segmented SOW

[lane223]

After seeing some examples here, or in other words copying, I tried my hand at herringbone segmented pattern. Wood is Spanish Olive Wood (SOW) with Wenge laminated to it with CA. Kit is the El Grande ball point. I then used Epoxy with black dye to give me more time to assemble.

 

[rdunn12]

Wow that looks nice.I like it.

 

[GoodTurns]

REALLLLLY Nice! Beautiful execution of a great idea.

 

[jwoodwright]

Beautiful pen. Great design.

Lane, I was a USAF Firefighter stationed at Torrejon AB in the early 70's. Alcala was a pleasant litte ride. I remember all the Olive Trees...

 

[Gary Max]

Show off---That looks perfect.[][]

 

[johnnycnc]

Very nice,Lane.
you did well.[]

 

[Radman]

Wenge is not the easiest wood to work with. Done yourself proud!
[8D]

 

[RollTide]

I like the wenge sandwhiched in there. Been wanting to do some segmenting myself but I'm waiting on my PH vise.[]

Nice work on the pen.

 

[vick]

very nice job on the pen!

 

[fernhills]

[][][]Nice, Carl

 

[badger]

Nice. Love the contrasting pattern.

 

[drayman]

wow, now thats what i call super. it certainly floored me.

 

[MikePittman]

That is a beautiful pen. Nice craftsmanship!

 

[lane223]

John,

A lot of those Olive trees are gone, making way for new houses. I'm looking into a supplier for the wood. When I was working up in Pamplona, the Christmas market was still going on. One of the booths was filled with olive wood products. I struck up a conversation with the guy, and promised him I'd send him a pen. Now they want to talk to me about...?? Who knows maybe a new customer or wholesale or maybe just a good source for olive wood burls. time will tell.
I was station at Torrejon from 84 to 91. Retired from the AF and moved back. I think you would be surprised on how much Spain in general has changed.

Tom,

I know what you mean about wenge being hard to work with, but with sheets about 1/16" and soaked in CA it didn't give me any problems.

Rolltide,

The PH vise is worth the wait.

 

[GaryMGg]

The SOW webbing in the segmentation is a nice look. Nice work.

 

[rhahnfl]

Very nice looking pen. You can see the effort you put into it.

 

[simomatra]

Great looking pen [][]

 

[louisbry]

Beautiful pen nicely crafted. Don't say you copied - you were inspired by the other herringbone works posted in IAP.

 

[Tea Clipper]

Beautiful pen Lane, your segmenting skills are excellent.

 

[R2]

Beautifully executed, Agreat result.[][][^][^]

 

[csb333]

I think that is very sharp! Not too busy...just right- Chris

 

[Ligget]

First class segmenting, absolutely fantastic![]