Aromatic Red Cedar

[rd_ab_penman]

Fitted with a Modified Perfect Fit 1/4 Twist Ballpoint.
Twisting the nib clockwise extends and retracts the refill.
Unscrewing the nib anti-clockwise allows access to the refill.
Sanded to 400x, buffed with Super Fine Steel Wool and applied 6 coats of MINWAX Clear Gloss Polyurethane.
No buffing or polishing on the MINWAX finish required.

Les

 

[bobjackson]

Les, as usual a real beauty. You do good work.

 

[keithlong]

Love that grain, just awesome.

 

[JD Combs Sr]

Very nice looking pen Les. Quick question, what is the finish. I usually use CA and typically darkens cedar a lot more then what yours show.

Edit - Don't worry about answering this post, I went back and reread the OP, apparently I didn't read it the first time.:redface:

 

[yorkie]

What a fantastic pen, I feel humbled!

 

[yorkie]

Do you have a simple step-by-step on how you created this single tube pen? I'd love to give it a shot. Also, how did you apply the Minwax? Brush, cloth on or off the lathe?

 

[rd_ab_penman]

Do you have a simple step-by-step on how you created this single tube pen? I'd love to give it a shot. Also, how did you apply the Minwax? Brush, cloth on or off the lathe?

What initiative have you taken to try on your own to make a modified pen?

Have a look at my tutorial in the Reference Library on how I apply my MINWAX finish.

Les

 

[wizard]

Stunning pen with a awesome finish! Regards, Doc

 

[ToddMR]

Nice job Les! I love that wood. Not only does it have a nice smell, but it looks so beautiful when finished. Good job!

 

[Rangertrek]

Les, great work on the pen modification, and a great finish too.