Slimline Dymondwood Mont Blanc Pen

[dougle40]

Just finished this pen . It's a slimline pen kit with the addition of a Mont Blanc center band that was left over from a Mont Blanc pen that was turned without the band .
This is the first time that I've turned a pen that when it was finished and I got the feel of it , I said to myself - self - this pen aint going anywhere , it's mine !!

 

[Fred in NC]

Nice pen, Dough. I also like the grip. Nice finish too.

Self has told me to keep a couple pens. I was very obedient . . .

 

[tipusnr]

Mont Blanc centerband DOES add a touch of class! Nice work!!

 

[Doghouse]

I just picked up some sheets of dymondwood it is beautiful stuff. How was the turning of it?

 

[dougle40]

Doghouse,
I think that I've mentioned before that I love working with it . Just remember to keep your tools sharp and when rounding off the blank , don't get too agressive . Once it's rounded off you can proceed as normal .
Don't expect shavings to come off of it but instead a very fine , almost, dust or powder.
You mentioned "sheets" , how did it come and what is the size of a sheet? The stuff that I get comes in sticks about 33" long and 5/8" square like the picture below.