My 1st segmented wave design

[Firefyter-emt]

Here is another pencil I finished off. I use pencils for work, so I probably make more than most.. I think this may replace the goncallo alves one I posted yesterday in my pocket for now.. The wood is Imbuya with a dual paduck inlay. Greek key fancy Berea kit.

This is also my favorite slimline shape with a slight buldge on the cap and a straight barrel. It has a buffed lacquer finish.

PS.. I tried this same inlay on maple, guess what?? The maple sucked in the red color and took on a neat pink shade when sanding / alcohol cleaning. I said what the heck and finished it off anyway. My wife loves it, it will be hers when the finish is done.

 

[Johnathan]

Very unique looking. I like the contrast between the two colors of wood.

 

[Firefyter-emt]

Yea it is very subtle looking. If you get back more then a foot or so you can't even notice it. I have tried this a couple times and have had a couple that did not get fully glued & tight, but I switched to using two wood jaw screw clamps and can use their leverage to really crank down on them.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Great looking pen , wish the background solid think the inlay would show up more (to busy)

 

[Jim15]

Pencil looks good to me.

jim

 

[pete00]

looking good to me...

 

[challagan]

Nice job, I like the inlay work alot.

Corey

 

[Randy_]

Originally posted by OKLAHOMAN
<br />.....wish the background solid think the inlay would show up more (to busy)

Exactly what I was thinking!!