Finally Took Some Pictures

[wdcav1952]

These are some recent pens. Comments, as long as I can understand them are welcome.

Desert Ironwood Sierra. This is my first try with Unaxol as a finish. Thanks Lou and Eagle for the coaching. I could not capture the shine in the photo.

Next is one of Ed4copies blanks, the snow leopard with a Chrome Olympia. This is a great acrylic to learn on. I find it very forgiving compared to other synthetics.

The last one, because I am sleepy is another Sierra done in BOW. I decided to try the pen without a finish. It is micro meshed, then a protective coat of TSW.

Good night,

 

[DCBluesman]

Absolutely fanulous work, William, particularly on Ed's snow leopard. I agree about it being user friendly. [8D]

 

[Tea Clipper]

Nice. You can get a hint of the shine just by seeing the reflection of the quarter in your first pic. Judging from that, I'd say they are pretty shiny. [8D]

 

[gerryr]

You've been busy, Cav. The Olympia is stunning, excellent combination of plating and material. And it looks like you did a great job with the Unaxol. The quarter produces a very nice reflection indicating a nice glossy finish. The wood looks a bit proud at the nib end though. The BOW is a great specimen. I often finish it the way you did. It really doesn't need much finish other than TSW.

 

[LanceD]

William, the snow leopard looks real good and the BOW Sierra looks fantastic. I sold nine BOW black Ti Sierras with boxes in the last two weeks at craft shows and just ordered more BOW boxes for a couple of upcoming shows. They sell themselves, especially with the certificate of authenticity which I laminate to keep it protected. When finishing my BOW pens I spray about four coats of Deft sanding sealer then buff and a coat of TSW.

 

[Jim15]

Beautiful pens.

 

[johncrane]

G'Day William great looking pens mate! if l had to pick one it would be the cat but all are very nice' also the bow has a top looking grain too it.[]'

 

[wdcav1952]

Thanks for the kind words.

Gerry, you are definitely right on the Ironwood pen. I didn't notice the wood being a bit proud until I took the picture and was too lazy to do anything about it.

Good point, Lance. I have one BOW box left and will pose the two together to see how it looks.

 

[Skye]

I'm going with the majority here, the cat takes the cake and that BOW has some amazing grain.

 

[Penmonkey]

The kitty is very nice! The others are not so bad either.[8D]

 

[ed4copies]

GREAT to see you posting pens again, CAV!!!!!!!!!!!

I had a tough time deciding (BS, when one is my stuff, the decision is already made) but the CAT took the cake!!!

Now, seriously, I KNOW Desert Ironwood is always beautiful, its one of my favorite woods (sells well, too). And the BOW does have a striking grain. Posted at nearly midnight, small imperfection will be overlooked!!!

Good to see you back at the lathe!!

 

[wdcav1952]

Thanks, Ed. I hoped you would appreciate the ad for your blanks. []

BTW, is it OK if I go stand by my mailbox this afternoon? []

Yes, it felt good to get back on track.

Cav

 

[ed4copies]

Originally posted by wdcav1952
<br />Thanks, Ed. I hoped you would appreciate the ad for your blanks. []

BTW, is it OK if I go stand by my mailbox this afternoon? []


Cav

Is your mailgirl good looking - I'll come and stand with you!!!
(Hope Nancy is out, we don't want to get caught!)

 

[PenWorks]

I don't know if it is the pen or the presentation or both.
But the cat looks amazing in that combo. Good one Cav ! []

 

[NavyDiver]

Beautiful pens!

 

[Ligget]

Great looking pens, I love the snow leopard best!![]

 

[ed4copies]

Originally posted by PenWorks
<br />I don't know if it is the pen or the presentation or both.
But the cat looks amazing in that combo. Good one Cav ! []

Oh, Jeeze, now I gotta get a package out to Anthony, too!!

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Oh, Cav, I am shipping your special stuff as I type (Multi-tasking)

 

[Ron in Drums PA]

Lookin' Good Will

 

[gerryr]

Originally posted by ed4copies


Oh, Cav, I am shipping your special stuff as I type (Multi-tasking)

Wait a minute, he gets "special" stuff and the rest of us get ????[}]