Georgia Bulldawg Pen

[S.A.Mappin]

This was for my wife's boss, who happens to be a Bulldawg fun. It's more of a sit-on-my-desk-only type of pen. More for show than anything. His office was done in black and dark gray with Bulldawg accents and paraphenelia in and about the room, so I made the colors to match.

Its segmented with Redheart, Buckeye Burl, and Ebony woods, with a Redheart top.

The top was tricky, but I like the overall outcome. I just started practicing with this type of work, and was happy with the end result.

As always, comments and constructive critique's are welcome.

 

[boxerman]

That is one cool pen. Did you use a scroll saw to cut out the cap?

 

[navycop]

Nice job. The bottom part looks like an eye ball..

 

[S.A.Mappin]

No sir, I used a pen wizard. Just didn't tube it all the way thru, just on the ends. I actually glued in the brass tubes after it was finished. Pressed on the hardware, then glued them into the ends of the finished blank.

 

[thewishman]

Very nice! Love the pierced barrel.

 

[kinggabby]

will the pen have a problem with drying out with it cut open like that?

 

[studioso]

will the pen have a problem with drying out with it cut open like that?

same thing I was wondering...

 

[leestoresund]

I've scored the brass tubing using my pen wizard, so...
other than ruining a bit why not just run all the way through a tubed blank?

I know that this is primarily for display but I would be concerned about the strength of just the wood.

I really like the pen and the concept.

Lee

 

[S.A.Mappin]

will the pen have a problem with drying out with it cut open like that?

same thing I was wondering...

For a fountain pen I imagine it would dry out quickly. As for the rollerball, I believe it would be alright. Then again, this pen will be more for accent on his desk, than for writing.

 

[S.A.Mappin]

I've scored the brass tubing using my pen wizard, so...
other than ruining a bit why not just run all the way through a tubed blank?

I know that this is primarily for display but I would be concerned about the strength of just the wood.

I really like the pen and the concept.

Lee

Thank you Lee.


I have not tried it yet, a good bit might be fine with cutting thru the tube, it may just dull quicker. Maybe a carbide tipped bit would be better.

As far as the strength, it does create a dilemma if you use too much of a pitch when making the cuts, the wood becomes flexible like a spring. Thats why I used less pitch, and less cuts also. I thnk I used 4 cuts on this one with a 1/8 bit.

I've done one with a wider head on the bit, but I only made 3 cuts.

I also did not glue in the tubes until after I pressed on the hardware. I cringed at the thought of trying to press it all together and breaking the top after the time to it took to turn, and finish.

 

[Edward Cypher]

Very interesting, I like the top variation!

 

[seamus7227]

very neat concept! you should make a modification to use a clear tube on the upper barrel so that way if you need to keep the pen from drying out, it will be covered, while still maintaining the look you are trying to achieve! Great work!

 

[S.A.Mappin]

very neat concept! you should make a modification to use a clear tube on the upper barrel so that way if you need to keep the pen from drying out, it will be covered, while still maintaining the look you are trying to achieve! Great work!

Thats a good idea, and something I'll definitely look into. Know where I can get some clear tubes?

 

[kinggabby]

Even if it were to dry out I still love the design. I hope to get me a PW someday. And the day I am able to I might just wet myself. Again awesome work.

 

[studioso]

Texatdurango had pointed out to this site in a different thread:
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=22752&catid=440

perhaps some of the tubing here might fit between the cap and the pen. you can always mount a tube and turn it until it fits!