A Change of Pace

[JimBobTucson]

At my last show, I had a number of inquiries for desk sets, letter openers, and such. The only things I had to show them were a letter opener that was left over from a busted set, and some hastily done photos. So, I picked out a couple nice desk set kits from PSI. This one is their "Segmented" Desk Set. I completed it with Bocote, Birds Eye Maple, and Amboyna, and finished it with BLO/CA. The display case also came from PSI and makes for a handsome display.

 

[edstreet]

Nice to see others doing this as well. I made up 3 sets like this for xmas and with the results I can't quite figure out why I have not made sets like that before.

You have a nice blend going on with this set and it's quite appealing and pleasing to the eye.

Ed

 

[R2]

Neat stuff.[][]

 

[karlkuehn]

Nice looking set, I like the blue velvet, very pretty presentation!

 

[louisbry]

Nice looking set and presentation box. The wood choices really give it a classy look. What platings does the segmented desk set come in?

 

[simomatra]

Great looking sets. I have just started to make them as wel as making perfume atomisers to match the pen for the ladies

 

[JimBobTucson]

The only plating offered on this kit is 24k, other then that, I am very pleased with the kit's quality. All the fitting are very "beefy". The blade is stout and surprisingly sharp (don't ask me how I know this []). The magnifying lens is actually glass, and fastens quite firmly to the handle. I have paid much more for kits with plastic lens and blades that you would be afraid to use for fear of bending.

 

[wdcav1952]

Outstanding work, JB!!

 

[edstreet]

I just noticed in their new catalog the have some higher class kits and 3 types of glass mostly shape. More of an antique look to them.

Ed

 

[Mather323]

Very nice set, I like your selection of woods.

 

[wdcav1952]

I had to come back to this set again. Dang, I LIKE it!!