what would it look like

[jkeithrussell]

if you drilled a few holes in a blank -- perpendicular to the tube hole -- and filled the holes with colored epoxy (paint or glitter or crushed stone), then drilled the tube hole? If everything was drilled square and straight, would it leave circles on the blank or weird looking ovals?

 

[MattDaddy]

It would look like this...

 

[Rum Pig]

I would think if everything was square they will be nice circle's IMHO

 

[workinforwood]

if they are small they will be almost circles and if they are big they will be ovals. This is why when I make skulls, I cut the skulls so they look emaciated, but when turned they fill out. My sun blank is designed the same way, the sun is cut as an oval and becomes a perfect circle when turned.

 

[jkeithrussell]

What would be the best size drill bit to use for a cigar pen?

 

[skiprat]

What would be the best size drill bit to use for a cigar pen?

I reckon that as long as the hole that you will fill is less than the diameter of the tube, then it would look fine.

 

[mickr]

why don't you experiment on some cheap wood and show us all your results?

 

[hewunch]

Here is one with wood dots. 3/8" Dots

 

[Steve Busey]

Mostly circular. You could probably drill at an angle and get some ovals. Experiment!

 

[jkeithrussell]

why don't you experiment on some cheap wood and show us all your results?

That's the general idea. I just like to get information first.

Thanks to everyone for the tips and pics.

 

[workinforwood]

Keep in mind, a pen like what Hans is showing is a brute to spin..very prone to blow out. I think it's a heck of an ugly pen. I made one a few years ago and couldn't stand how mine looked either. Just cause you can, doesn't always mean you should.

 

[jkeithrussell]

Keep in mind, a pen like what Hans is showing is a brute to spin..very prone to blow out. I think it's a heck of an ugly pen. I made one a few years ago and couldn't stand how mine looked either. Just cause you can, doesn't always mean you should.

Ha! I was thinking more along the lines of 2 relatively small circles on each end of the pen in a contrasting color to the blank. Different strokes, I suppose. I thought I might have had an original idea, but it looks like you guys are (as usual) way ahead.

 

[hewunch]

Keep in mind, a pen like what Hans is showing is a brute to spin..very prone to blow out. I think it's a heck of an ugly pen. I made one a few years ago and couldn't stand how mine looked either. Just cause you can, doesn't always mean you should.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You either love it or hate it there is NO middle ground. It did however win quite a few ugly pen contests this year.

 

[thewishman]

Here is one with wood dots. 3/8" Dots

Hans, this pen and Cav's avatar should be placed in a time capsule - to NEVER be opened.