Son's graduation

[elody21]

This is the pen I made for my son's highschool graduation. The wood is from a Fig tree Edison planted 80 years ago. After a lightening strike in the 90's it was eventually cut down and the wood was sold. I got this form the Wooden Post. The blanks are very pricy $10.00 each but are a piece of history. The rest is done with tru stone Malacite. I think it just became my favorite Tru Stone! The box is Mohogany that I made

 

[tomwojeck]

Beautiful pen alice. I like the box too. That's a cool design.

 

[wee willie]

absolutely stunning Alice beautiful work

 

[Tom McMillan]

Fantastic pen and box Alice!!![]

 

[nilsatcraft]

It's great to turn a pen that has a history. The box is also very cool. Great job on both- I'm sure your son loves it!

 

[coach]

Very nice Nils!!!

 

[Leather Man]

That is a beautiful pen Alice. Your son should love it. The box is very interesting. It took me awhile to figure out how it worked. It was an optical illusion to me for awhile.
Ben

 

[JimGo]

Wow, both look GREAT! What did you use as hinges on the box?

 

[alamocdc]

Alice, the pen is absolutely beautimus! [] I like the box too. I've been wondering about mixing mediums and you just answered that question. A piece of history to be cherished for sure! [^]

 

[jvsank]

Nice pen and box Alice

 

[MDWine]

That is a very cool pen, Alice! Nice work!
What glue did you use on the upper blank? Very nice!

 

[elody21]

Originally posted by MDWine
<br />That is a very cool pen, Alice! Nice work!
What glue did you use on the upper blank? Very nice!

I believe I just used CA to glue the tube in and probably 2 part epoxy to glue the wood to the "stone". The blank was stabilized so it polished up very nicely.

 

[elody21]

Originally posted by JimGo
<br />Wow, both look GREAT! What did you use as hinges on the box?

I used brass rod to make pin hindges. The box is very easy. After you make the bottom and top and router out the bottom, I cut the top at a 35% angle. You can finish the inside and top of the bottom and the bottom of the top before you put everything together. I then use double stick tape to hold the top on and then drill the holes for the pins. Place the pins in with a hammer and nip the pins. Take the whole thing as is, to the belt sander and sand the top to smooth out the pins and if needed , sand , still taped together,all of the sides,so the top and bottom are exactly the same. Then complete your finish and you are done! Not much wood and no exrta cost for hindges! I know you did not ask for the complete directions but once I got started.....

 

[GregD]

Geeee Mom, Where is my pen? I'm graduating this year.

 

[simplepens]

Absolutely gorgeous pen. Love the colors.

 

[woodwish]

Very nice pen, but the box is really unique. I really like it!

 

[swm6500]

That is a very nice pen Alice. I like the way it looks.

 

[Skordog]

Alice, nice combination of materials. I have not seen anyone do anything quite like that with a pen before. btw - nice to see another female woodworker pop up. There are too few of you.

 

[Bev Polmanteer]

You did a beautiful job on the pen Alice! The box is also a work of art. That is something that your son will treasure for a lifetime. What a piece of history! Also congratulate him on his graduation! You should be very proud of him and his gift![]

 

[scalawagtoo]

WOW!!

I'm a relative newbie and I keep cranking out standard pen style on my duplicator trying to keep up with the demand. I can see that this forum is going to motivate me to GET CREATIVE!