"I'm like King Midas in reverse..."

[plano_harry]

Something for the Tony Soprano fans This special edition CAO prompted me skip the ash and try my hand at a Dale Allen inspired tobacco foot. The guy at the cigar store wanted a price on 50 pieces - I think I have a label problem! :biggrin: These cigars had a dark oily wrapper so I went with stabilized claro walnut burl. It was a challenge getting the foot to look right. I might need to go a little darker. Not being a cigar smoker, I am just winging it here. Still pretty shiny at MM1500. Thanks in advance for comments and suggestions, and thanks Dale for the technique.

Harry

 

[MikeL]

Good looking wood and pen. Nicely done!

 

[Bob Wemm]

That is very awesome.

Bob.

 

[Jim15]

That's great work.

 

[Whaler]

WOW awesome pen and photography.

 

[Dale Allen]

Nicely done Harry! Let me know how long it takes to make 50:biggrin:

You know those brown colored markers they sell for touching up the scratches in furniture? They work good for darkening the ends (start with the lightest one first-DAMHIKT)
And a fine abranet puts a nice matte finish on it but buff lightly!

 

[mikespenturningz]

WOW that is just great work. Very nice Harry.

 

[bobleibo]

I like that a LOT! Very unique, something that would go well in a display case.

 

[plano_harry]

Thanks Dale, I will have to check that out. Not sure I want to make 50 of those! But, by the time I am half way through, I should have the mistakes down to a minimum :tongue: I think ash is easier to do. Probably stop with abranet 600 (I love that stuff - will never go back to scratch paper) and drop the MM.

Nicely done Harry! Let me know how long it takes to make 50:biggrin:

You know those brown colored markers they sell for touching up the scratches in furniture? They work good for darkening the ends (start with the lightest one first-DAMHIKT)
And a fine abranet puts a nice matte finish on it but buff lightly!

 

[ashaw]

Harry
It looks great. I would keep the finish just like that.

 

[BW Design Works]

Great choice of wood for this Harry! I think the finish is fine but can't wait to see how you change it up.

 

[John Den]

Takes me back 25 years!
Regards,
John

 

[edicehouse]

Badabing!

 

[seamus7227]

Well Done Harry!!!

 

[plano_harry]

Thanks for all the kind words, tips and favorable comments.

Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!

Harry

 

[SteveJ]

Can you get those 50 done in time for Black Friday - or at least Small Business Saturday? Sometimes I am afraid to take my pens in to show a store owner for fear that I would get such an order.

Have fun!

Steve

 

[plano_harry]

:biggrin::biggrin: My business is too small to qualify for for small!

 

[LagniappeRob]

I might have a couple label sets. I can check when I get home if you need. I won't have 50 but maybe 1 or 2 or 3 at the outside.

 

[LagniappeRob]

:biggrin::biggrin: My business is too small to qualify for for small!

For Amex's "Shop Small" promo? I qualify... I don't remember anything special about qualifying. My signs will be out on Saturday. Amex users get $10 back when they spend $10 or more with their cards.