Penultimate
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Here is an El Grande from Rockler with a custom finial. The black plastic cap broke so I decided to make a custom one. The ben body and cap are black walnut from a tree felled at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle IL about 15 years ago. The finial is ebony with a cherry insert. The clip is hidden as well. The finish is umpteen coats of CA, MM'd, rubbing compound, polishing compound and auto wax. It took me three tries to finish the cap casue I kept sanding thru the finish.
it was quite a project my first pen turned between centers without bushings. Also, I had to make an expanding mandrel to hold the ebony cap.
I think the El Grande is a good candidate for more mods. There is a lot of plastic that can be replaced with wood.
As always comments are appreciated.
it was quite a project my first pen turned between centers without bushings. Also, I had to make an expanding mandrel to hold the ebony cap.
I think the El Grande is a good candidate for more mods. There is a lot of plastic that can be replaced with wood.
As always comments are appreciated.