James Monroe Oak Statesman

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Mark.
You are a much better pen maker than you are a photographer.
I have seen this in person, it is stunning.

Nice work my friend.
 
Mark, I am impressed with the clean execution and classic simplicity of the wood and banding. That is the mark of thoughtful craftsmanship. Beautiful.
 
bpgoldo said:
Mark, I am impressed with the clean execution and classic simplicity of the wood and banding. That is the mark of thoughtful craftsmanship. Beautiful.
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I appreciate the comment as I envy your work with segmenting! I WILL be exploring using Turquoise Tru-stone slices as you have done. I love your inspiration.

My simple segmentation is very clean and accurate (when done right...) and also very easy!

magpens said:
Beautiful work, Mark !!!!! . Statesman is a lovely kit.
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I had never turned a Statesman before acquiring these "Historical Blanks." They are a BIG pen! Actually, not my preference, but they are turning fine.

elkhorn said:
Well done, Mark! The banding really adds to the look of the pen. As usual, your fit and finish is superb!
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Thank you! (Again, from another turner I admire!). The veneers for the bands are a very easy modification. Again, the hardest element is to "just do it." After 2-3 attempts, all the tweaking will be done and it will be an easy task.

Dalecamino said:
The accents really set the oak in a beautiful display Mark. Well done. :wink:
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Maybe I need a custom center-band :biggrin::biggrin::big grin:! Thanks my friend!

bobjackson said:
Great job as usual. I'm sure he will cherish it.
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He did appreciate it. But he had a choice between George Washington Horse Chestnut blanks and these (I gave him a choice 2 months ago). I suspect for historical reasons he now wishes he chose the G. Washington blanks. (My opinion... these were more colorful.

Jim15 said:
Awesome pen Mark.
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Thanks Jim!
 
Those presidential woods are precious blanks and you have done it well. Awesome pen and awesome gesture. I am sure he was very appreciative and awestruck!
 
Mark! This pen is absolutely stunning! This is probably one of my favorite pens I have seen on this site! Beautiful!!
 
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