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Fireengines

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I have been turning for less than a month and have less than a dozen pens under my belt. This is my first pen I've posted.

This is a Route 66 pen made from African Blackwood and Oak. I cut the cap blank in half and inserted a piece of Oak to emulate a sign post on the road. The Route 66 sign came for a set of stickers. Finally, the pen was covered with CA (I have not mastered the application yet).
 

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jrap

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That is one nice pen. Amazing considering you havent been turning long. Keep up the good work!
 

wizard

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Great Pen !!

Larry, That is a beautiful pen !!! Very unique and creative idea ...represents a highway full of history. The sign and post look awesome together and very realistic. LOL...You are acquiring pen making skills at warp speed! Great Job !
 

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I have been turning for less than a month and have less than a dozen pens under my belt. This is my first pen I've posted.

This is a Route 66 pen made from African Blackwood and Oak. I cut the cap blank in half and inserted a piece of Oak to emulate a sign post on the road. The Route 66 sign came for a set of stickers. Finally, the pen was covered with CA (I have not mastered the application yet).

That is a fantastic pen but I have to disagree with you....:wink: you HAVE actually mastered the CA application already !!!!:biggrin:

Your workmanship in all aspects ot that pen are what would be expected of a very experienced turner / segmenter / finisher !!!:good::good::good:
 

ironman123

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That is a very cool looking pen Larry. Nothing wrong with that CA job that I can see.

Keep up the good work and show us what you make please.

Ray
 

Fireengines

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Than you for the comments. I've really had two great mentors, Wizard and Seamus.

My next "attemmt" is going to be a pen made from wood from the original Pabst Brewing Company skylight in Milwaukee. However it is pine and, as I understand, I will have to take care in turning it. Ideas?
 
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