First Large Pens

[NavyDiver]

Josh and I decided to try our hand at something other than a slimline kit over the weekend. Here is the result. Mine is a Titanium Cigar out of Brazilian Cherry.

Josh completed a Euro also using Brazilian Cherry.

We are both quite pleased with the results.
Eric

 

[terrymiller]

Eric both of them look really good what finish are you using. If you would like we could get together sometime and I can help you learn some of the other finishes that are commonly used.

 

[NavyDiver]

Thanks Terry. We are using the Hut Crystal Coat and Hut PPP wax that came in the starter kit from Woodcraft. I am definitely interested in getting together to learn more finishes.
Eric

 

[Penmonkey]

Nice pens Eric. Your photos are pretty good too.

 

[NavyDiver]

Travis,
Thanks. Our first attempt at photos was using a piece of felt for a background and that just wasn't cutting it. After looking around at all the great examples in the galleries, we decided to try a different background and use a nautical theme with our photos.

 

[Blind_Squirrel]

WOW!

You guys sure are learning fast! Those are both nice looking pens!

 

[blodal]

Very nice. Keep up the good work.

 

[DFM]

Good work frogman!

 

[Marc Phillips]

From an old Chief Boatswains mate, formerly a puddle pirate, those are great looking pens! ... for a squid [] KIDDING!!! []

I like that warm look they have... seems to fit that wood well...

 

[redfishsc]

Now wait just a minute.

Am I sensing a copyright infringement? Let's see here. Look at his brazilian cherry cigar--- in black ti-- on a sandy-looking laminate---- on a frilly seashell nonetheless......


and my recent bloodwood cigar....in black ti---- on a sandy-looking laminate---- on a frilly seashell nonetheless... now you tell me....

Lol, nice pens and nice photos! The brazilian cherry looks very nice. It's a tough wood, that pen will last a good long while.

 

[fiferb]

I hate to tell you redfish, but Navydiver's picture came out better.[}] Nice job to both of you![]

 

[elody21]

Eric, Great Job on the pens. I love the first one the best! I think Black ti is my favorite finish! Alice

 

[redfishsc]

Originally posted by fiferb
<br />I hate to tell you redfish, but Navydiver's picture came out better.[}] Nice job to both of you![]

....and you would be right![]

 

[NavyDiver]

Redfish,
Didn't mean to steal your backdrop. We were looking for ideas and figured this would be a great use for 20 years worth of treasure picked up in sport and military diving [8D].

 

[redfishsc]

Lol, chances are I stole if from someone else who hasn't spoken up yet.

I'd love to be a diver but haven't the time or money for it at the moment. Which is disappointing b/c I live 30 mins from the ocean.


BTW, how did you like turning the b.cherry? I find it a bit splintery but otherwise a good turning wood.

 

[NavyDiver]

I've only turned one pen with it, and Josh has done one. Neither of us had any problems, but we are so new, we might not know any better []. Hope to try something different today.