My attempt at an intricate blank

[dexter0606]

After seeing the beautiful job that Kaspar did on that "Redux" blank I was inspired to give it a shot. I went with Corian and some pickguard and black styrene for accents just because it was what I had laying around. This blank was by no means friendly to me. After all the time it took me to put it together it blew up on me when I was half way through turning it. I lost the two wedge sections at the one end of the blank into my dust collection system. I came up with the idea that if I turned the section from the pickguard to the end of thh blank down to the brass tube I would be able to glue a new section on. And it worked, until I got down to almost finished diameter. My skew caught and flipped out one of the wedges again. This time I didn't lose it and was able to re-glue it in place. Didn't take a chance on putting a tool to it again. I wet sanded it to size and then used plastic polish. Dressed it up with a black ti and platinum Sierra Elegeant Beauty. Thanks for the inspiration Kaspar! Jeff
For some reason I can't insert a pic. I'll try later

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Forget someting?:wink:

After seeing the beautiful job that Kaspar did on that "Redux" blank I was inspired to give it a shot.I went with Corian and some pickguard and black styrene for accents just because it was what I had laying around.This blank was by no means friendly to me. After all the time it took me to put it together it blew up on me when I was half way through turning it. I lost the two wedge sections at the one end of the blank into my dust collection system. I came up with the idea that if I turned the section from the pickguard to the end of teh blank down to the brass tube I would be able to glue a new section on. And it worked, until I got down to almost finished diameter. My skew caught and flipped out one of the wedges again. This time I didn't lose it and was able to reglue it in place. Didn't take a chance on putting a tool to it again. I wet sanded it to size and then used plastic polish.Dressed it up with a black ti and platinum Sierra Elegeant Beauty.Thanks for the inspiration Kaspar!Jeff

Thought I'd bring it up closer to the top:biggrin:.

 

[wdcav1952]

Dexter,

It is so intricate that I can't even see your repair! In fact, it is so intricate that I can't see the pen at all! :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

 

[dexter0606]

I can't insert a pic. The Attach File button isn't working for me.I'll try againJeff

 

[workinforwood]

you could also try photobucket. the pen sounds good.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

After seeing the beautiful job that Kaspar did on that "Redux" blank I was inspired to give it a shot. I went with Corian and some pickguard and black styrene for accents just because it was what I had laying around. This blank was by no means friendly to me. After all the time it took me to put it together it blew up on me when I was half way through turning it. I lost the two wedge sections at the one end of the blank into my dust collection system. I came up with the idea that if I turned the section from the pickguard to the end of thh blank down to the brass tube I would be able to glue a new section on. And it worked, until I got down to almost finished diameter. My skew caught and flipped out one of the wedges again. This time I didn't lose it and was able to re-glue it in place. Didn't take a chance on putting a tool to it again. I wet sanded it to size and then used plastic polish. Dressed it up with a black ti and platinum Sierra Elegeant Beauty. Thanks for the inspiration Kaspar! Jeff
For some reason I can't insert a pic. I'll try later

Lets see if this works Jeff.....I had him e-mail the photo to me and I uploaded it . Sure is sweet looking....

 

[dexter0606]

Thanks for the help Roy. Posting this pic was almost as much trouble as the blank caused me!!Jeff
PSIs it just me that can't get to the manage attachments button?Any suggestions?

 

[Rollerbob]

Jeff, that would be very nice, especially being your first!!:wink:

 

[DCBluesman]

Thanks for helping with the posting of the picture, Roy. The pen looks great, Jeff!

 

[dexter0606]

RollerbobNot really my first. I've done a bunch of segmented pens. Just my first attempt at the style that Kaspar showed.Jeff

 

[toolcrazy]

Very nice pen and work.

 

[Dan26]

Nice looking pen!

 

[Jim15]

Awesome job.

 

[Dalecamino]

WOW !! I'm glad you and Roy were able to get the photo up . Very nice work on this one .

 

[Russianwolf]

Very Nice. Only thing that I don't like is the white layer in the pick guard. But that's just a personal opinion on that.

 

[Kaspar]

Very nice!

I've never liked Corian, but the contrasting colors make it a little more interesting. Excellent, granite-like effect.

 

[bitshird]

Roy is right it is a sweet pen.

 

[dexter0606]

Thanks guys. I appreciate the input. Just hope Kaspar doesn't mind I borrowed his idea.Thanks again for the help Roy.Still not sure why I can't attach a pic. I used to be able to.Jeff

 

[hewunch]

Jeff, great job!

 

[Ligget]

You nailed it Jeff, looks perfect from where I am sitting, excellent work!

 

[altaciii]

Pure Sweetness. The pen design is extrordinare, I'm not to partial to corian but you sure hit the mark with this one. Great Job!

 

[workinforwood]

I think I have to agree that the white layer is a bit bright for all those corian tones. But, still it is the best looking segmented corian pen I ever saw. It's not easy chopping up little pieces of corian to begin with. Very nice!

 

[broitblat]

Great looking result...

-Barry

 

[artme]

Very cool instrument.

 

[Mrs Rojo22]

Very nice!

Robin

 

[Daniel]

Nice job. It is all to easy to try and get intricate and loose the balance of the design. you did a great job on this one.

 

[cnirenberg]

That makes me want to turn corain again. Beautiful looking pen.