egnald
Member
Greetings all:
Well, it's a disappointment. This is the first time I've turned Osage Orange. It turned much easier than I thought it would as Hedge Apple has a reputation about being really hard. When I assembled it (Gold Cigar kit) I noticed a dent, chip, or something. I sure wish it would have been on the opposite side so I could have covered it with the clip. (see the middle picture).
I disassembled the pen and did a spot repair with CA glue (sorta). Upon close inspection it appears that this may have been caused by a crack or something when I pressed the nib in. The pictures of the pen are pre-fix. I really like the color so I guess I just have to add it to my collection of other minor blems. I'll probably cut another piece of Osage Orange and try again tomorrow.
Regards,
Dave
Three views of the pen as it is rotated:
Well, it's a disappointment. This is the first time I've turned Osage Orange. It turned much easier than I thought it would as Hedge Apple has a reputation about being really hard. When I assembled it (Gold Cigar kit) I noticed a dent, chip, or something. I sure wish it would have been on the opposite side so I could have covered it with the clip. (see the middle picture).
I disassembled the pen and did a spot repair with CA glue (sorta). Upon close inspection it appears that this may have been caused by a crack or something when I pressed the nib in. The pictures of the pen are pre-fix. I really like the color so I guess I just have to add it to my collection of other minor blems. I'll probably cut another piece of Osage Orange and try again tomorrow.
Regards,
Dave
Three views of the pen as it is rotated:
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