Skiprat's pith blank

[gingerwood]

Hey all,

Last fall, Skiprat sent me an amazing pen and an even more amazing blank. This weekend, I finally had the combination of time and decent weather I needed to turn the blank. The first challenge was that I didn't know what kind of kit it was, only that it wasn't a Jr. Gent II, and that it didn't fit any of the other bushings that I had (now that it's turned, I'm pretty sure it's a full-sized Gent). So I turned them between centers and used a caliper. I turned it very slowly, I was so scared that I would chip out one the points. I wasn't able to remove the finial, and I was starting to be scared that I'd damage the hardware, so I left it as is.

 

[thewishman]

That's a beauty!

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Both of you need a thumbs up, love it.

 

[PaulDoug]

Awesome both blank and the job turning it.

 

[Karl_99]

Really nice looking! Well done!!!

 

[stonepecker]

that is a WONDERFUL pen. Love the design and a great finish.

 

[dgscott]

You did a great job with a remarkable piece of material. Congratulations!

Doug

 

[johncrane]

Wow great looking pen and blank, you done a great job Mickie! Steve will be happy.

 

[skiprat]

Very well done Mickie.:wink:
Sincere apologies for not replying to your earlier PM. :redface: I read it and was going to reply when I had the answer but old age stepped in.........sorry.

I knew that I had used two different darker resins, but didn't think they would show as much as that. Looks ok though. :biggrin:

 

[Phil Hansen]

Looks marvelous Mickie.
Well done.

Skip, jou werk is uitstekend. Baie mooi.

Phil

 

[LL Woodworks]

Now that is one to be proud of - nice job Mickie

 

[Fishinbo]

It looks fantastic! Like the cool design, has very nice colors. It goes well with the blank, great fit and finish too.

 

[Toni]

Great Looking pen!! Lucky you getting the Rat!!

 

[Brooks803]

Awesome!

 

[Russknan]

Fan-friggin'-tastic!
Congrats to both!
Russ