Scalloped Tulipwood

[Todd in PA]

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]

Fine, fine work Todd. Well done.

 

[SteveG]

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]

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

 

[TDahl]

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

 

[1080Wayne]

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

 

[Woodchipper]

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]

Beautiful pen Todd.

 

[Jim15]

Beautiful work.

 

[egnald]

Sweet! - I really like your segmenting. - Dave

 

[GaryMGg]

Very nice; well done.

 

[derekdd]

That's gorgeous, Todd.

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

Inspirational.

 

[Ted iin Michigan]

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

 

[leehljp]

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

 

[Dieseldoc]

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

 

[rixstix]

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

 

[Darios]

Beautiful precision. Was this done with oily glue?

 

[jrista]

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]

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]

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]

Superb in all aspects. Thanks for sharing.

 

[FatPat]

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

 

[Todd in PA]

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]

Very very nice. Gorgeous and I see no errors.

 

[KMCloonan]

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

 

[sorcerertd]

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]

Looks great. Well done