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[Dale Allen]

Looks like I got the one on the left set wrong. The bottom band does not show the name. That's the price you pay for multi-start threads when you are trying to line up the grain.
I also see too much shine on parts of the other one. Easy enough to fix.

Dale

 

[longbeard]

Still looks great to me. Good looking timber choices.



Harry

 

[Band Saw Box]

I like them both. They look very realistic to me.

 

[mikespenturningz]

Dale those are amazing. Love your cigar work..

 

[fitzman163]

Very sharp pen I would love one. I guess I have to look for some tutorials on how to make one. Great job!

 

[walshjp17]

Beautiful workmanship. Much better than my meager attempts.

 

[Dale Allen]

Thanks all for the kind words.
They are fun to make but I am running out of new ideas.

 

[plano_harry]

Still great looking pens Dale. There must be a least a dozen ways to screw one of those up! DAMHIKT!

 

[johncrane]

Very cool looking pens Dale.

 

[Marko50]

Dale, do you print your own labels/decals or are they originals? I've got to explore how you do these. Great looking pens!

 

[Dale Allen]

Harry...you are so right!

Mark, these are real labels. I have 2 guys who smoke em and they are good enough to save the bands for me. I give them a pen every so often but they would save them anyway!

I started a list of the steps I take and I am up to 30 and not yet done.
It is a very detailed process that I am sure most would not want to follow.
I'll consider a writeup but it may be a while. Summer is almost here and there will be many other things to do that are done outside.

 

[OZturner]

Both Cigars are Terrific Dale.
The right hand one, looks so realistic, the Timber, and Ash, all that is missing is the smell.
Your Left hand one, while not having the darker Timber, or Ash, still is Brilliant.
Your Craftsmanship is Superb, and Enjoyed by all, as you amaze us with your creations.
Brian.