My first pen from a real cartridge

[ALA]

I figure it's about time to step up to the plate and post a picture of some of my work instead of just looking at every one else's. I've been turning pens since the end of last year now and finally made my first one from a unfired cartridge and bullet. Also, my first time working with deer antler. It's not the greatest but it's a start. The cartridge is a .30-06 and the "ends" on the antler are from .357 Mag. Shells. To me, the worst part of the pen is the tip. It's a little large (because of a broken drill bit ).

Thanks for all the help from the folks here on IAP! Hope you like and all comments are welcome!

 

[Roos85]

I think it looks awesome! I love bullet pens and antler turns out great.

 

[toyotaman]

It's really nice to be your first one. I've not tried one with a real bullet but would like to.

 

[navycop]

Looks good. I have done some cartridge pens but none in antler yet. I heard it stinks while turning?

 

[ALA]

Looks good. I have done some cartridge pens but none in antler yet. I heard it stinks while turning?

The antler had some oder to but wasn't terrible. Really easy to turn.