A Different Eagle Design

[TribalRR]

I finally got a warm day that I was able to devote to turning so here is my version of his "Sexy" blank. I haven't seen anyone recreate this blank and I think it deserved to be put back on display. Its made from Ebony veneer and Lime Green card stock. Theres a little story behind this, I made this as a bribe to my wife to get her to return my very first 360 Herringbone that she's had for almost a year. Luckily it worked because Lime Green is her favorite color not mine... Anyway let me know what you think.

 

[johncrane]

first class pen great work:good::biggrin:

 

[CaptG]

That is just awesome. That must have been some herringbone blank.

 

[ldb2000]

Awesome blank and a great pen .

 

[TribalRR]

That must have been some herringbone blank.

Not really...LOL I just have some weird thing about keeping my "firsts".

 

[JohnU]

Thats looks like a whole lot of sawing and gluing! Great Job!

 

[Ligget]

Beautiful blank, first class finish too!

 

[workinforwood]

Looks really sweet there Chip!

 

[fiferb]

Very Nice!

 

[leehljp]

FAN-TASTIC! You made Eagle proud just mentioning his name - and he would turn around and give you full credit for your own thinking! Actually give credit to LOYL for "inspiring" you to do that.

This is another one that ought to be at least in a special folder. It is the kind that will inspire others for sure.

 

[cnirenberg]

Awesome. I love the color contrast.

 

[alphageek]

Wow.. Thats very cool and an impressive blank.

 

[pmpartain]

Very impressive. Shows a lot of craftsmanship I think.

 

[sbell111]

That reminds me that I still haven't gotten around to throwing together the pinned bending jig. I need to get on that.

 

[bitshird]

Nice job Chip.it is rather a sexy pen, and your right, it does need to be seen, I agree with Hank, somewhere there need to be a special folder for some of these Phenomenal pens that have been done by some of you guys that make the rest of us go *&&^*&*%&^$*&% why can;t I do that., (other than not having the talent)

 

[patharris]

Very attractive pen Chip. How many layers make up the blank. It is really awesome that you thought to use a card colored card blank to get the desire effect with the wood vineer.
Pat

 

[TribalRR]

Thanks everyone!

This blank is actually quite easy to make, its more ingenious in its design which is all Eagle.

Pat, the finished pen has 23 layers but because of the way its made you would need a minimum 35 layers. I made the blank .75" so I guessing there was originally 54 layers.

 

[papaturner]

WOW! That is an awesome pen........and work. Good job.

 

[AceMrFixIt]

That looks awesome, great job!!!!!!!!!!

 

[desertyellow]

Way to exploit her weakness for green.
A+ for effort and ingenuity.

 

[seawolf]

Kinda bends my mind just thinking about the cuts required.
Great pen.
Mark

 

[VisExp]

Very nice Chip. Glad to hear you were able to get back into the shop. Not long now and you'll be able to spend more time there. I'm looking forward to seeing the results.

 

[DCBluesman]

That has always been a favorite of mine. I have the original pen from Eagle. Beautifully done!