Drstrangefart
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I used what appeared to be plexiglass to make this knot. I used a gold Slim kit and scavenged a spare Trim centerband. White oak, CA finish. The knot lights up pretty nicely when exposed to a good enough light source.
CLEAR celtic knot!
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I used what appeared to be plexiglass to make this knot. I used a gold Slim kit and scavenged a spare Trim centerband. White oak, CA finish. The knot lights up pretty nicely when exposed to a good enough light source.
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George417
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Very nice.
ToddMR
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That is looking really good to me. Nice job on the knot. Pen looks very good.
moke
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Allan,
That is without a doubt your best work shown to date...well done, very clean, finish looks very nice...and well done photo too...
That is without a doubt your best work shown to date...well done, very clean, finish looks very nice...and well done photo too...
seamus7227
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Very Nice indeed! I really like your transition from the nib to the lower barrel, so many times its really hard to get the right look, but have achieved that look that i envision as being the best! Great Job
Drstrangefart
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Wow! Thanks for the feedback! The photo was just puttimg the pen on Dad's flatbed scanner. I can't take any credit there.
CharlesH
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Nice pen indeed, your best work to date, like the shape and your creativity! 
Charles
Charles
Drstrangefart
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Turns out the plexiglass or whatever it is turns pretty nicely by itself on a lathe. I made a centerband out of it for the red white and blue pen I made a while back so the pattern would line back up and everything fit better. Looks like I have a new material for centerbands that can make them wafer thin when the situation calls for it.
reddwil
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Looks Good....
Brooks803
Member
I have to agree....one of your best to date Allan! Superb! Clean lines in the knot, turning is spot on, & finish is wonderful!
patmurris
Member
Nice job on the knot and the pen - i like slims when they are actually slim...
Maybe the knot would be better placed upper on the top barrel, like centered under the clip?
Good idea to use some transparent material too!
Maybe the knot would be better placed upper on the top barrel, like centered under the clip?
Good idea to use some transparent material too!
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Drstrangefart
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I was planning on placing it higher, but after talking it over with Dad, we decided to just center it up on the barrel instead. He was on hand making sure I knew what I was doing with his workshop. I was able to work on this while waiting for coats of clear to dry on my wooden bowl.