Got in over my head. I'm sorry.

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I can now officially say I have come across the blank that exceeds my ability(Did not take much by the way). Just when I thought I knew something about turning pens, this blank went and b!tch slapped me upside the head and told me I did not. Rhodium Long click from Aaron, Off-center Dragonhide blank from Wolftat. My apologies to both for this hideous contraption, resembling a pen.
 

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Landon, those are some of the hardest blanks to turn that even I have ever come across. the resin/sap in them can be a pain and they tend to be very fragile and want to fall apart. They are gorgeous when done, but a royal pain in getting there.

Nice looking pen. I actually like the offcenter bit
 
Honestly it would be nice if you could get both sides of the pen to look like the off center side. I know that does not help when your intent was to put a hole right on the money. but even an unintentional effect is a winner.
 
Daniel said:
Honestly it would be nice if you could get both sides of the pen to look like the off center side. I know that does not help when your intent was to put a hole right on the money. but even an unintentional effect is a winner.
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It was an intentional off center but man you guys are being too nice to me.........
 
Landon, I think you did a great job with this blank. The off center is one of my best sellers. You took a big risk by using the long click which is a rough pen to start with, but from what I am seeing, it looks great. The off center is an interesting effect on this blank and it shows a part of the pine cone that has a lot of unique characteristics.
 
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Landon, I think you did a great job with this blank. The off center is one of my best sellers. You took a big risk by using the long click which is a rough pen to start with, but from what I am seeing, it looks great. The off center is an interesting effect on this blank and it shows a part of the pine cone that has a lot of unique characteristics.
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I've made a fair amount of that kit, I'm quite confident in the kit, which is why I used it. I'm feeling better about it as I've read these posts and looked it uver again. I guess maybe I was being over critical of myself a bit. I just struggled with getting it to finish like I wanted it to. That kinda set me in a bad mind set over it. Thanks to all for the little "pep" talks. I do think I am looking forward to trying the "centered" versions I have next.

Landon
 
I also think it look perfect off-centre.:biggrin: It adds lots more to the finished pen than the same thing all the way around.
 
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