Commisioned Civil War Pen

[Jon Lanier]

I was asked to do one of these civil war pens just like the one I had made for my son at Christmas... but with a logo. I thought I'd have to send off the pen to have it lasered. I've never been able to do the decaling work on anything but Maple.

But this Cherry burl (which came from the cherry burl my son gave me for Christmas) had a spot on it after turning I thought I could put his logo. wow, it worked. almost looks like the logo always belonged there.

[Baxter Smith]

Very nice pen!

[Mark Hubl]

I like it. The decal worked well. This is a pretty cool looking kit as well.

[Jim Burr]

Very nice wood Jon. That kit has never been my favorite, but your work sure moves it up on the list!

[Jon Lanier]

Thanks everyone.

Jim, not a fav of mine either. I first did one for my son who is a Civil War, WWI, WWII buff. Posted pictures of it and now I'm getting some orders. It's not the best looking pen, but it has nice balance, and if you like heft in your writing instrument... this works.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nice work Jon! Really like the wood!

[John W Dixon]

Looks really nice! Would love to hear your process for doing the decal.

John

[Bernie Weishapl]

Jon that is a really nice pen out of some really nice wood.

[Jon Lanier]

Looks really nice! Would love to hear your process for doing the decal.

John

Thanks John, you can go here at my blog... there is 3 parts.
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/entry.php?9-Decal-Pen-Tutorial-%28Part-1%29

[John W Dixon]

Jon that is a great tutorial. Thank You!

John

[Don Alexander]

+1 on the tutorial and thank you

[Montgomery Scott]

Nice work, but that is one ugly looking kit.