Took a shot at a segemented pen...

[allisnut]

Amboyna burl and blackwood. The original plan got modified when the end of the amboyna blew out. I turned it off and added a band of blackwood to save the blank. Your thoughts are welcomed!

 

[allisnut]

Here's the pen blank cutting sled I made earlier this week. This works much better than the miter gauge with a wooden fence that I was using.

 

[rcflyer23]

Here's the pen blank cutting sled I made earlier this week. This works much better than the miter gauge with a wooden fence that I was using.

Great save on that pen.. What kit is that. I really like it. I've done a few segmented and you executed that perfectly. If you want to send it to me I'll give it a good inspection. :rotflm:

 

[toolferone]

Wow, the 1st 2 pics really look like a diamond in the rough. It sure doesn't look like it will turn out as pretty as the last 2 pics. Too much work for me.

 

[tryingtokeepmyfingers]

ok this is totally making me pull the trigger on a lathe.... that is amazing

 

[allisnut]

It is a magnetic vertex kit. As far as the rough looking blank goes, it is amazing how some of the trashiest pieces of wood become gems when you round them.

 

[rcflyer23]

It is a magnetic vertex kit. As far as the rough looking blank goes, it is amazing how some of the trashiest pieces of wood become gems when you round them.

I've done that several times, had a piece of wood that just didn't seem all that exciting and it really looked great afterwards.

Actually I've had two that surprised me...

This segmented pen this was one of my first tries, All just plain wood but turned pretty cool.

and my Popsicle stick pen

I am going to have to get some of those kits. I really like that... What did you use for a finish on this pen?

 

[allisnut]

21 coats of thin CA and wet micromesh....

 

[rcflyer23]

21 coats of thin CA and wet micromesh....

Cool... I still haven't perfected my CA Finish. Sounds like I might not be using enough coats..