LCP in Red Fir

[RHossack]

I had another go at using Red Fir bark as a material for a pen body.

This one came up with its own new set of particular issues.

Bonding to the brass tube has been a big problem but appears to be history as I'm using Sumo PU glue and not one tear out on the last few.

Because the light part is very soft (like balsa) and the dark is wood it's hard to turn and get a smooth finish.

Also, if the soft end is on the nib or final and you try to square the blank, the wood peels like dead skin and you have a void to fix and coffee grounds fixed this.

No matter what I did I couldn't fill the voids in the body between the light and dark areas (usually do a slurry paste fill) so they were smooth enough to apply a CA finish so I dipped in Lacquer.

After 15 dips and there were still some small voids I gave up and put it together as I was concerned it would be too thick and not fit properly.

 

[omb76]

Great looking pen, I really like the wood!

 

[hilltopper46]

Tis material sure makes a nice looking pen!

 

[rjwolfe3]

Awesome!

 

[wood-of-1kind]

Great finish as always. Your 'one piece' construction makes even the inexpensive kits look high end. I like your work.

 

[NewLondon88]

Wonderful color!

 

[RHossack]

Great finish as always. Your 'one piece' construction makes even the inexpensive kits look high end. I like your work.

Thank you Peter ...

The LCP is already a one piece pen kit ... the lacquer down side is it takes so long between dips.

I made a 'hot box' and put the pen in there and it gets to be about 120º but it's still about 60 minutes between dips.

 

[seawolf]

Just a thought, can it be turned a little under sized then cast in clear resin?
Mark

 

[Bree]

I think that is a KILLER pen. It looks cool as can be and it is A+ for creativity. Great job!!

 

[RHossack]

Just a thought, can it be turned a little under sized then cast in clear resin?

Mark, I'm sure there's a will there's a way but this stuff is pretty tough when it gets down to smaller sizes. I don't have problems with Fly Rod handles.

Been thinking of taking all the chips and stuff and casting to see what happens.

The pieces with large beetle holes would be a candidate for some WW casting.

 

[RHossack]

I think that is a KILLER pen. It looks cool as can be and it is A+ for creativity. Great job!!

Thanks ... I really like the marbled look it gives off ...

This is what I start off with ...

 

[Bree]

Geez Those pens got started in a DeWalt!!

 

[mickr]

the trouble appears worth it..the wood is stunning

 

[SonOfMartin]

Where did you get the LCP kit? I'm not familiar with it (of course I'm new).

 

[Kaspar]

Superb! Some mighty nice work being posted here lately.

 

[louisbry]

Ron, you are outdoing yourself. Great idea and even greater looking pen!

 

[winpooh498]

Wonderful pen!!!

I might know someone that would help you with the casting if you need it. All though I do know you have some resin sitting in your shop. :tongue: :biggrin:

 

[CSue]

Beautiful! Really nice! You make it look easy. Can't tell from here that you had any problems at all.

Very nice!

 

[Glenn McCullough]

Sharp pattern and color to go with a fine finish.

 

[cnirenberg]

That is a wicked looking pen. The style shows off that awesome wood.

 

[RHossack]

Where did you get the LCP kit? I'm not familiar with it (of course I'm new).

Long Clicker Pen from CSUSA or Aaron at https://www.laulauwood.net/node/38

 

[RHossack]

Wonderful pen!!!

I might know someone that would help you with the casting if you need it. All though I do know you have some resin sitting in your shop. :tongue: :biggrin:

Thanks Dawn but it's actually sitting here on the floor by the computer ...:biggrin:

 

[RHossack]

Ron, you are outdoing yourself. Great idea and even greater looking pen!

Thanks you sir . . .

 

[RHossack]

That is a wicked looking pen. The style shows off that awesome wood.

Thank you ....

I'm doing a fly rod reel seat now that I think will look ok ...