Tried Something New With A Slimline

[George Summers]

May not be new but at least its a new style for me. I cut the upper blank length to (standard length + thickness of centerband + ¼"), used a tube that was standard length + thinkness of centerband. Drilled out the ¼" with a bit the same diameter as the 7mm bushings OD. Turned the lower blank BtoB so the ¼" hollow in the upper tube would overlap the lower tube. Material is cedar.

http://www.ncwoodworker.net/gallery/showimage.php?i=4411&c=197

George

[John Hart]

Nice job on that George! I tried doing something like that once and failed miserably. Cool Pen. I also couldn't help but to browse the rest of your gallery. Nice work all around! That Mahogany Jewelry Armoir is awesome!!:)

[Frank Fusco]

Yes, losing the center band can make the lowly slimline kit very versitile indeed. Does that bulge on the upper barrel allow enough clearance under the clip for use in a pocket? Looks tight from the picture.

[Tom Sherman]

Very nice George, that's thinking out of the box.

[Corey Hallagan]

Very nice George, some gorgeous coloring in that and the home made euro look is great craftsmanship!

Corey

[Bernie Weishapl]

George that is mighty fine looking. Great job.

[Michael Stafford]

Great idea, George and a very cool looking pen. I hope you are having fun turning now.:D

[Corey Hallagan]

I agree with John George, some beautiful projects!!

Corey

[Curt Fuller]

That's a really nice looking pen. Great idea!

[Christopher Pine]

Good looking pen.. I rarely use the centerband on my slimline pens.. The kits a very versatile with creativity as you have exhibited here! Nice!
I also as others have said like your other work. Your teak table is really nice.. i like the thick top like that!

Chris