Duraclick pen/pencil set, cocobolo with black limba

[amtechrs]

Here's a set I used my CNC router for the inlay. Inlay is end-grain black limba, while the rings are edge-grain with bronze spacers.

 

[GaryMGg]

Holy guacamole! Those are just wonderful.

 

[Jim15]

Great work.

 

[BHuij]

Fabulous! I've made one pen from black limba and found it to be such a fascinating wood, but I think accent use is the perfect use case here. It looks incredible against the cocobolo backdrop. Posts like this make me want to get a CNC or laser engraver or something.

 

[amtechrs]

Thank you, guys! Andrew, it's pretty addictive and certainly another rabbit hole. Here's a pic of a blank with one v-carve and insert already in, then a second section carved with the plug of different wood ready to glue in.

 

[amtechrs]

Also, if you zoom the pic of the pen/pencil set, you can see the over-under effect in the carving/inlays.

 

[Stylopolis]

Nice work!
What diameter do you use for your milling cutter?

 

[amtechrs]

Thank you, Patrick. For the inlays as shown above, I used a 22 degree (included, or 11 degree per side) sharp V-bit. For larger inlays, I often use 1/8", 1/16" and even a 1/32" diameter down-cut end mills to clear out most material prior to using the V-bit. I also often use a 30 degree V-bit for inlays that will remain flat, rather than turned.

Cheers!
Richard