My first Cigar Pen

[dougle40]

This is my first attempt at a cigar pen . Made from a Chrome kit (from BB) and Cocobolo .

 

[KKingery]

Looks real good! How was the cigar to make? I just ordered my first few kits and am anxious to try them!

 

[dougle40]

Actually it was a lot easier than I thought . The bushings that I have were a slight bit out on the ends but I found that out BEFORE I started turning and made adjustments for it .

 

[opfoto]

Actually the cigar style is the next one I want to try...I like the "beefiness" of it for those with big hands.
One question tho, what do you mean by "The bushings that I have were a slight bit out on the ends but I found that out BEFORE I started turning and made adjustments for it."

 

[Gary]

Nice job, that is a popular pen style.

 

[dougle40]

Originally posted by opfoto
<br />Actually the cigar style is the next one I want to try...I like the "beefiness" of it for those with big hands.
One question tho, what do you mean by "The bushings that I have were a slight bit out on the ends but I found that out BEFORE I started turning and made adjustments for it."

The kit that I bought was a Berea kit and the bushings were from Lee Valley for their "Extra Large Twist pen" and while they looked the same , the bushings weren't quite the same . The top bushing for the finial end is a little bit undersize . I found this out by using a micrometer to measure the fittings and the bushings , something I do on a regular basis and it's a good thing that I did.

 

[Mac In Oak Ridge]

Well done. Now go make another dozen.

 

[PenWorks]

Great combo . cigar /cocobolo. Very nice Doug.

Anthony

 

[Jake Byrd]

I like it. Are you sure that is your first?

Jake

 

[YoYoSpin]

Hey Doug...very nice. I especially like the shape. A lot of turners make the cigar pen with perfectly straight sides. The ever so slight curve you've put on this one, IMHO, is perfect.

 

[bajacrazy]

Beautiful pen, Nice job Doug[8D]

 

[dougle40]

Thanks for all the nice comments and yes this is the first but definately not the last cigar pen . I still have 4 more kits on hand and 5 more on backorder (gold ones). Now all I have to do is figure out what woods to use . I think my next one will be Austrailian Blackwood with the chrome .

 

[jkirkb94]

Good job, Doug! Now you see why it is one of my favorite kits. Kirk[8D]

 

[Kim]

Sweet looking pen!

Cigars are both VERY popular and fun to make. They show off fine wood very well.

Peace;

Kim