Baron I almost ruined

[GaryMGg]

I chose to make a Cocobolo Baron for a commissioned pen.
I thought a lot about one viewer's comments and decided to make a new pen
for the commission and this morning almost ruined the new one.
It's all Marc's fault -- he said the Cocobolo Baron finish looked thin:

http://www.thepenshop.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5261&PN=2

I figured I'd make a replacement and redo the coco when I can make time.
The presentation is Wednesday night and fortunately the buyer has approved the
Koa instead.

But, the pen almost didn't make it:

http://www.penturners.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=22763#237445

This is what I did end up with:

In the long run, I think it's a good decision. I have no doubt as to the durability
and depth of the finish on this Koa Baron. And, since I now know how to disassemble
one, I can refinish the Coco in time.

- G -

 

[Chuck Key]

That first link gives this message:

<b>Sorry, only members with sufficient permission can access this page.</b>

Chuckie

 

[NavyDiver]

That worked out very well! [8D]

 

[GaryMGg]

Originally posted by Chuck Key
<br />That first link gives this message:
<b>Sorry, only members with sufficient permission can access this page.</b>
Chuckie

Ooops, forgot about that -- members only.
Marc Phillips, aka WoodMangler, who's also a member here, said the finish on the Cocobolo pen looked kinda thin, and I agreed. I'd rather be safe than sorry, so I made another pen. I won't have time before Wednesday to refinish the Coco one, which is also posted here:
http://www.penturners.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=22591

- G -

 

[johncrane]

looks good from here.[]