So I have a few other hobbies as I'm sure everyone here does. I also collect coins. I have coin forum friend that I've communicated with for several years. He sent me and my wife some Texas mugs for our anniversary a couple years ago. This year I wanted to make something for him. He lives in Florida and is an avid pool player. So I made him this West Tx mesquite cigar pen and did a little engraving on it. I put a pool related engraving on one side and his name on the other. This mesquite turned out a little better as it had a nice open spot on the grain to do a nice engraving.
A Pen for a friend!
- Thread starter bsshog40
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mark james
IAP Collection, Curator
Very nice Bobby! A great gesture and a nice product.
Thanks Mark!
Cool !! . Is that a CA finish ? . Whatever finish it is, does it go on after the engraving ?
You did a nice job of integrating the pool theme ... I like it !! Gonna hafta look into gettin' an engraver !
I can see that it really makes a difference when it comes to gift pens.
You did a nice job of integrating the pool theme ... I like it !! Gonna hafta look into gettin' an engraver !
I can see that it really makes a difference when it comes to gift pens.
That is a CA finish Mal! My phone just doesn't do a whole lot of justice on these darker pens and showing that finish that well. I need to break out my good camera and start using it. I did the engraving before the CA finish. That way I could fill the engraving in as I coated it and you can't feel it after it's finished. I really like this Neje3500. It's a lot easier to engrave on a big cigar pen though so I haven't had the need to get a jig yet. Lol
Dieseldoc
Member
Looking real good Bobby.
Thanks Charlie!
Sly Dog
Member
Very nice pen and cool engraving - you've got me intrigued by the Neje3500. 
Alan Morrison
Member
I'm sure that your mate will treasure this pen.
mbroberg
IAP Activities Manager, Emeritus
Great job! I'm sure it will be very much appreciated.
DrD
Member
Cool beans - a really nice pen and a really nice gesture.