Alan Zenreich
08-23-2010, 1:05 PM
From left to right, this weekend's turnings.
My first experience with both an M3 Damascus blank and the Jr. Statesman II components. I made this pen for myself.
I enjoyed working with the M3 metal composite blank... it cut very well with carbide tools. I would have liked to see a bit more pattern in the Damascus... it's very subtle. I'm pleased with the Statesman parts, and think it goes well with the blank.
I made the acrylic pen in the middle for a co-worker of my wife. He is retiring to an ocean community, and she wanted to give him a going away present that reminds her of the beach.
Finally, I've been eyeing coffee bean blanks for some time, and decided to make this as a gift for a dedicated coffee drinker. Though this pen has a CA finish, I will also give her a slice of the unfinished blank so she can sniff the beans.
My first experience with both an M3 Damascus blank and the Jr. Statesman II components. I made this pen for myself.
I enjoyed working with the M3 metal composite blank... it cut very well with carbide tools. I would have liked to see a bit more pattern in the Damascus... it's very subtle. I'm pleased with the Statesman parts, and think it goes well with the blank.
I made the acrylic pen in the middle for a co-worker of my wife. He is retiring to an ocean community, and she wanted to give him a going away present that reminds her of the beach.
Finally, I've been eyeing coffee bean blanks for some time, and decided to make this as a gift for a dedicated coffee drinker. Though this pen has a CA finish, I will also give her a slice of the unfinished blank so she can sniff the beans.