Leather and Antler

[Jgrden]

Here is one of four finished this weekend. Just wanted to show it off.
Give me your thoughts.

 

[Drstrangefart]

It just occurred to me. I found $100 on the ground Thursday to buy some kits with. I just won a free ham today. If I use up all of my luck now, no way am I ever gonna get you for a PITH partner. Love the pen. That is some spectacular workmanship.

 

[Edward Cypher]

Love the idea of tooling the leather!!! Nice basket weave!!

 

[Dalecamino]

Very nice pen John. That's an interesting piece of work.

 

[Mr Vic]

John, Which side did you stitch up? Can't detect the seam and you've shown for sides...

 

[boxerman]

I really like that one John. Like the antler & leather. Glad to see you back making pens. Must got you new shop up and going.

 

[ctubbs]

VERY Good John. Thanks for the great photos, it took me a bit to finally locate the seam. Or I think I found it, I am still not 100% sure. Great job on hiding that infernal seam. Oh yes, the rest of the pen is outstanding as well. Beautiful job over all.
Charles

 

[rizaydog]

That is very cool. Nice job.

 

[KnB Polymers]

Wow, that is one awesome pen! Fantastic job with the leather!

 

[OLDMAN5050]

Glad to see you have returned to the pen making. Your shop must be up and running full capacity. the pen is awesome..............

 

[ToddMR]

I like the leather. Personally that would be cool for the entire pen. I like the antler too and you did an awesome job on the pen. Just the two for me personally doesn't do it for me. But don't let my personal taste detract from the good job you did.

 

[EarlD]

I like the leather! How did you do that???

 

[PaulDoug]

I really like this pen. Leather and antler seem to go together to me. Really like the tooled leather, makes it look classy. Nice work.

 

[bassinhuntin]

Totally Awesome Pen

 

[moke]

You got it man!!! That is awesome.

 

[Jgrden]

John, Which side did you stitch up? Can't detect the seam and you've shown for sides...

eh, eh, thank you for the compliment. Not going to tell you where the seam can be found.

 

[Jgrden]

I like the leather! How did you do that???

Earl:
Made a tubular press from cutting board material. Glued, wrapped the tube and then screwed the press tight and left it over night.
Thank you for asking.
John

 

[Jgrden]

I like the leather. Personally that would be cool for the entire pen. I like the antler too and you did an awesome job on the pen. Just the two for me personally doesn't do it for me. But don't let my personal taste detract from the good job you did.

There are three 100% leather pens that have been sold. They all had the basket weave look. You aren't alone in your taste for full leather design. :wink:

 

[Jgrden]

Glad to see you have returned to the pen making. Your shop must be up and running full capacity. the pen is awesome..............

Thank you for your observation. We started the renovation on September 1st. The house was the priority and the workshop last. There were two Christmas orders that needed to be filled and I became rather anxious; one of them with a $100.00 deposit that would have had to be returned. Friday the power (last thing) was connected. Saturday we had two young football players move the equipment from the Packed garage into the new studio (now packed), We spent Saturday afternoon just getting the lathe and band saw running but did not put anything away. Sunday saw eight hours of turning and Monday the shipments went out. That was too close for me. :biggrin:

 

[plano_harry]

John, are you sanding the back of the leather to reduce the thickness? What glue have you found to work the best?

Thanks,
Harry

I like the leather! How did you do that???

Earl:
Made a tubular press from cutting board material. Glued, wrapped the tube and then screwed the press tight and left it over night.
Thank you for asking.
John

 

[reddwil]

One good looking pen John

 

[mikespenturningz]

Wow I really like the contrast between the antler and the soft leather. Very unique.

 

[Twissy]

Beautifully done!