spaceengravers
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Here's a pen I just finished. It was a lot of firsts for me. I got my dead center from JohnnyCNC...my last part for TBC. Since this was a slim kit and I didn't have the bushings to TBC I used my new adjustable mandle and turned one end at a time. I figured the shorter distance simulated TBC. I did finish (BLO/CA) between centers using the 60 degree live/dead centers. No problems with "out of round" blanks this time!!! I was really excited about that.
This was the first time I've made my own custom center band. My intent was to make this not look so much like a slim. I also added a custom clip on it just for fun.
Pen details:
Gold Slimline kit (bought from an IAP member)
Top and bottom barrels are Zebra wood
Centerband is Bocote
Please let me know if you have any suggestions and what you think!
Mike
This was the first time I've made my own custom center band. My intent was to make this not look so much like a slim. I also added a custom clip on it just for fun.
Pen details:
Gold Slimline kit (bought from an IAP member)
Top and bottom barrels are Zebra wood
Centerband is Bocote
Please let me know if you have any suggestions and what you think!
Mike