Scalloped Tulipwood

Todd in PA · Jan 5, 2024

I just finished a series of scalloped pens. This was my favorite color combination of the quartet. It is made from Tulipwood, with bloodwood and aged cocobolo segments. I used aluminum from a soda can for spacers because I prefer the very thin metal. My wife gave me a very strange look because I was sanding off the paint from a full can of seltzer at 600 rpm's— what a time saver.

I'm sure this crowd will spot some smallish errors. Let me know what you think!

RKB · Jan 5, 2024

Fine, fine work Todd. Well done.

SteveG · Jan 5, 2024

Great combination of colors. They go together very well. I looked closely at the scallops. When done well, they make a great pen. You did a super job keeping them aligned and symmetrical. The result: a pen to be proud of!

Hippie3180 · Jan 6, 2024

That is so well done, beautiful job. The wood choices are so cohesive.

TDahl · Jan 6, 2024

Excellent work. It is amazing how nicely the soda can accents turnout. Very crisp lines and not too thin. Well done.

1080Wayne · Jan 6, 2024

I could live with those errors ! The soda can thickness is perfect , and the wood colours very complementary .

Woodchipper · Jan 6, 2024

Very nice pen. Good use of the soda can. I'm in wonder at the precise segments. My only critique is it's not my pen.

Dalecamino · Jan 6, 2024

Beautiful pen Todd.

Jim15 · Jan 6, 2024

Beautiful work.

egnald · Jan 6, 2024

Sweet! - I really like your segmenting. - Dave

GaryMGg · Jan 6, 2024

Very nice; well done.

derekdd · Jan 6, 2024

That's gorgeous, Todd.

I've not been tempted to do any segmenting, but this really piques my interesting.

Inspirational.

Ted iin Michigan · Jan 6, 2024

One of the nicest pens I've seen here in a while. Superior design, great colors and a spectacular finish. Well done!

leehljp · Jan 6, 2024

Beautiful work. Colors, segments, work well together. Excellent. Well done!

Dieseldoc · Jan 6, 2024

Awesome pen and photo's, can't get better Than that excellent design and work!!!

rixstix · Jan 6, 2024

Well done Todd. I too, like very thin metal lines.

Darios · Jan 6, 2024

Beautiful precision. Was this done with oily glue?

jrista · Jan 6, 2024

Stunning pen! Really love that design, colors. So nicely done. You must have very steady hands, the precision on those cuts and how everything lines up so well, is amazing.

Todd in PA · Jan 6, 2024

Darios said:
Beautiful precision. Was this done with oily glue?

Yes I used oily glue and nothing let loose during drilling or turning on the first 5 pens. I'm a believer! The glue sets up in about a minute, so just fingers—no clamps. I drilled progressively through 8mm, 10.5, and 12.5. I turned with carbides.

Lew · Jan 7, 2024

Beautiful pen! I love the contrast of the wood in the scallops. The result is a pen that anyone would be proud to own.

mark james · Jan 7, 2024

Superb in all aspects. Thanks for sharing.

FatPat · Jan 7, 2024

Very nice pen Todd, and I'm going to try sanding the pop can on the lathe . Thanks

Todd in PA · Jan 7, 2024

FatPat said:
Very nice pen Todd, and I'm going to try sanding the pop can on the lathe . Thanks

The top lip acts as a nice tenon. I just hand tightened. …At your own risk of course.

KenB259 · Jan 7, 2024

Very very nice. Gorgeous and I see no errors.

KMCloonan · Jan 7, 2024

Superb Pen Todd. I love the color combination, the thin Aluminum dividers, and the outstanding finish. Front Page material if you ask me...

sorcerertd · Jan 7, 2024

That's gorgeous! I've used some soda can in pens, too. I like the thin look, but it's hard to line up when you can't match the kerf size. You did an awesome job on this!

In2Fish · Jan 16, 2024

Looks great. Well done

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