artist's sketch pencil

[greggy]

hiya guys, here is an artist's propelling sketch pencil. amboyna burr with chrome fittings. the top unscrews to reveal a sharpener for the 5.5mm lead. ca finish and a couple of coats of ren wax. all comments welcome.
thanks.

 

[PowerTool]

Pleasantly different - never seen one like that before
Lovely looking piece of timber,and excellently finished.

Andrew

 

[Paul.J]

Very nice Greggy
I like the warm colour of that wood.

 

[johnny.t.]

Another nice bit of wood Colin and you've done it justice too! How does the sharpening bit work then?

JT

 

[greggy]

thanks for the nice comments guys. johnny, if you unscrew the small fluted end at the top of the pencil and place it on the lead it will sharpen it. as it is now in the photo, if you press it in it propells the lead forward.

 

[stewart]

Nice one again, Greggy!
They look hefty things these - is that an illusion or are they quite heavy?
Love the wood and the finish too.

 

[hog&bodge]

Love the polished wood showing the grain...
had to look up ren wax when I saw your finish..
Great shape and looks very ergonomic..
Link to ren wax explenation I found...lol...
http://reviews.ebay.co.uk/Renaissance-w ... 0000778905 :lol:

 

[greggy]

stewart, no they are not heavy i was quite suprised how light they are. thanks.

 

[Turn It In]

Hi Colin,
What a phenomenal colour and texture.
I have never seen that type of pencil before where do you buy your pen or pencil kits?
I have only ever made the slimline pens.
Well done,
Regards,
Ian

 

[mikec]

Hi Greggy,

What an outstanding finish and such an unusual item. I also would like to know where you get the kit.

Regards,

Mike C

 

[greggy]

hiya guys, thanks again for such nice comments again. also the questions on the pencil kit, the kit comes from the states, csusa. i only get my kits from the states when the lads have a group buy. i am always in touch with dave at turners-retreat about getting better quality kits with long lasting platings, he is slowly coming around to my way of thinking lol. but at the end of the day he can only do so much. but you will find the kits more expensive though. if anyone wants any tips on making pens just give me a shout and i will be only too happy to help.

 

[Turn It In]

Hi Colin,
Thank you for the source info on the pencil, I rather thought I hadn't seen one like it.
I intend to make some pens this week and will show the results after the event.
Regards,
Ian

 

[Woodmagnet]

Beauty pencil Colin, the wood looks fantastic. 8)