Happy Accident - Sierra

[VisExp]

This pen was supposed to be a Jr. Gent. I was attempting to put my "Unraveled" design on a six sided blank. Cutting for the inlays on the scroll saw, while a bit tricky, went well. Drilling the blank didn't go so well and I blew up the upper barrel. I think it was because the Redwood Burl is so soft.

Fortunately I am in the habit of drilling the shorter upper barrel first, so I was able to successfully drill the longer lower barrel for a Sierra. The pattern repeats six times around the blank.

This pen is a gift for a lady who recommended a couple of clients to my wife.

Thanks for looking. Your comments are appreciated.

 

[cnirenberg]

Keith,
Accident? I wish this was at the top of my "Oops" list for sure. Great job on it and great "recovery".

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Damn it Keith you have an accident and end up with a beautifuf pen, I have an accident and need to change pants, life's just not fair

 

[ldb2000]

Yep , there are no mistakes , just happy accidents . Great save Keith , it looks great .

 

[markgum]

accidents always present design opportunities. YOU DID GOOD.!!!!

 

[devowoodworking]

Sweeeeeeeet!!

 

[jackrichington]

lovely

 

[NewLondon88]

wow ..

 

[CaptG]

Great looking pen, way to recover from an accident.

 

[Lenny]

Ummm .... I just recommended a couple of clients to your wife.

=0)

 

[CSue]

Wow, Keith!
What a beautifully designed pen. Quite a nice accident, huh? Now when you go to make that Jr. Gent, it will be unmistakably brilliant!

 

[Rmartin]

Very nice! I hope you don't mind, but I've "borrowed" your ideas for a few pens.

 

[bitshird]

Nice accident Keith, Maybe I should dig my blown up blank out of the trash and see if I can drill the rest for a Sierra. You always inspire me to try something new, got any tips for corian??

 

[TBone]

I wish my successes looked close to your accidents.

Beautiful pen and great save.

 

[thewishman]

Gorgeous! Great photo, too.

 

[JohnU]

Another beautiful pen! Im going to have to clean off my scroll saw and include it with my penmaking. Nice Job!

 

[VisExp]

Thanks for the comments everyone. I appreciate them.

Very nice! I hope you don't mind, but I've "borrowed" your ideas for a few pens.

I don't mind at all. I'd love to see what you come up with.

got any tips for corian??

Countertops? :biggrin::biggrin:

 

[hewunch]

nice save!

 

[tim self]

Beautiful work. I can feel the time spent on that blank. Hats off.

 

[gwilki]

Beautiful accident, Keith. I'm still looking for all the pieces of my last accident.

 

[workinforwood]

Cool design you ended up with Keith. Great photo shoot too!

 

[Ankrom Exotics]

Beautiful!