12 stave with spacers

[NGLJ]

I have progressed a little since my first stave pen. Please see attached 12 stave (6 sapele + 6 mahogany) with spacers of various woods.

 

[mark james]

I had many, many trials before I got acceptable staves/inlays - done both. (I rejected staves, and went with inlays. Several others have had wonderful success with staves, so no issue with that technique, just not my skill set).

I agree, the blank looks like progress has been made. Just keep working it until you get the dimensions you are happy with.

Happy journeys!