Got my turning fix...

[DaveO]

I was unable to go to the Turning Symposium today because I just had too much to do. But I did at least get my turning fix, and almost completed one of the many things that I have to get done this month.
My cousin saw some of my pens and asked if I could make him a few for his wedding in a few weeks. Sure I said, what are you interested in. He selected Euro styled pens with my custom CB in some sort of burl, all different. He has 6 groomsmen that they are going to. Also he asked if I could do a Guest Book, and I told him that would be our wedding present to him.
Well, I was a pen turning machine today and almost finished the order. I still have to get the Guest Book pen, engraved at Kallenshans with their name and wedding date, and turn one more pen.

Here they are -

Holly on a Sterling Silver Baron, to be engraved

Open view of Guest Book pen

Buckeye burl with a Ebony, Holly and aluminum CB.

Two tone Amboyna with an African Blackwood and aluminum CB

Eucalyptus burl with an Amboyna and aluminum CB

Red and black double dyed BEB with an Ebony, Holly and aluminum CB (my least favorite)

Blue and yellow double dyed BEB with and off-cut and credit card CB. My most favorite of all, I am going to have a hard time giving this one up. The figure is simply outstanding.

Another view of the same, there is so much going on in this blank you gotta see all sides of it.
It was a freebie from Arizona Silhouette that came with my pen kit orders :eusa_danc:eusa_danc:eusa_danc

Thanks for looking, comment and critiques are always welcome.

Dave

 

[MikeL]

Dave, those are outstanding. They will be fighting over who gets what. You are a machine! :eusa_clap

Mike

 

[JimmyC]

Between the elves and the dopplegangers.... ah forget it.

Nice job Dave, I really like the assortment.:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

Jimmy

 

[dino drosas]

Very impressive Dave. I too wanted to go to the turning symposium but am traveling south on a short vacation.

 

[sediener]

When can I have a lesson? I'll bring some post-turning beverages....:beer_yum:

Yeah and I am definitely not making it tomorrow, we're heading to the hospital in about 15 minutes. New little woodworker on her way...

- Steve

 

[DaveO]

Steve, anytime...or maybe in a few week. Congrats on the new..pending woodworker..pending pics of course :-D
Take care of that lady of yours, we'll spin some pens soon enough, and I got your lumber taken care of.
Dave

 

[DaveO]

we're heading to the hospital in about 15 minutes. New little woodworker on her way...

- Steve

What are you doing on the computer 8-O ????, you should be running around like a confused husband, getting in the way, and being a general PITA .

Good luck!!

Dave

 

[jeff...]

Dave this may sound silly but I like the holly one the best - it almost looks fake like plastic, wow smooth as a babies butt, nice man real nice :icon_thum

Ofcourse the others are outstanding also, just the holly has caught my eye...

 

[nelsone]

Great looking pens Dave! That last one really is spectacular. The guest book pen looks great too. Once you get that engraved, it will definitely become a keepsake!

 

[DaveO]

Ofcourse the others are outstanding also, just the holly has caught my eye...

Probably 'cause you sawed it :icon_thum:icon_thum It's one of the Holly blanks that you sent me a while ago...THANKS!!!


Dave

 

[ChrisMathes]

:eusa_clap:eusa_clap Awesome pens, Dave! The burls are GREAT!!!

chris

 

[woodArtz]

Fantastic pens Dave! I like 'em all. :eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

 

[toolman]

Great looking pens! :notworthy:notworthy

" Blue and yellow double dyed BEB with and off-cut and credit card CB."
This pen is a GREAT Looking one, You may need to order more pen kits. :-D
Well you know they will out send the same blank agian.:BangHead:
:wav:

 

[Eaglesc]

I am a traditionalist but not a fan of Euro style pens.
That being said these are great.
I am not crazy about the bright white plastic accent,though it may be cool to say I used a credit card, I think it "cheapens" the pen.
A thin section of antler would serve the same purpose and keep the pen"organic".
I once made a beautiful slimline out of African Blackwood for the lower section and bright white corian for the top.
I love the look of the pen but don't care for it because of the contrast between man made and natural materials.
That is just my take and I am sure I am in the minority of one.
I am sure these will be a hit and bring you customers!
YOu are the master of the custom CB.

 

[childe]

Those are nice pens dave. Congrats on fulfilling the order.

Chris

 

[erasmussen]

They all look great:eusa_clap
But the Holly looks a little plain next to the others:lol:

 

[Jon]

they all look really nice. Makes me want to do it.

 

[jeff...]

They all look great:eusa_clap
But the Holly looks a little plain next to the others:lol:

:slap: and just what are you trying to say Earl?