Mastering the CA finish
Posted on July 1, 2008 - Filed Under Pens | Leave a Comment
The CA finish is one of the most beautiful finishes that a pen turner can employ. CA finishes create a deep and durable finish that will delight the recipient of your writing instrument.
I spent months practicing, developing techniques and choosing materials to perfect this process. I noticed that there wasn’t a good book on the [...]
Pen Rest
Posted on July 27, 2007 - Filed Under Pens | Leave a Comment
I turned this pen for my sister from pearl acrylic.
It is a European filigree http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/store/Pen_Making___Pen_Kits_p_7?Args=
I wanted to provide an unusual setting so I came up with a curved laminate of Wenge and maple. It was made as three pieces laid up and clamped in a form. The slot was cut on a router while the laminate [...]
