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... And they're wooden also!

My first successful attempt at this design came out OK (Diamonds), but I wanted to get the pattern thinner to avoid the need for a 2-sided appearance.

The first inlay (2-sided pattern, previous thread) was about .352" thick. This 3-sided inlay is about .265" thick for each section. I just needed more practice getting the triangles smaller, the diamonds/squares were not the problem.

The 5 layer bands were supposed to duplicate the Black/Maple/Walnut/Maple/Black theme for the inlay, but you can't notice the middle being walnut vs black. And I screwed up sizing the end caps, but I'm still happy with the results.



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WOAH NELLY!!!! Looks like you have become a Master at Segmenting!!!! I love the look of it. Now to do it with Yellowheart and Ebony!!! Waffle House Pattern, here we come!!!


Again, I love how you keep pushing the envelope!!
 
EBorraga said:
WOAH NELLY!!!! Looks like you have become a Master at Segmenting!!!! I love the look of it. Now to do it with Yellowheart and Ebony!!! Waffle House Pattern, here we come!!!


Again, I love how you keep pushing the envelope!!
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I'll put it one my list of "to-do's." # 431.
 

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Ed McDonnell said:
Hey Mark - Really impressive. Is your eyesight good enough for this teeny detail work or do you have a good set of magnifiers.

Ed
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Hi Ed, actually my vision is 20/950 and 20/1000, with slowly developing cataracts. I usually take my glasses off and just get to 2" from the pieces if I'm gluing the segments. So far I have not glued my eye lids yet.

My hands are getting more shaky, so that is more of a concern.

I'm just sanding the triangles down, so no need to get too close.
 

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TattooedTurner said:
Another awesome pen Mark! The thing I like about your work is you're always striving to do better, regardless of how good - or great - the last one was.
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I feel the same when I think, "Okay...he can't possibly top this one." And then you do. Every time. Beautiful work, Mark. (And I couldn't agree with you more, Jay.)
 
A collective thank you for all the kind comments. Out of the shop for about 2 weeks, but 5 more blanks are waiting in line to be turned.
 
Awesome segmenting, but........

Really nice segmenting! But I think a nicer pen than a lower end WallStreet II would make a huge difference. IMHO.
 
rossvh said:
Really nice segmenting! But I think a nicer pen than a lower end WallStreet II would make a huge difference. IMHO.
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Mark is about the challenge. Pen kits are dime a dozen. And he also gives most away. Kit is there to show off his blank. I do mostly the same.
 
rossvh said:
Really nice segmenting! But I think a nicer pen than a lower end WallStreet II would make a huge difference. IMHO.
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I'm In Lancaster, PA right now displaying the IAP Collection and doing some private showings, so just checking in.

Ross, you are totally correct - I would need to be more attentive to the kit if I had customers, or family that needs a 21'st pen, or neighbors that want a pen for themselves or their dogs to chew on, or, etc... LOL. But that is not why I enjoy this hobby.

Ernie is correct, I give most away, or just throw them in a drawer after the design is done. I really enjoy figuring out if I can do the designs; If I get lucky through trial and error and am close to being successful, I'll post pickies and some explanations so that others like you can buy the expensive kits, make the designs, make big bucks and retire to a desert island. Your observation is entirely correct, the kit is of little concern to me; actually, I usually look for what I have laying around and design the blank around whatever is available.

Oh, I actually like the Sierra series (reliable mechanisms on the authentic, and some clones - My opinion only) as well as the lowly slimline, many design opportunities for a cheap $2.00 kit. I also like Knurl, and the Majestic Series. Basically, I'm trying to use up the kits I have before I die! :eek: No need to buy more.

IAP Collection at the Lancaster Mid-Atlantic Woodturning Symposium:
 

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