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elkhorn

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Today was a great day. Turned 5 beer cap pens (thanks, Arkie) then took a 3 hour break to watch my granddaughter in her dance recital. She was fantastic (ok, so I'm a proud grandpa - but she really was great:big grin:). The beer cap pens were made on a Sierra Vista kit.

After returning, I made the Masonic watch dial/parts pen. Found the dial on eBay and Mike (Indiana_Parrothead) cast the blank. Pen was made on a Sierra Elegant Beauty. Which of the two watch part pen photos do you prefer?

Comments and critiques welcome and appreciated.
 

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Wood Butcher

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super job on all of them. If I had to choose one I would go with the right photo, seems like it shows off the pen the best. Nice work
WB
 

mark james

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I'd say you had a good day!!!

First: The Beer blank pens are great!
Second: A dance recital... A lot of fun (for a parent/grandparent... :redface:).
Third: Masonic Watch Parts.

Beer Blanks are great!
Dance Recital: I trust that it was great!
Masonic Watch Parts: Both photos are good! I don't have a preference in the 2 shots! Both are good.
 

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I would say you had an awesome day. You were able to make some amazing pens and you also got to watch your granddaughter dsnce. I dont know how a day could be any better.
 

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Great day! Nothing beats the pride if the recital I'm sure but you had some quality shop time for sure.

I personally like the 2nd watch parts pic. Both are well done but the second shows off the face and specifically the Masonic emblem better IMO

Nice work!
 

elkhorn

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Thanks, all. The shop time was great, but watching my granddaughter - priceless!

I agree with the consensus - I like the second picture of the watch part pen better. Now I'll probably get 50 comments saying they prefer the first one:big grin: Oh, well!

Have a great weekend.
 
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Hi John all the pens turned out great. I think I like the first pen pic best;), just kidding the second one is best. I am sure the great job you did on the pens doesn't compare to seeing your granddaughter dance.

Very well done my friend, Mike
 

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Pens all look great! I'm sure the dance recital was the best part of the day!!! But you did get in some quality shop time. I prefer the second watch pen pic. Seems to show off more of your detail on that pen.
 
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