Matching Grain on Perfect Fit

[rlh]

I am curious to know how the grain can be matched on a Perfect Fit pen. The upper barrel tube is 2-1/4" long and the blank starts out the same length. However once you finish turning the blanks down the directions tell you to part off the wood leaving 1-7/8" of wood. By doing this you have eliminated 1/4" of wood at the center joint. On a blank with a figured grain that 1/4" will make a big difference in grain match. I am about to turn my first Perfect Fit and am trying to get things right before starting. Your help will be greatly apprecisted. Thanks.

 

[ctEaglesc]

I have never had a problem as you are anticipating.
The 1& 7/8 is measured down from the cap end.
The area that is parted off gets the decrtive band.
The visual continuity of the grain is still there.

 

[rlh]

Originally posted by cteaglesc
<br />I have never had a problem as you are anticipating.
The 1& 7/8 is measured down from the cap end.
The area that is parted off gets the decrtive band.
The visual continuity of the grain is still there.

Thanks Eagle. That is just what I needed to know! Now off to my lathe!![][]