JGCIV
Member
I have been an IAP member for awhile, but have never felt the urge to post any photos of my pens. This particular one, although far from perfect, seemed appropriate to post. I still consider myself a novice and have been turning in my limited spare time for about three years now.
I was asked to make a pen for a retirement gift for my company's CFO. The only preference given was "silver, not gold" and "be creative". This is what I created. It will be presented to her tomorrow.
I lost count at 15 as to how many times this blank came apart during drilling and turning. That's why a couple of the glue lines are a little thick. I'm persistent, though, and managed to turn it into a decent looking pen.
This is Asian Satinwood with aluminum roof flashing on a Sedona kit from Woodcraft. The finish is 9 coats of medium CA, sanded through 600, MM'd, and finally hit with some Hut Plastic Polish.
I welcome all comments and criticisms.
John
I was asked to make a pen for a retirement gift for my company's CFO. The only preference given was "silver, not gold" and "be creative". This is what I created. It will be presented to her tomorrow.
I lost count at 15 as to how many times this blank came apart during drilling and turning. That's why a couple of the glue lines are a little thick. I'm persistent, though, and managed to turn it into a decent looking pen.
This is Asian Satinwood with aluminum roof flashing on a Sedona kit from Woodcraft. The finish is 9 coats of medium CA, sanded through 600, MM'd, and finally hit with some Hut Plastic Polish.
I welcome all comments and criticisms.
John