Lump of Beef! Kitless

[Twissy]

This material is called Dark Coral, but to me it looks like a piece of stringy beef!

I started this last week, and as I nearly finished the cap my lathe went "BANG" big time. It made me jump somewhat, and I dug my skew in and shattered the cap The speed controller board was fried.
Replaced today and all running.
Finished it, but lost my way with the cap as only had a short piece to work with. It might look a bit more balanced if I shorten the barrel a bit.
What do your reckon?

 

[D.Oliver]

Dark Coral....It's what's for Dinner! Or if you preferr "Where's the Dark Corral".
I think the cap looks fine just the way it is. I really like the "button" on the cap.

 

[Dustygoose]

I agree with the stringy beef. I like the shape and size of the whole pen. Finish is top notch. Finial could be a little shorter IMO. Looks great

 

[Jim Smith]

Nice recovery on the cap, I really like the way it looks. If the bank was just a bit darker red it would look like beef jerky, but I'm pretty sure people would not want to buy a blank called beef jerky.

Nice job on the pen, thanks for sharing.

Jim Smith

 

[Drstrangefart]

The balance between cap and barrel is spot-on. I would leave it as is.

 

[BSea]

I like the balance between the cap & barrel. Plus I think the button cap finial looks great. But I agree with you on the beef coloring.

 

[wizard]

John, That is a gorgeous pen! I personally would not go back and change the barrel or for that matter, anything at all about the pen. The finial and accent give the pen the additional length to the cap. If you wouldn't have mentioned it..I would never would have guessed it was due to the incident with the cap..great recovery...LOL..I think I should break a cap or two and end up with a beauty like that. I love the profile of the section and the contrast of the black and the "Beefy Red". The black section and finial with the red accent give look just great! Great job! Regards, Doc

 

[Twissy]

Thank you all very much! I will leave it well alone and not shorten the barrel.....if it aint broke don't fix it I suppose.
Derek, I hope you dinner was less stringy than this blank!