my latest pen

[brianp]

This is a pen i made a couple of days ago. I dont know what the wood is but it does have leather and aluminum from a soda can. Comments are appreciated good or bad.

 

[Whaler]

That is a great looking pen.

 

[hilltopper46]

It looks like a lot of work went in to that pen - it does look very nice.

 

[Stevej72]

Very nice! You did excellent work on that pen.

 

[PenTurnerfromMaine]

It is a very nice looking pen, I like the design.

 

[cinder_ladylocket]

Its a neat pen....but a mans pen for sure!!!

 

[arjudy]

Very nice. I've got to try the leather thing myself some day.

 

[nightowl]

It looks a little like Ambonya Burl to me.

 

[clthayer]

I think it is awesome!!! Like the knot.

Christian

 

[rando81]

Nice looking pen I like the knot it came out looking really good

 

[ngeb528]

Very cool looking. You did a great job.

 

[ed sr.]

Brian , this really is an awesome pen, and the use of your imagination. Keep up the good work

ed sr.

 

[mostangrypirate]

great design

 

[USAFVET98]

OK I give up. How did you do the leather?

 

[VisExp]

The leather and aluminum combine well with the wood. I think I may have used a little less leather/aluminum and a bit more wood, particularly on the lower barrel. Nice work.

 

[Rangertrek]

Very nice pen, the knot and leather look great.
I have tried leather a few times, the results were not good.
Still working with the leather, may get it right eventually.

 

[brianp]

when i make pens with leather (such as this one) I cut it into squares rather than punching out circles and I sandwich the aluminum between each layer because it reinforces it really well (and it looks good too). I had a lot of trouble with leather before I started to do it this way. Now I can also use a lot less glue and I dont have to let it sit for a long time. Just glue five or six pieces together then press them in my vise and repeat

 

[hewunch]

very nice! I like the display holder too

 

[Jgrden]

Yikes. Looks like it belongs in some ones personal library. It is great. I tried working a leather pen and gave up. You succeeded. Good work.

 

[Bellsy]

Excellent looking pen. I like the leather and aluminum addition. Another great pen making idea.....Well Done.

 

[bitshird]

A very nice looking pen indeed, the work looks great.

 

[Harold E. Payne]

Great looking pen! Keep up the good work. If you haven't tried deer antler, try some.

 

[leehljp]

Beautiful work Brian. I thought I had commented on that pen before. It is well worth commenting on a second time even if I had!

 

[Harold E. Payne]

This is a great looking pen. Keep up the good work. If you haven't tried deer antler, try it. It will be a challenge. Be sure to wear a mask.

 

[markgum]

WOW. excellant work my friend.

 

[YORKGUM]

Nice job.

 

[arw01]

A very striking pen, and it apparently has inspired a little curiosity among us!

Are you soaking the leather in some CA while turning it as well?

Would leather take stabilization, or a wood hardner?