1st attempt at CA/BLO and cutting rings

[tetrault]

Spalted Pecan with my 1st attempt at CA/BLO finish. and rings by the nib.

Comments please?

 

[wdcav1952]

Looks good, Mark. How is the pen to write with? I would be slightly concerned as to the comfort of holding it.

 

[JimGo]

The shape looks pretty neat. Like William, I'd be curious how well it writes. The finish is tough to see; the pics look a little blurry.

 

[tipusnr]

Generally looks good but I'm wondering if that is transferrance from the centerband onto both blanks or maybe a "oops" band at the top of the lower band. That can easily happen when sanding and finishing different woods side by side. Even when turning bands with the pen blanks I find it better to seperate them for the sanding and finishing portion of the job.

 

[tetrault]

The pen actually balances and writes well. I cannot understand why the picture is fuzzy. No sanding swirls or white spots. The finish is smooth and feels like plastic damned near.

The center band broke originally and the nice red carob band became a two piece band cherry/carob. I did sand them together and that prolly caused some sanding material transfer. Thanks for that pointer.

Mark

 

[Glenn McCullough]

good idea, looks like the fit at the ends may have had a bit to much material taken away....but good design sense...yes a better photo would tell us a bit more.

 

[jdavis]

like the rings. We put alot of rings as the students thank they are cool looking.

 

[DFM]

Those are tiny pens.

 

[tetrault]

Originally posted by DFM
<br />Those are tiny pens.

Click on em they get bigger.....

 

[Scott]

Hi Mark,

Overall, I really like it! It has appeal. Someone once called this a "scallion" shape, and that has just stuck with me. The addition of the rings is a nice touch.

So, how did YOU like the CA/BLO finish? Was it easier? Did it gon on more smoothly? Are you satisfied with the quality of the finish? I use it all the time, but I've done it so much I don't even really think about it anymore. So I am interested in what you think!

Scott.

 

[Rifleman1776]

The overall effect strikes me as too busy. Perhaps without the center band it would blend better. The beauty of the wood is lost in the confusion of cb and rings. And the nib end looks uncomfortable for holding and writing with. Sorry guy, for me, it falls flat.

 

[GBusardo]

I like the pen, don't think its too busy at all, but i am not an expert on design. I have also had problems with having bottom and band line up exactly when making a wood band. I do sand all the pieces together, and from what I gather, that is my problem. Here is a picture of a pen I turned recently, that the lower barrel is slightly off from the top. On the bright side, my finishing is getting slightly better. My question is why would both barrels not line up if they are sanded together?
Thanks

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