First timer Aluminium

[Broertie]

Hello there!

Just finished my first expierience with aluminium segmenting and I think it worked out just fine!

I used 0.8 millimeters thick aluminium and I glued it in (I think) cocobolo. (if anyone knows for sure which wood it is, please tell me!)
The Gatsby pen kit was willing to accept these materials and I finished it with MM up to 12000, 3 layers CA, again MM till 12000, 1 layer CA and finished it off with 2 layers of beeswax with carnaubawax.

Be gentle with your comments, because I am very sensitive...b:biggrin:

 

[RogerC]

I don't think you have anything to worry about as far as negative comments. That's a stunner!

 

[Gwatson50]

Super knot. Looks like cocobolo from here. You will know for sure if you start itching!!! What type of saw did you use that has a .8 kerf?


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[Jim15]

That looks great.

 

[OZturner]

Magnificent Pen Renger,
Glorious Segmented Aluminium, Celtic Knot.
Beautiful Joints, in Perfect Alignment.
Great Fit and Finish,
Congratulations,
Brian.

 

[dcrichlow]

Great looking pen..

Where did you pick up the Aluminum?

 

[Woodchipper]

Nice looking pen. I was thinking of walnut but I could be wrong. I'll ask my wife as she is always right. :highfive:

 

[Broertie]

What type of saw did you use that has a .8 kerf?

I used a miter hand saw.

Where did you pick up the Aluminum?

In my local shop in The Netherlands they sell aluminium 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9 and 1.0 millimeter thick, so I can pick what I need...

 

[mark james]

Excellent work. Be proud! Thank you for sharing.