Sedona with first attempt at segmenting

[edavisj316]

This pen found its inspiration from a number of places. The basic idea came from some pens that Wiset1 did a while back. The wood combination idea came from a candle holder I saw on Lumberjocks.

Thanks to all for the inspiration to try new things.

The woods are Black Walnut, Padauk & Maple. The metal is Aluminum roofing flashing [got that idea from someone on here too]. The kit is a WC Sedona in Chrome.

I think it turned out pretty good. I guess someone else did too. It sold before I was even able to get it on my Website!

Your comments and critiques are greatly appreciated.

 

[Atherton Pens]

Very nice! Good wood combo and the aluminum helps to highlight the separation. It's know wonder it sold so quickly.

 

[IPD_Mrs]

Looks like you did a pretty good job with your first one! I like the color combinations and that is a great pattern to get your feet wet with! The pen is nicely masculine and that is how I would promote it if I were selling it (shape, size etc.) Finish looks pretty nice as well.

Linda

 

[jasontg99]

Wow. I have been turning two years and still have not attempted any segmenting. I think it looks great. Only negative thing I can think of is I think the bottom is out of balance with the cap. It looks a little thicker. Other than that, great job.

 

[patmurris]

Very nice indeed for a first. Good choice of wood colors.
The aluminum adds that little classy touch that makes it special too.

BTW How thick is the aluminum?

 

[Texatdurango]

.........Your comments and critiques are greatly appreciated.

Nice execution but I think I would have made the colored segments a little thinner and not carried the segments so close to the ends of the blank. And as mentioned above, to me the pen looks akward when capped with the bottom being "fatter" than the cap..... or so it appears in the photos.

 

[edavisj316]

Thanks for the comments. I am trying to do the best work I can and the constructive criticism is appreciated.

I went back and looked at the specs I used on this pen. The cap is turned to 15.5 mm and the body is turned to 14.33. That is 1.87 & 2.06 mm proud of the bushings. But I see what you are saying that the body looks thicker than the cap. I think the width of the stripes along with the lighter stripes against the dark field make the body stand out making it look larger. I made two blanks. If I put the other one on a Sedona, I may adjust where the strip hits the end so that more of the walnut is used.

The next time I will also cut down the stripe and use a steeper angle. I used 60 degrees because I did not like the look of 45. Somewhere in the middle must hit the sweet spot.

BTW How thick is the aluminum?

The flashing came in a pack of squares from Lowes. It is 0.25mm.

 

[wiset1]

Hey Ed, this looks like a pretty awesome take on mine. You did a great job and in time we'll all be looking to you for inspiration. Keep it up!!!

This was mine:

 

[G1Pens]

Great job. I really like the looks of that. Segmenting is fun !!

 

[kruzzer]

Ed,
looks great. I like the wood choices.

 

[edavisj316]

Thanks guys. And yes, Tim, that is where I got the inspiriation. I see a lot of pens on here that I say, "Man, I would like to do that." But then we each one need to put our own twist on things.

I have been working in the shop off and on today, enginering a small thickness sander for my drill press, so I can more easily make different sized wood. I have a proof of concept that works better than I could have expected. When I get a working & adjustable design I will be posting pictures.

 

[Ironwood]

I like the look of that. The proportions and colour contrast looks just right.
And as has already been said, the aluminium sets it off nicely.