alamocdc
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and turned some new ones for me. I just want to prepare those of you that know me. These are B2B.[:0] Yes, I know, I never turn B2B... okay, I rarely turn B2B, but I often do on my first version of any pen and such was the case with these two. I also used a new finish for the first time (Minwax Polycrylic spray can... I think I'll stick to dipping lacquer). First is a gold El Grande RB in Macassar Ebony.
And a gold Churchill RB in some of Darrick's (Chitswood) Letterwood (figureless Snakewood) that I plan to carry to test the finish. I don't know if his guarantee appplies to the Letterwood (and I'm not real worried about it), but both halves of this blank blew into 4 or 5 pieces while drilling. The strange part is that I drilled these both very slowly. I drilled about 1/4" at a time and let the blank rest for 10 minutes. I was about 3/4 through each when it blew. Luckily I found all the pieces and was able to glue them back together (almost seamlessly I might add).
For some reason the finish on the lower barrel almost looks blotchy up by the CB, but it is just as smoot as the rest. I have no explanation as to the cause. I'm still on the fence about these two kits. I'm not at all happy with the amount of plastic (even though there's less in the Churchill) in these pens, especially for what they cost. As always, thanks for looking and feel free to hammer away.
And a gold Churchill RB in some of Darrick's (Chitswood) Letterwood (figureless Snakewood) that I plan to carry to test the finish. I don't know if his guarantee appplies to the Letterwood (and I'm not real worried about it), but both halves of this blank blew into 4 or 5 pieces while drilling. The strange part is that I drilled these both very slowly. I drilled about 1/4" at a time and let the blank rest for 10 minutes. I was about 3/4 through each when it blew. Luckily I found all the pieces and was able to glue them back together (almost seamlessly I might add).
For some reason the finish on the lower barrel almost looks blotchy up by the CB, but it is just as smoot as the rest. I have no explanation as to the cause. I'm still on the fence about these two kits. I'm not at all happy with the amount of plastic (even though there's less in the Churchill) in these pens, especially for what they cost. As always, thanks for looking and feel free to hammer away.