Faux cigar in Thuya Burl

[Dale Allen]

This came out darker than I had thought it would, but I like it.
I also noticed that the new kits I am using have changed in that they are now a 2-start thread where it used to be a triple start. And the threads seem a lot tighter.


BTW, I know what you are thinking...the grain doesn't match up!

I'm not sure what happened but I'll take it apart and fix it soon as I get the chance.:biggrin:

 

[gimpy]

Hi Dale,

I enjoyed your segment at the MPG in Ohio.

Would you refersh my memo4as to which kit you use. I believe it is the Jr. Gent II

Also, do you have a feeler for cigar bands

Thanks again, I did learn a lot at the MPG

terry

 

[magpens]

Beautiful wood and beautiful work ... more photos please !!

 

[Dale Allen]

Thanks all.
Terry, yes I used a Jr Gent II kit.
There are other kits that work as well. I recently did one using a Venetian kit from Arizona Silhouette.
Tomorrow I'll have this one reworked with the corrected grain pattern aligned and I'll take more pictures.


Dale

 

[mark james]

Beautiful work Dale. After watching your demo several times I know the amount of effort and skill involved.

Well done.

 

[bobjackson]

Fantastic work Dale.

 

[Dale Allen]

Thanks fellas. I still enjoy the challenge.
After taking the upper section apart and reworking the grain alignment, I realized it was correct before. It is a case of the burl grain having so much pattern that it does not easily show alignment. Looking at the backside of the pen details the alignment better. Even though I take a very small amount out during the cutting, if I cut out half of a small knot or detail, the other half looks out of place.

 

[OZturner]

Beautiful Faux Cigar Dale,
Magnificent Blank, Beautiful Join Alignment, I didn't register any problem with the join.
Great Ash Production,
Superb Finish.
Congratulations,
Brian.