First attempt at segmenting

Shayru · Dec 22, 2022

This is my first attempt at segmenting. Used stabilized maple burl, cobalt blue acrylic, and aluminum sheet. Learned a lot from this and think it will take a few more tries to work the kinks out to be able to make these efficiently. Learned not to use brad points drill bits as well as it would tear my segments apart in the aluminum sections.

Alan Morrison · Dec 22, 2022

You have made an attractive pen with segments well balanced.
Well done.
As this is your first attempt I look forward to seeing what more is to come.

magpens · Dec 22, 2022

Nice work ! ! !

Humongous · Dec 22, 2022

Very nice for your first try. Bad news... now you're hooked. Keep at it, I look forward to seeing more of your work.

KenB259 · Dec 22, 2022

Very nice. Using aluminum can be a challenge and your precision looks to e excellent. I really like the colors too, Nice job.

BULLWINKLE · Dec 22, 2022

Shayru said:
This is my first attempt at segmenting. Used stabilized maple burl, cobalt blue acrylic, and aluminum sheet. Learned a lot from this and think it will take a few more tries to work the kinks out to be able to make these efficiently. Learned not to use brad points drill bits as well as it would tear my segments apart in the aluminum sections.

First attempt? Looks more like you've done a lot of segmented work. Excellent all around

David350 · Dec 22, 2022

Great looking pen, for a first attempt that is outstanding!

Ted iin Michigan · Dec 22, 2022

I agree. Really nice. love the color combo!

Todd in PA · Dec 22, 2022

Really nice! Metal work has a lot of challenges. Well done!

leehljp · Dec 22, 2022

Excellent pen and great first segment!

KMCloonan · Dec 22, 2022

Nicely Done! As Ken (Humongous) said, now you're hooked. Looking forward to seeing other pens you make,

SteveJ · Dec 22, 2022

That is a very nicely done pen. Colors are great.

bsshog40 · Dec 22, 2022

Very nice!

jttheclockman · Dec 22, 2022

And we have another one who has come over to the Dark Side.

We welcome you and your entry level pen has been approved. We now expect to see more and more challenging entries as you climb the ranks. We want to see and hear about all failures as well as successes as you travel down these dark hallways of segmenting. Along the way you will have to step over some of the people who have tried but just gave up.

The door that leads to the top of the mountain is a long ways away but it is reachable. Enjoy the journey.

Alan Morrison · Dec 22, 2022

jttheclockman said:
And we have another one who has come over to the Dark Side.

I prefer the Colourful Side!!!

Yellow River Woodturning · Dec 22, 2022

Incredible job for your first attempt! My favorite segmented pens are ones that bring out the beauty of the wood more than the complexity of the segments, which yours does perfectly. I just made my first segmented pen yesterday, but seeing as it's wrapped up as a Christmas gift I'll have to wait to post a picture.

sorcerertd · Dec 22, 2022

Very well done, especially for a first time! The wood and acrylic colors look great together.

First attempt at segmenting

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