Had to share these two

[Russianwolf]

When I made my order from Exoticblanks.com, Dawn contacted me to ask if I would take on a blank that she had pulled due to a chip near the outside. I of course volunteered to buy it and see what I could do with it.

Well, As far as I am concerned it's the best looking Diamondback Rattler that I've seen (other than my poorly executed turning of it)

The other is a Blue Cumberland from Scubaman I think it was. I have to agree that ebonites have to be among the worst smelling on the planet, but they look very nice completed.

 

[Lulanrt]

Mike,
Great job!!!!!!
Travis

 

[ldb2000]

Beautiful set of pens Mike . I like the snake pen best .

 

[leehljp]

Those are beautiful Mike. That is the most colorful rattlesnake that I have seen! VERY eye appealing!

 

[BruceK]

I agree, that is a real nice snake blank. You did a great job with it.

I have one from Dawn that she threw in as a freebie to practice with before I try the copperhead blank I purchased.

 

[CaptG]

That is one of the nicest looking rattler blanks I have ever seen. The ebonite is also good looking, but I am partial to snakes.

 

[Ligget]

Snakeskin pen is beautiful, the Ebonite pen is a winner too!

 

[VisExp]

Very nice pens Mike. You're right, that Rattler has a striking pattern.

 

[Dalecamino]

Very nice pens Mike . That snake is really nice .

 

[skywizzard]

Beautiful Mike,
I look forward to the day I have the skills to attempt a snakeskin...

 

[JWS Penworks]

That Snake Skin is off the charts. Way past Cool Great craftsmanship!

John

 

[papaturner]

Not a big fan of the snake blanks but have to admit that does indeed look good. Great work on the two of them.

 

[wdcav1952]

Fantastic collaboration between you and Dawn!!!

 

[Druid]

Nice work Mike, the snakeskin is awsome.

 

[johncrane]

Both pens look great also that kit goes great with the rattler good choice and well done.:biggrin:

 

[bitshird]

Those are beauts, I tend to agree on the beauty of the Diamond Back.

 

[PR_Princess]

Mike, you did a great job on that rattler! That kit sets it off very well. Fantastic job, and it looks ever cooler than I thought that it might!!!:biggrin:

Now tell me why were you going to slow down on pen turning again???


FWIW, I don't know the species or subspecies of rattler, but I don't think that this is a diamondback.

 

[Russianwolf]

Mike, you did a great job on that rattler! That kit sets it off very well. Fantastic job, and it looks ever cooler than I thought that it might!!!:biggrin:

Now tell me why were you going to slow down on pen turning again???


FWIW, I don't know the species or subspecies of rattler, but I don't think that this is a diamondback.

Actually, I think she is a diamondback. Have a look

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crotalus_adamanteus

I just got lucky and you sent me an Eastern Diamondback (I am in the east afterall).

Why am I slowing down? Cause I need to make some chessmen too ya know. That IS why I originally bought the lathe. :biggrin:

 

[toolcrazy]

Very nice pair.