Segmented Euro + trial backgrounds

[alxe24]

I got this pen made a few weeks ago. Now I'm trying a few different backgrounds. Feed back good or not is always welcome.
Thanks for looking.

 

[alxe24]

 

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[leehljp]

The segmented with brass looks absolutely great.

 

[jaywood1207]

Photos look pretty good but the first one is my pick. The others seem to be too busy in the background to really show the pen. Pen looks really good but can we get a close up of the cap from a side view?

 

[alxe24]

Since you've asked nice here it is. Sorry for the crappy pictures.

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[kkwall]

Fantastic work. Very effective.

 

[Alexander]

You should post a "how to" on this process. I am impressed.

 

[huntersilver]

great looking, pen fantastic work[]

 

[Mikey]

Originally posted by Alexander
<br />You should post a "how to" on this process. I am impressed.

Make a blank square, set saw blade at xx height and run the blank through, making sure to turn it at 90* each pass. then cut material to fit into the slots, drill exactly in the middle and turn as normal.

At least that is how it looks to me.

BTW, great execution and nice look. I like all the backgrounds except the darker one withthe crinkle finish. If it was lighter I think it would be OK.

 

[chigdon]

The segmenting looks great and I really like the design.

 

[workinforwood]

I love the segments, they look masterful. And I like the kit you chose. I'm undecided on the actual barrel blank. It's probably the right choice...I can argue with myself over that all day! Thanx very much too for showing your cut blank.

 

[byounghusband]

Alex,
I agree with Jamie, the top pic has the best background. The others distract me from that awesome pen.

Thanks for the pic of the cut blank. What did you use for the accents to the wood inlayed into the cut slots?

 

[huntersilver]

thanks for sharing your technique[]

 

[alxe24]

Originally posted by byounghusband
<br />Alex,
I agree with Jamie, the top pic has the best background. The others distract me from that awesome pen.

Thanks for the pic of the cut blank. What did you use for the accents to the wood inlayed into the cut slots?

The main body is made with Curupay the inlay work is osage purple heart and soda can, the back slot is 2 pieces of maple with soda can in between.
Thank you all for you kind words.
Alex

 

[Stevej72]

Alex, great job on the pen, beautiful work! I like the first picture the best.

 

[CaptG]

Hi Alex, I also like the first picture best. Thanks so much for the before and after pics of the cap. Pictures are worth a 1000 words.

 

[Ron Mc]

Very well done! I love the use of the tin can to highlight the segments.
This is a beautiful pen.[]

 

[johncrane]

Alex your segment design is very impressive the pen also looks superb great effort all round.[]

 

[byounghusband]

Alex,
Soda can?? No Kidding? Cool. Very creative!!