Laminated Euro (bandless)

[Czarcastic]

This is a PSI PK-MONT kit. I didn't want a center band so I extended the upper barrel. Gives the pen a more cohesive look.
Curly Maple and dyed stabilized box Elder Burl. Thanks for looking.

-Czarcastic

 

[coach]

I like the design changes. Good work.

 

[Monty]

Originally posted by Czarcastic
<br />This is a PSI PK-MONT kit. I didn't want a center band so I extended the upper barrel.

-Czarcastic

Why couldn't I think of that. Looks great.

 

[PenWorks]

Very nice, good design and wood combination.

 

[Fred in NC]

Beautiful all the way !

 

[MDWine]

Very pretty. Nice wood, well executed.
Nice! Very nice![]

 

[JimGo]

Interesting wood selections. The lamination looks great! What glue did you use? Do you think the removal of the CB will make the exposed end more likely to chip/crack? I thought about doing something similar with a Baron/Jr. Gent, but so far, I think I'd rather have metal there to take the hits, rather than wood. However, I'd love to get the feedback of someone like you, who has much more woodworking experience than I do!

Nice job with the shape, too.

 

[wayneis]

You did a very nice job, my only suggestion would be bringing the darker wood up into the top barrell more, even it out or center it between the two halves. To me it looks a little bottom heavy in the distribution of the woods. I like it without a centerband and the choise of wood is also very good. All in all I'd give it a B+

Wayne

 

[Czarcastic]

Originally posted by JimGo
<br />Do you think the removal of the CB will make the exposed end more likely to chip/crack?

<b>Jim: over time it might, but if you look closely at the photo, you will see that the end of the cap (where the center band should be) is slightly beveled inward. I did this to prevent any "Catches" that might chip the wood. It would have to take a pretty hard, direct hit to chip the end.</b>
&lt;&lt;edit to add:&gt;&gt; BTW, its just Tightbond III. Its wood-to-wood and I think plain-old wood glue is best for that. &lt;&lt;end edit&gt;&gt;

Originally posted by Wayneis<br />To me it looks a little bottom heavy in the distribution of the woods.

<b>Wayne: I agree. Next one will be more balanced. Thanks for your honest input.</b>


-Czarcastic

 

[C_Ludwigsen]

Good looking pen. I like the material choices and sharp laminations. Good work.

 

[chrisc]

very nice

 

[Ligget]

Great looking pen, good work!![]

 

[Fangar]

I think it looks great!

James

 

[airrat]

two thumbs up. nice job

 

[knottyharry]

Very Cool....I like the lamination you did.
Harry

 

[swm6500]

Nice looking pen Czar.

 

[Justin_F]

Quite impressive - Im going to give one a go over the weekend.[]

 

[Fleabit]

The combination came out sweet! I like the style and design you put into it. Nice job.

 

[jdavis]

Very nice job on laminating.

 

[jvsank]

Very nice job on the pen

 

[David]

Manny said: "Why couldn't I think of that. Looks great."

I agree, I just finished 12 of this kit and had a huge "duh" feeling when I saw the pic.

David

 

[Glenn McCullough]

At first look, the balance of the wood is not noticeable, however when you think about where your eye goes at second glance, it IS brought downward. the previous suggetion is a good one.
Still, it looks attractive and desirable. Nice combo.

 

[Justin_F]

Love the laminations too..

 

[atvrules1]

This one really caught my attention. Very nice job, good call on color combo. I also think that balancing out the center would help, but its a striking pen anyway. Excellent. Keep these coming. Also congrats on having the kids turning, that is wonderful.

 

[pastorbill1952]

Great looking work. I really like the lamination/segmentation combo.

 

[WoodChucker]

Beautiful job!

 

[Rifleman1776]

Well done. The colors compliment each other and the overall effect is quite luxurious. This is a keeper, or 'seller'.