Puzzling..

[wizard]

Made it this A.M. It's a puzzle inlay kit from Lazerlinez on a Black Titanium Jr. Gentleman. Fun and fairly easy to put together. I'm on a puzzle inlay kick...
If you haven't done one of Constant's kits you should definitely try one..(and the latter was an unsolicited comment!). Anyway, Hope you like the pen. Comments welcome but most of all thanks for looking. Doc

 

[LouCee]

Fantastic! Constant makes some cool inlays and you did a great job on this one.

 

[terryf]

Lovely Doc, I have yet to see a puzzle pen with such vivid colors!!

and I see your depth of field is spot on, great snaps

 

[Drstrangefart]

As usual, something to aspire to. Well done!

 

[joefyffe]

That's what I'm working on this A.M., except on Titanium. Yours makes me NOT want to post mine!!:redface:

 

[Jim15]

Awesome pen, love those blanks.

 

[Rangertrek]

Done a couple of those, yours has the most vivid colors I have seen. Great Job.

 

[jttheclockman]

Doc, you turned it this morning only ,right??? You had to put that together beforehand I would think to let dry. How did the pieces fit and how was the coloring throughout.??? What glue did you use to glue the pieces and what glue did you use to secure to the tube?? I would like to see one of those done with acrylic pieces of different colors. I think that would look cool. Again nice work and thanks for showing.

 

[aggromere]

That is the best looking puzzle pen I have ever seen.

 

[PenMan1]

Doc:
I can't decide if you have advanced photo skills, TERIFFIC penmaking skills or BOTH!

Simply stunning, AS USUAL. Keep 'em coming!

 

[IPD_Mr]

No color bleed, bright colors, great photo, what more could you ask for. Great job Doc.

 

[toolcrazy]

Beautiful pen, nice work.

I've done 3 of those kits and sold 2 of them. At the shows they really draw the attention.

 

[crabcreekind]

i love these kits

 

[wizard]

Doc, you turned it this morning only ,right??? You had to put that together beforehand I would think to let dry. How did the pieces fit and how was the coloring throughout.??? What glue did you use to glue the pieces and what glue did you use to secure to the tube?? I would like to see one of those done with acrylic pieces of different colors. I think that would look cool. Again nice work and thanks for showing.

John,
Thank you for the kind words. You are correct. I had had assembled it and glued the tubes in place yesterday morning and let them dry. I just turned it this morning.

The pieces snapped together easily. The color of each of the pieces was vivid. I didn't glue the pieces together initially. I used Constant's directions which involved wrapping the tube with painters tape after each row of pieces was in place.
After the assembly is complete, the roughened tube slides out. I used thick CA glue to glue the tubes in place and let them dry yesterday. I squared the ends with a disc sander and jig, removed the blue painters tape and then sanded it on the lathe.

Immediately prior to sanding and while on the lathe I liberally applied thin CA glue to help the pieces stick together as well as fill in any of the gaps between the puzzle pieces. I then turned the blank down to the desired shape. Then sanded down to 600 grit slowly so as not to darken the wood due to excess heat. I applied 8 coats of medium CA for a finish and after drying followed with wet Micromesh from 1500 to 12000 grit and HUT Plastic Polish. Regards, Doc

 

[ctubbs]

Doc, as stated before, you are completely amazing. However, when you and Constant team up, Oh My God, you are so far out there, I can't even find you. Congratulations.
Charles

 

[Edward Cypher]

Love the brightness of the colors. Very elegant pen.