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Pen Wizard that is...

Silkwood with basket-weave glitter fill:
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Rosewood with basket-weave glitter fill:
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Yellowheart with no-fill basket-weave:
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It would appear that you have at least a clue as to what you're doing :wink:! Nice looking pens. I really like the different beadings on the ends.
 
Great looking Pens Ed, the Pen Wizard sure does some beautiful designs, Knowing what to do with it is a BIG help.
I remember giving an old sow we used to have a Wall Street Journal once, she just sniffed it and stomped it into the ground, probably what I'd do with a Pen Wizard.
 
Ed,
Very nice work. I was lucky enough to just get a PW and a Dremel 400xpr.
Your work gives me something to shoot for. Will there be a tutorial from you soon??
 
Looks like about a 1/16 end mill - The use of the beads to raise the basket weave above the fittings is a very nice design. The photos appear to show the bottom of the milling about the same height as the fittimgs at the end. Very good looking work. My wife gifted me with one today and I have a lot of learning to do -- and a good example to use for reference
 
Ed,

It sure looks like you are ready to write the first review/tutorial.

If you have time to do so, please submit to Doc and the rest of us (owners) can use yours as a format. My original plan was to give each participant an outline, but I suspect you don't need one!!:laugh:

The other part of my "Plan" (which is certainly subject to change - if you wish) was to have each person use one gear configuration. It appears each of these was done with the same gear ratios. To keep it simple, if you WANT to, show all the things that can be done, without changing those gears.

Of course, you CAN do anything you like, this is just meant as a friendly suggestion. Hope you will write something, tho- it would make a great "starting point"!!
 
Thanks everyone...I'll do my best to shoot a how-to and lessons learned video or two within the next week or so. The things I thought I'd concentrate on are tightening up the mechanics so cuts are as uniform as possible. Also might be helpful to discuss what burs I've been using as well as the glitter fill process.
 
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Ed, Those are some real nice pens. How much time did each one take, with the set up and inlay fill. Oh, by the way, congratulations on having it featured on the home page. One of these days I wanna grow up and be like you guys. Great Job!:wink::wink:
 
Great looking pen's. After reading a few posts by you guys who own a Pen Wizard and looking at the finished product, I caught the bug. As I told the wife, I couldnt help myself!!! So I went on line and bought one early last week, it's scheduled to arrive today :biggrin:

Jim
 
Ed, I met you a few months back at Front Range Woodturners when you demo'd the Rose Engine Lathe. Man, you have more toys than I do, and I have a few!!! These are really nice. I may have to mention to Andy we might need another Demo at FRW!

As usual, it's your handle on doing them perfectly that impresses me. It's one thing to have all these toys, it's another to be Master of them.

You Sir, are Master of them.

Regards,
Dale
 
I do have to admit that I often dream about this stuff. Having turning on the brain, combined with a large amount of spare (retired) time, means I get a lot of time in the shop - practice is the key to turning good stuff.

It's really a privilege to be in this position and to have so many cyber friends to share with...thanks everyone.
 
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