Yes finally able to make a pen.

[sumterdad]

I have really been busy with the plumbing business that I have not been able to make a pen. been making plenty of blanks just no pens.:frown:
This is a blank that was sent to me for making some custom blanks for william(triw51) It was suppose to be a worthless wood blank cast in blue resin. I think he said aluminite. well to my suprise it was not worthless after all:biggrin: I am very happy with the wood. I really like the way the grain looks. I put this a chrome and satin cigar pen kit.

 

[plantman]

Very nice Chris !! Mite I suggest not putting your pen on a backround with a pattern when you take your photo. It draws the eye to the pattern and takes away from the beauty of the pen itself. Keep up the good wood !! Jim S

 

[sumterdad]

Very nice Chris !! Mite I suggest not putting your pen on a backround with a pattern when you take your photo. It draws the eye to the pattern and takes away from the beauty of the pen itself. Keep up the good wood !! Jim S

Yea i am waiting on a photo tent. Maybe then i can start to take better photos.

 

[joefyffe]

PURRRRRRRRRRRRRRR T

 

[mikespenturningz]

That is a very nice blank and pen. You did it real justice.

 

[sumterdad]

Thanks it feels good to be able to turn again. When you go that long you wonder if you can still do a good job.

 

[George417]

Well done pen, any one would be proud to use it.

 

[triw51]

Awsome job on the pen you did well/

 

[boxerman]

One sure nice looking pen.

 

[plantman]

:biggrin::biggrin: Chris: Check out a artical in the library under casting by Gerry Rhoades on how to take photos. He shows you how to make a light box out of white translucent plexiglass, where to purchase it, and how to light it . I made this setup and it takes great photos with no shadows or reflections. Goes together with super glue and no cutting involved. Your up and running in 5 to 10 minutes. I think it cost me about $50 with shipping. Check it out in my photos under "plantman". I usualy have to get my wife to show me how to turn the camera on when I take photos. Jim S

 

[SDB777]

Some kind of oak burl?

Regardless, you done this timber nicely!






Scott B

 

[sumterdad]

:biggrin::biggrin: Chris: Check out a artical in the library under casting by Gerry Rhoades on how to take photos. He shows you how to make a light box out of white translucent plexiglass, where to purchase it, and how to light it . I made this setup and it takes great photos with no shadows or reflections. Goes together with super glue and no cutting involved. Your up and running in 5 to 10 minutes. I think it cost me about $50 with shipping. Check it out in my photos under "plantman". I usualy have to get my wife to show me how to turn the camera on when I take photos. Jim S

Thanks. I will have to look into this. It looks simple enough to make.

 

[SDB777]

:biggrin::biggrin: Chris: Check out a artical in the library under casting by Gerry Rhoades on how to take photos. He shows you how to make a light box out of white translucent plexiglass, where to purchase it, and how to light it . I made this setup and it takes great photos with no shadows or reflections. Goes together with super glue and no cutting involved. Your up and running in 5 to 10 minutes. I think it cost me about $50 with shipping. Check it out in my photos under "plantman". I usualy have to get my wife to show me how to turn the camera on when I take photos. Jim S

Thanks. I will have to look into this. It looks simple enough to make.

You can make a light tent out of an old carboard box and a white sheet...then some lights on the sides and top. If the sheet isn't new, the biggest cost is the lighting.






Scott B