OOPS! Making lemonade

[Richard Earl]

Here is one done early in my pen making where I messed up the top when squaring the ends so I had to either throw everything away or try and fix it. I decided to use aspen for the top. I like the fix so much that I think I will keep making it that way. Although I must admit making the mini designer pen is not my favorite activity.

 

[dntrost]

Way to go I like the combo...from errors comes masterpieces....

 

[workinforwood]

Yes, I like it. Could look good the opposite way as well.

 

[randyrls]

Richard; Nice pen.

When making Dymondwood (et al) pens I try to use a sanding jig rather than a pen mill. The laminations just tend to split out easily. After squaring, I also dip the ends in thin CA to seal any potential cracks.

 

[toolcrazy]

Nice save

 

[desertyellow]

Nice save!

 

[Ligget]

Very nice!

 

[papaturner]

Nice save.

 

[bitshird]

Yup nice save, Dymond wood's pretty, but sure can be a bear.