Handmade Denim Micarta

[USAFVET98]

I wanted to try out new materials so I decided to try and make my own micarta. I took an old pair of Polo jeans, and made a block of denim micarta. I had no idea how it was going to come out as I have never seen it done before. The finished product I thought came out pretty nice. I would like the feedback and opinions of others who turn pens as well. I have been turning pens for about 3 months, and I am always trying new things. I dont want to make the same old boring pens, I want them to stand out.

 

[ed4copies]

Excellent execution, Brian!

But not a new idea, sorry. Many do this with the denim being wrapped on the tube, Some time ago (at the old site), someone posted a tutorial on doing it "layered" as you have done, I believe.

If anyone does this with CA, it smokes a lot, use good ventilation. Turning also requires a little CA repair from time to time. Brian's result is exceptionally good!

 

[smitty]

Nice work. Fit and finish look good. I'm going to try and do the blue jeans sometime in the future.

 

[ldb2000]

Looking good Brian . Your fit and finish are very good . Did you use CA or resin to make the blank ?

 

[CaptG]

That is one nice looking pen. Even if the process was covered on the old site, with your join date you could not have seen it. Way to be creative. Keep it up. There has been more than one idea I brought to reality, only to find it was already done. But we will keep on trying.

 

[ed4copies]

Nothing wrong with doing it second.

Your way MAY be BETTER!!!!!

 

[el_d]

Very cool Brian. Ive had many "First Time Ever" only to see it already made here. Dang it.......

 

[PaulDoug]

It's a cool pen, first, second or last doesn't matter!

 

[desertyellow]

That turned out great.

 

[bitshird]

I like it a lot, for only turning pens for about 3 months, I think you're doing real good, it looks like your turning is on the mark, and the finish looks great.

 

[USAFVET98]

Resin

Looking good Brian . Your fit and finish are very good . Did you use CA or resin to make the blank ?

I used regular firbre glass resin.

 

[USAFVET98]

New to me.

Excellent execution, Brian!

But not a new idea, sorry. Many do this with the denim being wrapped on the tube, Some time ago (at the old site), someone posted a tutorial on doing it "layered" as you have done, I believe.

If anyone does this with CA, it smokes a lot, use good ventilation. Turning also requires a little CA repair from time to time. Brian's result is exceptionally good!

Im sorry, I meant I like trying materials that are new to me. I googled it and found a guy on line who did one and I wanted to try it, so I got the resin and started cutting.

 

[toolcrazy]

Very, very nice.

 

[Dalecamino]

Good job Brian !