Pens & Pen Boxes

[Bobby McCarley]

I have been working on these for a very good friend of mine. His father passed away in November. As his Father was an Army veteran he was given a gun salute. My friend asked if I could make him and his brother a pen out of the spent cartridges. This is what I came up with. His Father was a life long Texan so I wanted to use a native Texas wood, mesquite. My thanks to a fellow creeker for supplying the mesquite to make the pen and the boxes.

I had their Fathers name and his birth and death dates laser engraved in the pen and in the top of the box I inlayed a Texas concho.

Bobby
Louisiana

[Mike Ramsey]

I think your friend & his brother are going to cherish those for
a long time, the boxes & pens are fantastic!!! He's lucky to have you as a
friend.

[Dan Gill]

Really nice, Bobby. If you don't mind telling us, where did you get the conchos?

[TYLER WOOD]

Very well done. I have a friend who just saw this and would like one done for his grandfathers. Could you let me know how you did this or how much you would charge to do one for him. Either way. Thanks!

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Bobby, no joaks here. these are class items not only from the perspective of turning but as a Funeral Service Specialist, I can tell you that you've brought a lasting tribute to your friends Father. Well Done!! You are to be commended!:)

[Steve Schlumpf]

Absolutely beautiful work Bobby! Great looking pens and really nice looking pen boxes. Excellent job!!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Excellent job Bobby. They should be cherished forever. Beautiful.

[Bobby McCarley]

Thanks for the comments fellows, they are greatly appreciated.

Dan, I got the conchos from (http://sdtradingco.com/index.htm). They have a good selection to choose from.

Again, thanks for the comments.

Bobby
Louisiana

[Corey Hallagan]

Nice work, these are really great looking items and I am sure the brothers will be thrilled and treasure them!

Corey

[John Hart]

Wonderful pieces Bobby. An excellent memento...and very nice work. They will be cherished for sure.

[Andy Livingston]

outstanding. That is a wonderful gift! Beautiful work

[Dwayne Payne]

Beautiful work. I am really impressed and I think the brothers will be too.

Dwayne

[Keith Burns]

Excellent, both in execution and for what they stand for.

[Jon Shively]

The more I get into this lathe work, I find I think of the person I am turning an item for and how the item finishes out due to my idle thoughts. This is a truly unique personal item that will be cherished for generations. I commend you on your talents, the thoughts behind the gifts and for sharing this with us.

[Bob Hallowell]

Very nice on both!

Bob

[Marvin Hasenak]

What a tribute to a Veteran, I know your friends will cherish them forever.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Well done Bobby! A very thoughtful gift and momento that will become family heirlooms! Well done Sir!

[Joe Melton]

Nice work and nice gesture, for sure! I especially like the way you covered the hinges. Details like that show craftsmanship.
Joe