Cross Pen

[Greg Ketell]

A pen I made recently. It is a Rhodium and 22K Gold Rollerball Jr Statesman kit dressed in certificated Bethlehem Olive wood inset with Bloodwood cross in a field of the purest white Holly representing the Holy Sacrament.

I made this for the Father who presided over my mother's Memorial Mass. I can't take credit for the blank, other than the design. I had it custom made. I hope to develop the skill to do some inlays like this in the future.

GK

[robert hainstock]

One of the great things about pens as gifts is that every time the recipeint uses it you and your mother will come to his Mind :D:D:D
Bob

[Nancy Laird]

Greg, beautiful pen, and welcome to SMC--it's about time you got here!!http://familywoodworking.org/forums/images/smilies/023.gifhttp://familywoodworking.org/forums/images/smilies/023.gifhttp://familywoodworking.org/forums/images/smilies/023.gifhttp://familywoodworking.org/forums/images/smilies/023.gif

[Greg Ketell]

Thanks Nancy!
GK

[Bernie Weishapl]

Greg the pen is a beauty. They will think about you everytime they pick it up. Well done.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Greg....they don't get any better than that! You and your mother will be remembered!

[michael gallagher]

Now that is a beautiful pen!

Out of curiosity, where did you get the inlay made / submit your design?

[Dean Thomas]

Just gorgeous. I echo what others have said. It is a memorable memorial! Nice work on a nice blank on a nice kit.

[Tom Sherman]

A very nice pen indeed.

[Greg Ketell]

Now that is a beautiful pen!

Out of curiosity, where did you get the inlay made / submit your design?

I asked Lyle Walden from International Association of Penturners and The Pen Shop to make it for me. It is an extrapolation of what they were doing/selling here: http://www.woodpenblanks.com/Cross%20Pen%20Blanks.htm

He has since created one they are calling "The Cardinal" that is Bloodwood blank, Holly oval, Bloodwood cross that is supposed to be stellar. But I like mine for the sentimental value of having the HolyLand Olivewood.

GK

[Ben Gastfriend]

Impressive! Very nice work!

[Bill Stevener]

Greg, I have turned my share of trees, however I have never turned a pen, but I must say that is one very impressive looking pen. Outstanding work!!

[Greg Ketell]

Thanks for all the nice comments folks. I really appreciate it. I'm looking forward to learning to turn other types of stuff; then I'll have something to post here that truly fits the theme.

GK

[Jeffrey Fusaro]

greg--

that's a beautiful pen - in both design and materials.

what is the finish?

[Greg Ketell]

greg--

that's a beautiful pen - in both design and materials.

what is the finish?

Thanks Jeffrey!

The finish is CA (Cyanoacrylate) glue. Crazy Glue (tm), basically. 2 coats of thin CA followed by 3-4 coats of thick CA then sanded smooth and polished with auto polishes.

Being new to SMC I don't know how familiar you all are with that finish. But if anyone needs more details let me know.

GK