Crosscut Cocobola

[emsmith]

First completed crosscut cocobola pen. The previous three blew up on the lathe. Turned with using 1 inch and 1/2 inch skews, sanded to MM12000, buffed tripoli and white diamond, crystal coat (4 coats) then buffed again.

The top of this pen is really dark, I tried to lighten the picture using picasa but it really wasn't effective in bringing out the details.

Comments/criticism welcome.

 

[YoYoSpin]

Excellent! The design/shape is innovative and very well done. All-round, a super job.

 

[Old Griz]

Very nice... I have to honestly say that is one of the first modified shape slimelines that I really like... most of the modified shaped don't do a lot for me... that one is a winner...
Please.. those of you who do modified slimlines, do not take that as an offense.. it is just my conservative tastes... if you look at my stuff.. I do them all "by the book".. rarely more than a slight bulge in my Barons and Jr Gents..

 

[rtjw]

Very nice pen. I like the cross cut.

 

[swm6500]

Very, very nice Eric. No offense taken Griz. As they say, "Different strokes for different folks."

 

[Fleabit]

Very nice looking pen. The design has a nice flow to it.

 

[jvsank]

very nice pen

 

[Ligget]

Excellent work Eric! []

 

[atvrules1]

Very nice job Eric. I really like the design you have come up with. I'm sure the cocobola looks great, what little I can see is nice. The darker pens are difficult to photograph.

 

[driften]

This is a great design and I also don't care much for many of the modified slimlines.

 

[alamocdc]

Very nice work, Eric!! [8D] No offense taken here either, Griz. When I get tired of being artsy fartsy I'll probably go back to the basics.

 

[MDWine]

I agree, that looks really beautiful, and I really like the beads...

"impersonation is the best form of flattery" or something like that! []

Nice job!

 

[rtgleck]

Nice work Eric, good looking pen you made there. Would be cool if you can get a shot of the upper part of the pen to see the difference. Congrats on a Job well done.

 

[jdavis]

Super nice pen. Don't you like how Cocobolo works

 

[ilikewood]

Eric, That is one really good design...has a little of Ed D's look, but different. Nice and creative! You've added a nice touch of your own design.

If you try and turn angle cut Cocobolo instead of cross cut, you will have just as beautiful a look without so many blow ups. It will save you a bunch of money in the long run (and considering how many of us are always in the doghouse for spending too much, that is a good thing)[]

PS- not trying to offend our own beloved "Doghouse" here[]

 

[emsmith]

Originally posted by ilikewood
<br />Eric, That is one really good design...has a little of Ed D's look, but different. Nice and creative! You've added a nice touch of your own design.

If you try and turn angle cut Cocobolo instead of cross cut, you will have just as beautiful a look without so many blow ups. It will save you a bunch of money in the long run (and considering how many of us are always in the doghouse for spending too much, that is a good thing)[]

PS- not trying to offend our own beloved "Doghouse" here[]

Thank you. I am a big admirer of Ed D's work. I'll definitely try some angle cut.

 

[emsmith]

Originally posted by Old Griz
<br />Very nice... I have to honestly say that is one of the first modified shape slimelines that I really like... most of the modified shaped don't do a lot for me... that one is a winner...
Please.. those of you who do modified slimlines, do not take that as an offense.. it is just my conservative tastes... if you look at my stuff.. I do them all "by the book".. rarely more than a slight bulge in my Barons and Jr Gents..

Thank you. I usually try and stay closer to smoother shapes but every once in a while like to see if I can incorporate some beads and coves for variety and skill development. This pen is a little top heavy, but still useable.

". . .if you look at my stuff ..." Your kidding right? I make sure I look at every post you put up, your work sets a standard to strive for and is always full of helpful information.

 

[emsmith]

Originally posted by YoYoSpin
<br />Excellent! The design/shape is innovative and very well done. All-round, a super job.

Thank you. I am big fan of your work, and as a couple of people have pointed out your influence is definitely present.

 

[emsmith]

Originally posted by rtgleck
<br />Nice work Eric, good looking pen you made there. Would be cool if you can get a shot of the upper part of the pen to see the difference. Congrats on a Job well done.

Thank you.

I've been away from the camera for a couple of days, I will try for a better shot of the upper barrel.