Segmented pen

[darbytee]

This is my first try at a segmented pen. It's walnut and black locust with pink ivory accents. I made a few mistakes and learned a few lessons on this one. First one being, don't try to watch NCAA basketball while you glue up a pattern because you won't pay attention to your pattern. Also, I didn't count on the grain of the black locust picking up so much of the walnut dust. Live and learn. Thanks for looking.

 

[swm6500]

Nice looking pen Fred. I agree with the walnut getting in the locust.

 

[DCBluesman]

Very nice work, Fred. I hope to gain the patience (and the nerve) to try one of those!

 

[Old Griz]

Fred, next time try wiping down the blank between grits with mineral spirits.. I have found that it helps take the sanding dust out of the open grain lighter woods.. does not work for all woods, but for most...

OH BTW, the pen look great... really nice job...

 

[WoodChucker]

Fred, you did a good job, I think it looks great!

 

[pastorbill1952]

Interesting pen, a lot of work to make the segments. The pink ivory was not to hide any blood stains was it? I would probably have a piece of a thmb hanging of the clip.

 

[Fleabit]

Still came out looking good! Good job! Who won?

 

[jdavis]

Good job Fred. Looks really good. Thanks for sharing.