A new one..

[USAFVET98]

Heres a new one. I changed the blade on my bandsaw yesterday to a thicker blade and I wanted to try it out. It's no celtic knot but its a start. I used purple heart as a base, curly maple and wenge. The kit is just a cheapy comfort grip pen without the rubber grip.

 

[snowman56]

Look's good

 

[wolftat]

I like that. I've done some similar to that with a 3/16" bandsaw blade that cut tight curves.

 

[rjwolfe3]

very nice

 

[akbar24601]

You are definitely branching out Brian and it is nice to see your efforts. Thats a cool looking pen. Keep up the good work, keep stretching yourself!!!

 

[USAFVET98]

HAHAHA While I appreciate all of your nice thoughts about my special pen, no need to say you actually like it. After talking with Neil, I know now that I should not cut all the way through. I am goint to try that next.

Thanks again everyone.

 

[CSue]

HAHAHA While I appreciate all of your nice thoughts about my special pen, no need to say you actually like it. After talking with Neil, I know now that I should not cut all the way through. I am goint to try that next.

Thanks again everyone.

I don't know about cutting all the way through. I'm just starting to try segmented pens. But to me, personally, it looks a bit too busy. Aside from that, I really like your choice of woods.

 

[ldb2000]

Yes DO NOT cut all the way through and make sure that your veneer is the same thickness as your blades kerf and all your segments will line up correctly .
Great job Brian , that's how you learn and improve . Just get in the shop and try different things .

 

[USAFVET98]

The good thing is, I have all of you to give me pointers. I know you will all be honest with.
I appreciate it.

 

[artme]

Interesting star to your segmenting career.

 

[jkeithrussell]

The "do cut through" or "don't cut through" issue is like everything else -- a matter of personal preference. I have done a lot of segmentation and celtic knots lately and I've tried both ways. It can work just as well both ways. I have better luck with the celtic knots when I cut through.

 

[PenTurnerfromMaine]

I like it

 

[cnirenberg]

That came out terrific. Awesome looking pen.