A Special Commission ...

[va3jff]

Well, after much consultation and discussion, my client decided on what it was that he wanted. The wood was easy ... it had to be Bloodwood. But the kit took a lot more thought. Once the decision was finally made I had to go to work. Picked up the kit at the Hamilton Woodshow this weekend, got lobo3603 to turn the 11mm drill shank down small enough to fit in the 3/8" chuck on my drillpress, and then started turning and finishing.

I think it turned out great, and he absolutely loved it! He hasn't put it down as far as I know. But he won't pay me ... I guess sometimes being "Dad to a 1st Grader" has its disadvantages. Anyway another nice pencil in the hands of a student in time to complete tonight's homework.

Chrome Shop Pencil kit dressed in Bloodwood. A very fine treatment of Raspberry Saman Wood Stain to brighten the colour, and 7 coats of CA/BLO to seal it all in.

Thanks for looking!
Jeff

 

[Rick_G]

Get his dad to pay for it.:biggrin: Nice work on it I can see why he likes it.

 

[RichB]

Super Job. That looks great. Hope you told him it will produce all A's. I haven't tryed one of those yet, now I know it will be coming.

 

[ed4copies]

Have you considered "debtor's jail"??

Never too young to teach them about the harsh treatment "inside"!!
(No desserts, lots of veggies, (asparagus, brussel sprouts, etc)!!

Oh, and Nice looking pencil!!!

 

[ericw95]

If not debtor's jail, then maybe mom should pay up.

 

[philipff]

One lucky Kid, and one lucky Dad! Phil

 

[johncrane]

Watch out his mate's don't steal it, well done Jeff! the pen looks great.:biggrin:

 

[maxman400]

Looks Great, It's better that he owes you for it, than it is to cheat you out of it.

 

[mrcook4570]

Looks good. Perhaps he should ask his boss for a raise. Then he could afford to pay you :wink:

 

[wdcav1952]

Beautiful work, but better story!! Thanks for sharing.