Walnut and Maple part 2

[daledut]

After looking at the pen I posted yesterday and receiving the comments here, I decided to make some modifications.

I went back to the shop and made an aditional upper and lower barrel. I ended up with 2 pens. Let me know what you think.
You can see the original configuration here http://www.penturners.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3246

 

[tipusnr]

Smart looking pens. I still like the original however the top one here is very proper looking and the bottom one reminds me of a lava lamp. Keep experimenting...you're good at it!!

 

[Fred in NC]

Looking good, Dale!

 

[vick]

I think the bottom looks a lot better with the matched pattern. By the way thanks for the tip on how to do it.

 

[Tom McMillan]

Both look great Dale!!! These flow much better for me!! Nice work!!

 

[jb_pratt]

Dale, I did see the original posting and I personally didn’t care for the difference between the top and bottom. This on the other hand is outstanding!! I love the look of the bottom pen. I’ll have to go back through your old postings and read how you are able to get that look. Thanks for sharing.

 

[woodscavenger]

Lava lamp pen. I like it. Makes it kind of a retro pen doesn't it?

 

[C_Ludwigsen]

Dale, this change really enhanced these 2 pens. The lower pen especially looks very fine.

 

[daledut]

Thanks for the compliments. I think these are keepers.

And you are all welcome to the dowel technique.

 

[dougle40]

Dale ,
I love the bottom one , you've really outdone yourself there .

 

[KKingery]

Without a doubt - #2 gets my vote! It's great! (#1 is pretty good too, but I really like the design on #2) The colors work exceptionally well together.

 

[tonyhamm]

Both pens look much better after the rework. I agree that the bottom one is especially nice.

Tony

 

[Gary]

I think these two are a great improvement...nice work!

 

[Gregory Huey]

You wound up with a great pair of pens I like them both.

 

[woodpens]

Good plan! Two excellent pens instead of one. My favorite is the one with the dowels. I am going to have to try that one of these days.

 

[jkirkb94]

It works better this way. The first time looked good but I do like them better now.[] Good job! Kirk[8D]

 

[btboone]

Very nice Dale. Now get some lava lamp red bowling ball material and do one for the lava lamp enthusiasts! I do like the wood combination you used. Very classy.