my x cut pen

[greggy]

well i got time today to try one of the blanks we got from neil. ( thanks neil ) it is a x cut spalted hard maple on a cigar pen kit for the son in law.
there were no blow outs because you must use super sharp tools and also keep stabalising the blank with thin ca. but once its done i micromeshed up to 12000 then i used ca/blo( 4 coats ) what dya think ? well i like the result and so does the s.i.l.

 

[bwlossie]

Well done Greggy, You use the same finishing method as me. Your one appears to have come up better than mine!
When you stabilize with thin ca, is that as you are turning and before you get to the finishing? I have never tried that before.
Barry.

 

[Bodrighy]

Speaking as a non pen turner, that one stands out for me. Like the wood and the chunky look about it.

Pete

 

[TEP]

Hi Greggy.

Gorgeous colour, figure, and finish. If it was mine :mrgreen: , I think I would have preferred the two parts not to be so bulbous. To me it looks as if the centre should be bigger than the bands that are fitted. So that the two parts flow together. If that makes sense. :-s

Still looks great! =D>

 

[johnny.t.]

Another great looking pen Colin The 'end on' spalting marks give a great effect.

Johnny

 

[greggy]

Hi Greggy.

I think I would have preferred the two parts not to be so bulbous. To me it looks as if the centre should be bigger than the bands that are fitted. So that the two parts flow together. If that makes sense. :-s

Still looks great! =D>

tam, i know what you mean. he does not have hands he has shovels :lol:
and he wanted it thicker, but thats the thickest i would go. his hands measure,,, from tip of index finger to start of wrist 10 inches and thumb to tip of little finger 10 1/4 inches when the whole hand is stretched out

 

[Paul.J]

Very nice Greggy
Nicely finished.

 

[Batfink44]

brill greggy
im no wood expert but i love spalted wood. To me the bulbous look is very eye catching
I think its great... well done

 

[greggy]

hiya barry, with any x cut grain blanks
you need super sharp tools ( thank god for the tormek ) when you get down to 3-4 mm of the required shape. stop the lathe then run thin ca all over the blank. let it soak in for a few moments, then carry on taking very light cuts 2-3 passes and repeat until you have your final shape. then micromesh as normal to 12000. then apply your finish as usual. job done. now here is a tip,, if you blow the blank or you get a small chunk off near the end of your blank. stop the lathe and put a drop of thin ca into the blank where the chunk is missing and stuff with fine shavings from your blank. then sand as normal. hope this helps.

 

[TEP]

Greggy with hands that size he ain't a relation of the Yeti. Is he? :lol: :lol: :wink:

 

[stewart]

Lovely finish, Greggy, and the wood is superb.

 

[mikec]

Hi Greggy,

That finish is FABULOUS

Mike C

 

[Woodmagnet]

Well done Greggy, you deserve a big hand...................
Hat, Coat, "TAXI"................ :lol:

 

[mrs. sliver]

Not surprised the SIL liked it! super finish!

 

[greggy]

wow thanks guys & gals, i think with the spalting the x cut does not show
up very well. i have another ready for the finish so it will show the x cut better. thanks again.

 

[bwlossie]

Hi Greggy,
If you look on my original cross cut post you will see I have followed your advise and they are very much better. Thank you for the tips.

Barry

 

[greggy]

hiya barry, thats what this forum is all about. passing on tips of all kinds. big or small they all count. i have noticed that the people that makes pens are getting better at it. and the finishing is improving no end. keep up the good work. :wink: