for puzzle fans

[its_virgil]

I started this pen several years ago. I became frustrated trying to assemble the pieces. Don't know why I just could not get them to go together. I put the parts in a bag and on the shelf in my shop. Then in 2009 Barry Gross wrote an article for Woodtgurning Design and i got the part back out and tried again. Not successful. Back on the shelf in the cabinet the parts went. Yesterday I was cleaning out that cabinet and found the puzzle parts. SUCCESS. I was able to get the last pieces assembled. They had shrunk from their original size so some nice gaps were visible. I tinted some two part epoxy with black and massaged the glue into the gaps between the puzzle pieces. Enjoy.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

 

[Edgar]

Nice job there, Don.
I haven't gotten up the nerve to try one myself just yet.

 

[Dale Lynch]

Gaps or not it's still quite an accomplishment.I havent done one of those particular tube on builds myself,but I have done one of the 64pc herringbones.Talk about frustrating,If my hair was long enough to grab I would have hadless of it afterwords.Good job Don.

 

[magpens]

Nicely done !!! Looks like you've got pieces left over for another pen !!! :biggrin:

 

[wyone]

I really LIKE the black epoxy you filled in between the pieces.. it adds to the design. great work

 

[lyonsacc]

I have one that is almost ready to finish. I like the black epoxy between the pieces. I used a slurry of CA and sanding dust. Anxious to see how it will turn out.

 

[wob50]

Looks great Don ............ like the paint tint idea.

 

[Marko50]

Great looking pen! Third try's the charm!

 

[builtbybill]

I feel your pain...made one for my daughter for Christmas and on at least 3 different occasions had to just put everything down and go in the house for a few minutes to calm down.

Congrats on completion and it looks great!

 

[SteveJ]

That's a beautiful pen, but I'm a little concerned that you only showed us one side of it. Every puzzle I have made I've used all the pieces...are you sure there aren't gaping holes on the other side? :biggrin:

I like the black accent!

 

[Band Saw Box]

Great job Don, the pen looks fantastic. I like how you used the black epoxy.

 

[its_virgil]

Thanks for the nice comments. I do appreciate them. It felt good to finally finish this pen. And, it has already sold.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Nicely done Don!