Trench Glue-up

[Wmcullen]

I tried something new and want to share the result.

After turning for a few hours yesterday, I had wood shavings from multiple species of wood.

Using a parting tool, I cut a few trenches into padauk blanks. I packed them with the thin CA glue and the wood shavings.

Thanks for looking.
- Cullen

 

[mark james]

Nice... I'm a fan.

Center bands are sweet; consider the segments in a better alignment for the two sections to be similar - a very 'nit pick'. I just favor rings to be similarily placed for both sections (or single sections). A very minor consideration. Very nice!

 

[Wmcullen]

Nice... I'm a fan.

Center bands are sweet; consider the segments in a better alignment for the two sections to be similar - a very 'nit pick'. I just favor rings to be similarily placed for both sections (or single sections). A very minor consideration. Very nice!

Thanks Mark. Great feedback!
And since I haven't said it yet to everyone: Merry Christmas!

 

[jttheclockman]

People make entire pens with scraps like that and also use metals such as brass and aluminum together.

 

[magpens]

Nice going, Cullen !

That kind of a segmentation pattern would look really nice on a Cigar pen kit . . which is a bit bigger with a slightly different shape.
You could even make it as a single barrel pen.

I like what you have done to reduce the burden on waste disposal systems !

 

[Bryguy]

Looks great!

 

[howsitwork]

I like the distinct "ridge" just before the nib section in the paduak. This will give a positive grip and is not something I'd considered before. Thanks for the inspiration !