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Mudder
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The first inspired pen looked okay but did not achieve what I was looking for so I cut up strips of Maple, Walnut & Padauk
Laminated them up.
And cut them up a special way to make this one... Prototype #2
I learned that things need to be square.
Also learned was that I used the wrong cutting technique and wasted a full blank (Took 2 blanks to make this pen)
I should have taken more time in sanding the laminations to that you do not see the vertical line but that will come with the next pen. Finally, I'll probably make the strips a lot thinner and add some more wood species for interest.
This pattern extends completely around the pen, there are four good sides to this one.
Criticisms & comments are welcome.
(edit) The lighting is a little better. K-mart had GE Reveal bulbs on sale...100 watt 4 pack for $1.97... Made a big difference I think.
Laminated them up.
And cut them up a special way to make this one... Prototype #2
I learned that things need to be square.
Also learned was that I used the wrong cutting technique and wasted a full blank (Took 2 blanks to make this pen)
I should have taken more time in sanding the laminations to that you do not see the vertical line but that will come with the next pen. Finally, I'll probably make the strips a lot thinner and add some more wood species for interest.
This pattern extends completely around the pen, there are four good sides to this one.
Criticisms & comments are welcome.
(edit) The lighting is a little better. K-mart had GE Reveal bulbs on sale...100 watt 4 pack for $1.97... Made a big difference I think.