Claddagh in Olive Wood

[MikeD]

I have been playing with the laser, and have been getting a little better at it. I think this is a nice combination. I always liked turning olive wood, and now I like engraving it as well.

 

[stevers]

That is awesome. Do you plan on doing it for others?
Nice job!!

 

[ahoiberg]

great work, that looks really classy!

 

[GaryMGg]

That's awesome!

 

[karlkuehn]

Wow, that's neat! Does it smell good when lasered?

 

[toolcrazy]

Wow, I like it. Nice work.

 

[avbill]

uniquely done! Will capture a part of the market


bill daniels

 

[Ligget]

Fantastic work![:0][]

 

[simomatra]

Well done look great[]

 

[R2]

Fabulous work!![^]

 

[MikeD]

Thanks guys.
Steve(Stevers)I have only been doing my own pens so far. The type of wood has everything to do with the look of a deep engraving. I engrave prior to assembly, so if I screw up, I don't worry too much about it. Other people's pens would add an extra level of tension. I guess I could be talked into it, if it were the right type of wood.
Karl, with the exhaust, you don't smell much, unlike the rest of the pen making process.

 

[johncrane]

Now that looks great top marks.[]

 

[Proud_Poppa_of_2]

What make and model laser do you use, Mike? That's a great result.

 

[MikeD]

Proud Poppa, I use a 45 watt Epilog Helix.

 

[Jim15]

Great work, really like it.

 

[Tanner]

Awesome looking pen! Really nice laser work.

 

[jhs494]

Very nice Mike! I think it turned out excellent.
Once you have it mastered I think you will be very busy...

Awesome looking pen by the way!

By the way I went to your website, nice looking site.
Someone will snatch that pen up quick!

 

[MikeD]

Thanks Joe.
I just got back from the post office. That pen is on its way to CA. Someone bought it overnite.

 

[Radman]

I'm assuming you have a rotary tool in your Helix to engrave that? I looked at one for my Epilog and couldn't believe what they go for.

Nice job!
[8D]

 

[workinforwood]

That's fantastic, especially this time of year!

 

[MikeD]

Thanks guys
Radman - Yes, I forgot to mention that when I gave the Laser info. I used a rotary tool, and just like you, I couldn't believe what they cost either, but then.........

 

[jhs494]

Originally posted by MikeD

Thanks Joe.
I just got back from the post office. That pen is on its way to CA. Someone bought it overnite.

I am not surprised. That was a very nice pen at an excellent price.


Keep up the great work and Thank You for sharing it with us.

 

[CaptG]

First class all the way. Nice job.

 

[wjskip]

very well done!!

 

[LEAP]

VEry nice!

 

[stevers]

Originally posted by MikeD

Thanks guys.
Steve(Stevers)I have only been doing my own pens so far. The type of wood has everything to do with the look of a deep engraving. I engrave prior to assembly, so if I screw up, I don't worry too much about it. Other people's pens would add an extra level of tension. I guess I could be talked into it, if it were the right type of wood.
Karl, with the exhaust, you don't smell much, unlike the rest of the pen making process.

I have no call for it, but you never know. Let a few folks know about it and it could take off. Keep us a breast of your experience progress. Like someone said, there could be money to be made with that.
Beautiful work, nice job.

 

[gwilki]

Outstanding instruments, Mike.

 

[Celt40]

That has the "WOOOW" factor []real nice looking works well on this wood.
Are the machines expensive?.

 

[smitty]

That is some nice work. AWSOME

Smitty