First Attempt at Flag Pen

[melogic]

Well this is my first attempt at the flag pen from Ken Nelson. It is a Jr. Gent and I used a CA/BLO finish. It is sold to a co-worker who is buying it for his wife for Christmas. Let me know what you think.

 

[jughead]

Looks like a great attempt from here.[]

I have been looking at that kit for sometime and cant work up the nerve to try it.[]

 

[its_virgil]

Mark,
Here is what I think...if you got it right on the first try then I don't want to know. [] I'm not telling how may tries (3) the stripes took me. But, I love the flag kit, and you did a great job with it. The CA finish looks great... Don't ya just love that finish. Great looking pen.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

Originally posted by melogic
<br />Well this is my first attempt at the flag pen from Ken Nelson. It is a Jr. Gent and I used a CA/BLO finish. It is sold to a co-worker who is buying it for his wife for Christmas. Let me know what you think.

 

[wdcav1952]

Dang, I don't think you can beat this with your 2nd, or 3rd attempt!

 

[melogic]

This was actually my 1st attempt. I have another one to do for my personal collection. It will be a Statesman. I should have it done in the next few days. Thanks for all of the comments.
And Don, Yes I love the CA/BLO finish that Russ told us about. It is easy and gives a great finish.

 

[pete00]

first try...huh ...there's always a show off.

Well i guess its ok....all right its good......fine its great.....maby its super.

ALL RIGHT!! if you make me say it... FANTASTIC JOB!!!

not jelous pete [}][}]

 

[johncrane]

looks great well done MARK.[]

 

[Kaspar]

VERY nice! Ken's gotten in some darker blue for the cap barrels. Now's the time to dive in for those "pondering."

 

[its_virgil]

You weren't supposed to tell me that! []
Do a good turn daily!
Don

Originally posted by melogic
<br />This was actually my 1st attempt.

 

[rtgleck]

Wow... Great looking job on that pen, and on the first try no less.

 

[Penmonkey]

Ahhhha! Can I have it??? []

Really pretty pen! I'd like to make one someday.

 

[JDPens]

Wow!!!!! That looks fantastic!

 

[TBone]

Great work

 

[NavyDiver]

Well done!

 

[wudnhed]

Just beautiful..........someday I hope to be that good![^]

 

[Ligget]

Fantastic work on that kit, I know from other posts just how hard it is to get right!![:0][]

 

[Randy_]

I love that kit from Ken. I'd make a lot more of them if they weren't so pricey. And, of course, you have done a nice job.

I'm sure it is just an illusion created by the photo; but the barrel looks way proud of the hardware on the end of the pen. I wonder why this happens or how the photo could be taken to avoid this problem. I've seen so many pictures where the wood appeared proud...and really wasn't...that I really worry about making the comment??

 

[melogic]

Thanks for all of the comments!
Randy, I did not notice it until I put the picture on my computer. I then went back and looked at the pen to make sure it was ok....and it is. I'm not sure why this illusion exists, but never the less it does. Don't ever feel bad about any comment towards me or my work. If I didn't want comments I would not ask for them. Everyone is appreciated. [][]

 

[kent4Him]

Don't make it your last. Great job.

 

[PenWorks]

Very well done Mark, now go wash the glue off your hands []

 

[laserturner]

Great job on the pen Mark. Also, thanks to all for the kind comments on the kit. That's a new blue curly maple that BB just got in about a month ago. Super nice.