First closed-end Stretch

[johnspensandmore]

I put together a simple closed-end on a Stretch using Holly, Bloodwood, black veneer and green Abalone. I did try something new and inlayed some abalone on the end of the pen. I kind of like it! Finished in CA.

 

[boxerman]

Nice looking pen.

 

[Glenn McCullough]

Fine, fine looking pen. Nicely done.

 

[thewishman]

That is a beauty! Nice contrasting materials and pattern.

 

[TucsonCyclist]

Great job. I really like that look.

 

[David Keller]

Wonderful looking pen. Great design. Very clean and tasteful.

 

[Parson]

Did you use your indexing feature on your lathe to drill those holes? And what did you fill those holes with? I'd love to try that some time soon.

That's one classy pen. I hope you keep it in your private collection. Very impressive work... and the segmenting is really straight and tight too. My hat's off to you, sir!

 

[Jim15]

That's awesome.

 

[WoodNutOntario]

That is one slick looking pen!!
I Like it!:biggrin:

Andrew

 

[johnspensandmore]

Thanks for the kind words! My lathe doesn't have an indexing feature, so I do it the old-fashioned way.....measuring. I'm not sure what you mean by "filling the holes", but they are actually inlayed green abalone.

Thanks again!

Did you use your indexing feature on your lathe to drill those holes? And what did you fill those holes with? I'd love to try that some time soon.

That's one classy pen. I hope you keep it in your private collection. Very impressive work... and the segmenting is really straight and tight too. My hat's off to you, sir!

 

[ctubbs]

Beautiful pen. Complex yet simplicity all rolled up in one real classy pen. Neat straight lines, mostly white but with the mass neatly broken with perfectly placed segmenting. WOW! What a great pen.
Charles

 

[dexter0606]

John
I'm not a fan of the closed end or kitless pens. They just don't have enough "oomph" for me I guess.

BUT......!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow. That's a beauty! I think that kit lends itself to the closed end look

Good work

 

[DurocShark]

Very very nice.

 

[wizard]

That is one beautiful piece of artwork. Outstanding design!

 

[hewunch]

That is a spectacular pen! Great job and execution!

 

[aggromere]

that is a beautiful pen. very nice. Whenever I have tried working with holly in combination with other materials I always get it dirty from sanding dust, etc. How did you keep it so clean and white?

 

[patsikes]

Wow! Great looking pen! I want one!

 

[Ligget]

Now that is a classy looking pen, the colours work very well together, great work!

 

[johnspensandmore]

After the initial shape-sanding with 150 grit, I use compressed air and cloth to clean the dust off. I DO NOT USE ALCOHOL OR ACETONE! This can "bleed" certain woods (especially Bloodwood) into the holly and it's over. I then seal the wood, Holly first, with thin CA (again, CA can "bleed" certain woods) and continue my sanding with the lathe stopped, with the grain and using a clean section of the sandpaper for the Holly.

Just my method!

that is a beautiful pen. very nice. Whenever I have tried working with holly in combination with other materials I always get it dirty from sanding dust, etc. How did you keep it so clean and white?

 

[TurnaPen]

I am really impressed with what you have done, and thank for the instructive answers to the questions. Amos

 

[penfancy]

Great job, John! That is a beautiful pen!

 

[johncrane]

Very nice pen and work John! your finish with the different woods is first class!

 

[Tanner]

I like the looks of that pen...a lot!

 

[johnnycnc]

I like this very much, fine work and idea.

 

[johnspensandmore]

Thanks, Tim!

I hope you're doing well.

I like the looks of that pen...a lot!