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Scott Greaves
10-30-2003, 2:38 PM
Hi Everybody!

I turned a couple of pens last night in preparation for a show. These pens are a modification of a slimline pen kit.

The first one is yellow with black swirl acrylic acetate from Berea, and the tip end is black Steelwood from Bill Baumbeck.

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The second one is red stabilized curly poplar from Bill Baumbeck, and the tip is alternative ivory from Craft Supplies.

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Both are based on platinum Father Sing pens (I like the clip!).

Scott.
Todd Burch
10-30-2003, 8:34 PM
Cool pens Scott. Very artsy!

The second one reminds me of a little feller that I found in the woods not too long ago.
Brad Schafer
10-30-2003, 10:06 PM
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Scott Greaves
10-31-2003, 12:27 AM
The second one reminds me of a little feller that I found in the woods not too long ago.

Todd!

I don't think I'd want to try turning that thing!!! :D

Scott
Todd Burch
10-31-2003, 1:04 AM
Scott, your IMG embeds are no longer working. The pictures aren't showing up now. Perhaps you moved them? Todd.
Ken Salisbury
10-31-2003, 5:41 AM
Hi Everybody!

I turned a couple of pens last night in preparation for a show. These pens are a modification of a slimline pen kit.

The first one is yellow with black swirl acrylic acetate from Berea, and the tip end is black Steelwood from Bill Baumbeck.

The second one is red stabilized curly poplar from Bill Baumbeck, and the tip is alternative ivory from Craft Supplies.

Both are based on platinum Father Sing pens (I like the clip!).

Scott.

I really like the variation Scott - I think I will be a thief and steal the idea and whip some out for my Christmas Show coming up in December. Thanks for sharing.
Scott Greaves
10-31-2003, 8:29 AM
Hey Todd,

I think the IMG tag is OK, my ISP has just been funky the past couple of days. I think I will talk to them.

Ken,

Have at it! People seem to love the feel of these pens - different balance and such. I did the beads with a fluted parting tool - easy and consistent. Good Luck!

Scott.
Matt Bridges
11-01-2003, 10:48 PM
Those look great Scott! How is it to turn acrylic? I haven't tried it yet. And how do you finish those? Micromesh?

Matt
Scott Greaves
11-02-2003, 1:31 AM
Those look great Scott! How is it to turn acrylic? I haven't tried it yet. And how do you finish those? Micromesh?

Matt

Hi Matt!

Turning any plastic is a different animal. Some is brittle and wants to shatter. This Acrylic Acetate from Berea seems about right to me. Not too hard, not too soft. After you get the corners knocked off, it comes off in long (annoying) strings!

I just sand all the way up through Micro Mesh, then I use HUT Ultra Gloss, which is a plastic polish. The final step is Renniasance wax after you've assembled the pen, to protect from finger prints!

Have fun!

Scott.
Matt Bridges
11-05-2003, 7:51 PM
Thanks for the info Scott.

Again, great looking pens!

Matt
Glenn Hodges
11-05-2003, 8:11 PM
Great looking pens Scott, I never have turned any pens but your pictures make me kinda want to. Keep it up....