Any nautical options?

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eliasbboy

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I'm wearing out my keyboard searching for nautical ideas.

I've already made my father a mechanical scrimshaw pen with a schooner on it, but I'd like to make him something else.

Are there any kits that have anchors or anything else nautical?
 
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1) Get a Patty Sole custom painted tube from Exotics.

2) Try to find some wood from a famous salvaged ship. A while ago there was some from the Andrea Doria, but there may be others
 

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I have some teak from the original deck of the USS North Carolina that I will trade. Also have a letter from the museum.
 

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I designed "The Mast Pen" This is a registered work.
This photo is of a prototype I made to register the work.. The actual pen will be a lot thinner and much better made. In fact it won't be a Slimline. This photo is just for you to get the idea.
I am in the process of making some soon which I will try to sell at a shipmodeling forum.

I have heard some rumors that HMS Victory is having a major overhaul, so a lot of her wood would be available. Being an avid ship model builder myself, making a pen set from my favorite ship's wood, would be a dream come true. I am doing some research on this matter.
 

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These are some I've done:
http://www.penturners.org/forum/f13/belaying-pen-22326/
http://www.penturners.org/forum/f13/"nautical"-pen-24596/
http://www.penturners.org/forum/f13/coachwhipping-54720/
http://www.penturners.org/forum/f13/another-coachwhipped-pen-77927/
Diamond Braid Pen

I also made a pen from cast sailcloth with 5x7 turk's head knot. I wasn't happy with the outcome, however, so I never photographed it.

I hope the links prove interesting,
Eric


Yes these are the ones I remembered. Still great to look at. Thanks for showing again Eric.
 

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This was one of my favorite entries from this years birthday bash. I know you have done scrimshaw but I really like the way the cord was wond around the cap and thought that might spark and idea for you.
 

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Thanks for all the amazing examples! I've had my hands full with my little one and the flu, so I haven't had a chance to thank everyone!
 
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