BassBlaster Posted April 22, 2014 Report Posted April 22, 2014 I thought that since Im completely new to the site, new to scrolling and really didn't have anything to contribute in that regard, Id share a few of my pens. Ive been turning for a few years now. I enjoy all sorts of turning but pens are my main thing, specifically, high end pens. I love working with rare and exotic burl woods and such. Several of these are pens I made awhile back and a few of them or more recent. Those that are into turning will know which ones were turned with more experience. First up is a Jr Gent rollerball wrapped in Gaboon Ebony. Ebony makes such a nice looking pen but it can be a nightmare to work with at times and the finish has to be next to perfect to make it work. This was my third attempt. The first I had a blank issue and the second I ruined with a poor finish. Next is a Jr Gent fountain wrapped in Maple Burl. Ive searched the world over trying to find more MB that looked like this blank. Ive gotten close but never found anything I like as much as this one. This one also has an upgraded nib. I upgrade all my fountain nibs to Heritance SF nibs in the size the customer chooses. Lucky2 and Travis 2 Quote
BassBlaster Posted April 22, 2014 Author Report Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) Next up is a Jr Gent fountain in Honduran Rosewood Burl. Then a Jr Gent rollerball in Yellow Cedar Burl. This is one of my favorite woods to work but this stuff is getting extremely hard to come by. Edited April 22, 2014 by BassBlaster Lucky2 1 Quote
BassBlaster Posted April 22, 2014 Author Report Posted April 22, 2014 Heres a Sierra Stylus in a Maple Burl and Alumilite cast blank. Then a Sierra in a segmented blank I made. The blank was made with aluminum angle, Monkey pod and Holly. Its a very time consuming process but it makes for a really cool pen! Lucky2 1 Quote
BassBlaster Posted April 22, 2014 Author Report Posted April 22, 2014 The last one Ill post today is the pen I am most proud of. I strive for perfection even though nothing I make is perfect. This is by far the most perfect pen I have made. It is also the most expensive pen I have made and I want a lot of money for it. To be honest, Im not sure Im ready to sell this one. I absolutely love it and it may become a permanent part of my personal collection! This is a Rhodium Jr Statesman wrapped in two tone Amboyna burl. Lucky2 1 Quote
jesse Posted April 23, 2014 Report Posted April 23, 2014 very nice work and they are beautiful, one day I will buy one Quote
LarryEA Posted April 23, 2014 Report Posted April 23, 2014 Beautiful, beautiful pens. The finish looks perfect! Larry Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted April 23, 2014 Report Posted April 23, 2014 Dennis very nice writing implements indeed, we like to see all kinds of woodwork because you can guarantee some where along the line a saw was used. There's a lot of turners on here as well including meself, thanks for showing. Roly Quote
mgour Posted April 23, 2014 Report Posted April 23, 2014 Beautifull pens ! great job ! amazingkevin 1 Quote
Rob Roy Posted April 23, 2014 Report Posted April 23, 2014 Superlative work Dennis. I think you have exceeded perfection. Absolutely beautiful. Rob Roy. amazingkevin 1 Quote
Wilson's Woodworking Posted April 23, 2014 Report Posted April 23, 2014 WOW!!!! I can't wait to see your scroll saw work after you get some hours under your belt. These pins are OUT STANDING!!!!! :thumbs: Quote
Doug Posted April 23, 2014 Report Posted April 23, 2014 I agree with all of the above and with Danny about seeing your scroll work. You also do great photography to display your work. Quote
BassBlaster Posted April 23, 2014 Author Report Posted April 23, 2014 Wow, thanks guys! I love turning. It has become my favorite form of woodworking. Pens give me that instant gratification, Okay, its not instant, some of them take a couple days but its much faster from start to finish than most other woodworking things I have done. I also do stoppers and pepper mills and other small turnings. I have the proper tools for bowl turning but my lathe just isn't up to par. I spin on a Harbor Freight mini lathe. Im looking to upgrade to a Nova 1624-44 in the next year. I hope I enjoy scrolling as much as I enjoy turning! Ive always thought my photography skills were horrible! I shoot my pens in a light box made of cardboard and fabric with a little cheap Sony Cybershot on a tripod. I use clamp lights with daylight bulbs on both sides and the top of the box. Quote
daddy_tindell Posted April 24, 2014 Report Posted April 24, 2014 Great looking pens!! I have thought about venturing into higher end blanks..but it i blow out a 50 cent cedar blank no biggie...blow out a 10-15-20 dollar piece i would probably cry..lol..keep up the good work Quote
BassBlaster Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Posted April 24, 2014 (edited) Yeah I hear ya. I have some pheasant feather blanks that were cast by John Underhill. Very talented artist and very expensive blanks. I have 2 sets that I bought awhile back and Ive been afraid to turn them. They are cast in PR and that stuff can be tricky to work with at times to begin with. Ive turned snake blanks which is the same concept but Ive also had snake blanks blow apart on the lathe. If these feather blanks blow up on me, like you, Ill cry!! FWIW, amboyna is a real pleasure to turn. That stuff turns like butter and smells good too! I wouldn't worry about amboyna coming apart on the lathe unless it has some hairline cracks that got missed and even in that case, Id CA the cracks and turn it anyway! Edited April 24, 2014 by BassBlaster Quote
amazingkevin Posted April 26, 2014 Report Posted April 26, 2014 thanks for showing your works,well done! Quote
oldhudson Posted May 5, 2014 Report Posted May 5, 2014 Very professionally done, great photos too. Quote
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