It's been about 3 years since...

[DaveO]

I last turned a pen. Made a large lot of them for my cousins wedding and just got burnt out on pen making. Fast forward 3 years and a friend requests that I make her some to give as gifts for Christmas. I guess it's like riding a bike, you don't ever forget how. But you do get a lot slower, it took 4 hours to make these 2 pens.

On the left is a double dyed Box Elder burl chrome Euro with a custom curly Sycamore center band. And on the right is a Amboynia burl, with Amboynia sapwood and credit card center band. Both finished with CA.
Sorry for the poor picture, my photo-cube has been lent out due to lack of personal use.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a wonderful New Years to all!!!


Dave

 

[Mike Davis]

Beautiful Work Dave!

Hope you are well, haven't seen much of you.

 

[boxxmaker]

Don't look like you lost the touch,fine looking work there. :icon_cheers

 

[sawman101]

Wow! Those look beautiful; beautiful grain patterns and great finish on both. I really like the custom center bands--it's the first time I have ever seen them.:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap
:saw:

 

[TracyP]

Beautiful Pens.

 

[MikeL]

You still got it! Dave taught me how to turn pens a long while ago. Of course I still have that demo pn he gifted me that day. Great work then and now.

 

[froglips]

:eusa_clap:eusa_danc:icon_thum

Its like that famous saying, "its like falling off a horse".

Jim

 

[ScottM]

You still have it DaveO:icon_thum

 

[PChristy]

WOW!! Dave those look great - :icon_thum It is good to see your work again:eusa_clap

 

[NCTurner]

So have you been spinning anything else, or is this the first in 3 yrs? Glad to see you makin some sawdust!

 

[Canuck]

You certainly haven't lost the touch, DaveO!!!!

I too learned how to turn pens from your great pointers.

Where ya been!!????

I miss seeing your WIP's and more of your fine work.

Don;t be such a stranger around these parts. We miss your wit and talent!!!:wsmile:

The pens are real perty!

Wayne

 

[DaveO]

So have you been spinning anything else, or is this the first in 3 yrs? Glad to see you makin some sawdust!

Gary I've turned many a bowl and built several pieces of furniture. I just haven't had the desire for pens in a while.
I'm glad to see the many that I have helped into the ways of pen turning. It is fun and gratifying. But when it becomes production work my interest fades.

Dave

 

[Sealeveler]

A couple good looking pens there.
Tony

 

[MrAudio815]

Wow Dave,

Those are Beautiful~! Wonderful job for sure~!

You said you used a credit card for part of the center band??? Did you just cut a square piece a glue it to your blank? That is very interesting indeed.


Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas to you and your Family~!

 

[CaptnA]

Very nice DaveO!
I really like the cc highlight. I've used some alternatives but never thought of a cc. Lord knows we get enough we need something to do with them!
You certainly haven't lost your touch.
I agree, anytime I make several of most things I get over it for quite a while.

 

[Mt. Gomer]

Dave!!! Great to see you and beautiful work (as always)!!

Travis

 

[FredP]

I see you haven't lost your touch Dave.:icon_thum:icon_thum They look great.

 

[peteb301]

Glad to see you back on the web, WE aand missed you. and very nice pens.

 

[Glennbear]

Very good looking Dave :thumbs_up, it is nice to see your pen making talents again. :wsmile:

 

[NCTurner]

Guess it hasn't been that long since you've posted any work, but it sure does seem like it. Anyway great to hear from ya and they sure are some classy pens!