Bullpen Bench with Dirt Inlay

[Doublemeat]

Here's what I came up with using the a piece of the Astros bullpen bench. I also picked up some dirt from Tal's Hill (it was a big mound in centerfield that they removed in 2015 or 2016).

I ended up getting some glue on some parts of it when I was putting it together. Any recommendations on getting it off without ruining the finish?

 

[studioseven]

I like it. Nice job.

Seven

 

[mark james]

Maybe light wipes with acetone? If you have extra random parts to test that would be best.

 

[Doublemeat]

Maybe light wipes with acetone? If you have extra random parts to test that would be best.

Thank you Mark. I will try that.

 

[Kenny Durrant]

Looks good. Nice thinking as well.

 

[Wmcullen]

I'm very curious how you incorporated the ring of mound dirt.
CA glue?
Looks fantastic!! Thanks for sharing.

 

[mnerland]

I hate to be "that guy", but I see your nib end is under-turned by alot. Is it possible that the front tube components were pressed in backwards? I like the idea of the dirt incorporated. Nice pen.
Mike

 

[Doublemeat]

I'm very curious how you incorporated the ring of mound dirt.
CA glue?
Looks fantastic!! Thanks for sharing.

Thank you kindly. I burned a couple of rings and then made a groove in between them. I used CA glue and dusted the dirt in the gap.

 

[Doublemeat]

I hate to be "that guy", but I see your nib end is under-turned by alot. Is it possible that the front tube components were pressed in backwards? I like the idea of the dirt incorporated. Nice pen.
Mike

I appreciate you being that guy and pointing it out. I looked back at the instructions comparing how I did it and you are correct. Another rookie mistake!

 

[TDahl]

Nice combination.

 

[howsitwork]

Li

I appreciate you being that guy and pointing it out. I looked back at the instructions comparing how I did it and you are correct. Another rookie mistake!

Live and learn that's the whole point of this forum to assist others and suggest alternatives/ improvements/ reasons for things.

As long as it gives you pleasure then that's a good result.