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[Michael Graning]

Here are some I turned in the last couple of weeks. The first picture is of a perfect fit pen and pencil set. The second is an Atlas with brass filings from a key machine as a filler. And the third is a cigar out of a corn cob. All comments are welcome.

[Marc Martindale]

All nice pens/pencil Michael, neat way to accent the Atlas!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Those are great Michael. I really like the pen and pencil set. Nice job.

[Phillip H Smith]

Michael...

Nice work!

Can you share how you did the Atlas with brass fill? I'd be interested in learning you did the spiral and more about the brass filling technique.

[Michael Graning]

Phillip, the atlas was done on my Legacy Mill machine. To put the filings in I just filled the line with the shavings and put thin CA on top and let it wick into the shavings and hit it with a shot of accelerator. After you go all the way around hit it with some 180 grit paper to take the ruff edges off and finish turning. I might add to leave the pen proud of the busings before you put the spiral in and fill, don't ask how I know this but it will save you a blank. Any other questions feel free to ask.

Mike

[Steve Schlumpf]

Very nice work Michael! Each piece is unique really shows your attention to detail! While I like them all - I find the matching pen/pencil set most attractive!

[Patrick Lane]

I really like that atlas!

[Ernie Nyvall]

Cool pens Michael. Nice work.