occasion and created an excellent pen THEN TOOK A PICTURE!!!!

As for Eagle's nasty comments, all I can say is, "He's right!"

Lou, you have no idea how blind I am without my glasses. When I go for an eye test, I always assume the first letter is an "E". The doc thought that was really funny last time, informing me he had SEVERAL charts and this one started with an "S"!! Ooooppps.

Kidding aside, Cav, thanks for posting that blue. We really were worried that it was crappy and Dawn was planning to replace it (and still will if you tell me the pen is completely "photoshopped".) I did not have a chance to turn a pen from it before we shipped (our usual procedure), so we really did not KNOW.

I haven't turned the second stuff myself - the outside of the blanks is nothing to write home about, but the pen really looks good!!!!

OK, Cav, guess I will supply more for you now!!![][][][] AFTER next weekend!!

 

[TBone]

Ed, may have to order some of those blanks.
Last time I went for an eye test, she said "can you read that", answer: "no" After repeating this process with adjustments she was getting this concerned look on her face like how did you drive here. Finally after letting her wiggle for a few seconds, I told her there was nothing to read. They use the "bounce it off a couple mirrors" projector and she had it too low for us non short people. []

 

[johnnycnc]

I like them both;colors/platings
you chose work nicely together.
Really nice stuff![]

 

[johncrane]

they look very good CAV my pick is the Perfect fit' the more l see this kit the more l want it .[]