Got in over my head. I'm sorry.

[hunter-27]

I can now officially say I have come across the blank that exceeds my ability(Did not take much by the way). Just when I thought I knew something about turning pens, this blank went and b!tch slapped me upside the head and told me I did not. Rhodium Long click from Aaron, Off-center Dragonhide blank from Wolftat. My apologies to both for this hideous contraption, resembling a pen.

 

[Russianwolf]

Landon, those are some of the hardest blanks to turn that even I have ever come across. the resin/sap in them can be a pain and they tend to be very fragile and want to fall apart. They are gorgeous when done, but a royal pain in getting there.

Nice looking pen. I actually like the offcenter bit

 

[Dario]

Nice looking pen. I actually like the offcenter bit

Me too.

 

[Daniel]

Honestly it would be nice if you could get both sides of the pen to look like the off center side. I know that does not help when your intent was to put a hole right on the money. but even an unintentional effect is a winner.

 

[papaturner]

Looks like the pain and agony paid off, I like them.

 

[hunter-27]

Honestly it would be nice if you could get both sides of the pen to look like the off center side. I know that does not help when your intent was to put a hole right on the money. but even an unintentional effect is a winner.

It was an intentional off center but man you guys are being too nice to me.........

 

[thewishman]

That difficult of a blank on the longest single barrel available - that takes some confidence. I'd say you did very well.

 

[Lulanrt]

I think it looks great.
Travis

 

[toolcrazy]

Looks good to me...

 

[wolftat]

Landon, I think you did a great job with this blank. The off center is one of my best sellers. You took a big risk by using the long click which is a rough pen to start with, but from what I am seeing, it looks great. The off center is an interesting effect on this blank and it shows a part of the pine cone that has a lot of unique characteristics.

 

[hunter-27]

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

Landon, I think you did a great job with this blank. The off center is one of my best sellers. You took a big risk by using the long click which is a rough pen to start with, but from what I am seeing, it looks great. The off center is an interesting effect on this blank and it shows a part of the pine cone that has a lot of unique characteristics.

I've made a fair amount of that kit, I'm quite confident in the kit, which is why I used it. I'm feeling better about it as I've read these posts and looked it uver again. I guess maybe I was being over critical of myself a bit. I just struggled with getting it to finish like I wanted it to. That kinda set me in a bad mind set over it. Thanks to all for the little "pep" talks. I do think I am looking forward to trying the "centered" versions I have next.

Landon

 

[bitshird]

Landon, I think it looks great, I think you got more stones than me turning a blank like that on a long click.

 

[skiprat]

I also think it look perfect off-centre.:biggrin: It adds lots more to the finished pen than the same thing all the way around.

 

[workinforwood]

It looks pretty darn sweet to me. The tube is well painted as well. I'd call it a sweet victory!

 

[Ankrom Exotics]

It was an intentional off center but man you guys are being too nice to me.........

Well....... there's always the "ugly pen" contest.

There! Happy?

 

[hunter-27]

been there, done that.