Scott
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I have been thinking of a little different concept using a standard slimline kit. I had some spare Cocobolo blanks glued up, and thought I'd try the shape I had in mind. Remember, this is just a quick-and-dirty picture!
I got the shape to just about match what I had in mind, but it ended up chunkier than I had imagined it. My next one will have to be slimmer. Here's another without the flash.
Not only was I trying for the overall shape, but also the coves cutting down to the centerband. I'm worried that if I make the pen slimmer the undercutting of the coves will not stand out as much.
The pen I have been thinking of will have a different centerband made by me. I won't say too much about that now and will let it develop a bit first.
I didn't use any filler or finish on this pen, just turned and sanded the wood. So imperfections in the wood surface are natural (some people like natural!) When I get the shape to where I want it, I will probably turn it in either African Blackwood or Maple, depending on my mood.
What do you think?
Scott.
I got the shape to just about match what I had in mind, but it ended up chunkier than I had imagined it. My next one will have to be slimmer. Here's another without the flash.
Not only was I trying for the overall shape, but also the coves cutting down to the centerband. I'm worried that if I make the pen slimmer the undercutting of the coves will not stand out as much.
The pen I have been thinking of will have a different centerband made by me. I won't say too much about that now and will let it develop a bit first.
I didn't use any filler or finish on this pen, just turned and sanded the wood. So imperfections in the wood surface are natural (some people like natural!) When I get the shape to where I want it, I will probably turn it in either African Blackwood or Maple, depending on my mood.
What do you think?
Scott.
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