Not intended to be a modified cigar pen

[hilltopper46]

I started out to make a standard cigar pen... but due to a small oversight on using the incorrect center bushing for the top barrel, I ended up modifying this one as well...

• Blank material is acrylester from WoodTurningz 'Molten Metal'
• Centerband is pearlized black AA from BearToothWoods
• Plating is black titanium.

Micromeshed to 12K then a rub down with TurtleWax rubbing compound cream.

 

[Muggsy1776]

Looks good!

 

[LanceD]

I actually like the looks of it better than the standard way it's built.

 

[G1Pens]

Been there done that!! Looks good, very natural look. I love the molten metal. I have one of those. I think I just may have to turn it soon. It looks very good. Great recovery.

That's why I like pen turning so much. I can screw it up and still come out of it with a decent pen if I just stay cool and think it through. Only another pen turner would ever know.

 

[ed4copies]

VERY clever, Tony!!!

Bring it to the next meeting as a "show and tell" on how to "overcome" our "redesign opportunities"!!!!!

 

[RichB]

That is Outstanding. I think all of us have had that happen.

 

[seamus7227]

wow!! nice recovery! I actually think that looks better as well than the original design.

 

[airrat]

Been there too, Always fun being creative. Looks great

 

[MatthewZS]

I have to agree, I like this alot better than the normal cigar style! Very nice!!

 

[omb76]

Very nice! I read the title and then looked at the pictures before reading the post and it took me a couple of seconds to see where the modification was done. You did good!

 

[bitshird]

Good recovery Tony! I agree it looks better than a stock kit.

 

[Jgrden]

Heck, looks natural to me. Maybe you should market these pens. They are just a little better for the ladies section. (I'll catch flak for that one).

 

[ed4copies]

Tony just stopped in and yes, it would be a GREAT ladies pen!! Does require a little modification of the kit centerband that could be daunting to some---but it IS worth it IMO and Tony's pen looks very natural. Not as "top heavy" as the standard cigar, either.