tubular segmenting advice sought

[mikebpeters]

Hi, I'm trying a bit of a variation on some of the cool work I have seen. Things aren't nearly as tight as they would need to be to make this a sale pen so it will be an experimental one only.

As you can see I have inserted pieces of aluminum tube into the lower barrel of a Jr Gent.

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How do you think I should/could finish these up?

I see a number of potential options.

Do nothing - leave them open to the brass tube below - clean them up of course, but that is all.

Fill with pieces of complimentary wooden dowelling

Fill with pieces of identical verawood

Fill with colored epoxy

 

[NittanyLion]

Mike,

I get brass shavings from lowes at the key cutting machine. They always give it to me for free. It can be held in place with CA. I've done a few crosses this way. Should look good on your blank.

 

[walshjp17]

Interesting concept. Some thoughts:

• Tagua Nuts
• CA on the bottom with colored stone chips
• Clear epoxy with initials or a small design at the bottom

 

[Mason Kuettel]

My first thought would be crushed stone...turquoise or malachite, maybe.

 

[mikebpeters]

all great ideas!

 

[mikespenturningz]

turquoise would look great in there too.

 

[Janster]

What the heck! IF you are not selling it, I would go the a craft store and buy "Doll Eyes" in the appropriate size and use those!..? It would definitley be a first!... Be well................Jan

 

[nanosec12]

My first thought would be crushed stone...turquoise or malachite, maybe.

That was also my first thought...

several suppliers have crushed stone in all sorts of colors, the first one that comes to mind is crushed ebony to stand out against the tubing

 

[mikebpeters]

so many good ideas and I had to pick one, so I ended up going past my hardware store and picking up some brass key grindings.

Turned out reasonable for a first attempt.

 

[Janster]

......very nice "SAVE". Well done...................Jan

 

[mikespenturningz]

Oh Yeah that is cool. Great job on it.

 

[jttheclockman]

Nice work. I have a couple that I am working on and maybe it will give you some future ideas.

 

[firewhatfire]

thats neat looking, I will keep that little nugget stored for future use.

 

[NittanyLion]

Nice job. I always get that "look" from the guy at the key machine when asking for the shavings......it helps to carry one of your pens when you explain it.

 

[mikebpeters]

Nice job. I always get that "look" from the guy at the key machine when asking for the shavings......it helps to carry one of your pens when you explain it.

LOL, yup, I know that 'look'

 

[Dale Parrott]

Mike,

I get brass shavings from lowes at the key cutting machine. They always give it to me for free. It can be held in place with CA. I've done a few crosses this way. Should look good on your blank.

Just thought I would add to this my experience. While picking up some supplies today at my local Lowe's I heard the key machine grinding away.:biggrin:

I waited for the line to go away and then talked to the associate about getting some of the filings or "dust " as he called it. Bottom line is after 2 phone calls to management and he kindly let me know the "dust" was toxic and it must be discarded in the trash.
I'm thinking my local hardware store maybe a better option at least where I live.
Dale

 

[Haynie]

Call a locksmith.

Toxic? Dispose of "toxic" in the trash? Bugs bunny would say "what a maroon."

 

[jttheclockman]

Try a different Lowes or Home Depot. There are so many of them.

 

[Dale Parrott]

I live in a small town with 2 regular hardware stores. I haven't given up. The silly rules just get to me the older I get.

 

[mikebpeters]

no is such an easy answer, yes sometimes takes a lot more effort