bnoles
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After making 30 something pens since beginning this sport, I realized that I was still penless, so I decided I needed to make one for ME.
DCBluesman and I did a little trading and I ended up with a beautiful Bocote blank from him that I used in this special pen. The kit is a Black Titanium Baron from AS. The finish was a new process to me using Myland's products all the way thru. Two coats of sanding sealer at 600 and MM thru 12,000. Nine coats of Lacquer rubbed on (3 per day) allowing to dry 24 hours and MM the first 2 applications and then 2 coats of friction polish topped off with TSW to finialize. I know it was probably overkill, but I found it an opportunity to experiment and learn.
I would like constructive critique on this pen if possible. I have thick skin and want the good, bad and ugly from y'all so I can use it to improve my skills. I know my photo skills stink and I will work on those later down the road, but let's hear about the pen and finish for now.
I want to carry and use this pen to show others and maybe I can even get a sale or 2 from it, although this is really more a hobby to me than anything.
Thanks for looking and any comments you have to offer.
DCBluesman and I did a little trading and I ended up with a beautiful Bocote blank from him that I used in this special pen. The kit is a Black Titanium Baron from AS. The finish was a new process to me using Myland's products all the way thru. Two coats of sanding sealer at 600 and MM thru 12,000. Nine coats of Lacquer rubbed on (3 per day) allowing to dry 24 hours and MM the first 2 applications and then 2 coats of friction polish topped off with TSW to finialize. I know it was probably overkill, but I found it an opportunity to experiment and learn.
I would like constructive critique on this pen if possible. I have thick skin and want the good, bad and ugly from y'all so I can use it to improve my skills. I know my photo skills stink and I will work on those later down the road, but let's hear about the pen and finish for now.
I want to carry and use this pen to show others and maybe I can even get a sale or 2 from it, although this is really more a hobby to me than anything.
Thanks for looking and any comments you have to offer.