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[stewart]

Hi all

Latest efforts...

Purpleheart fountain pen

Segmented roller ball in purpleheart, mahogany, jarrah and ash - would have preferred it to be a fountain pen but it's a birthday present for my son and he doesn't like fountain pens (!)

The segmented one was fun - not an original design but still learnt a lot doing it and had to make a cross-cut sled so expect more segmented efforts to follow!

 

[stevebuk]

two belters there stuart, i must admit, i would never have guessed purpleheart for the fountain pen.
well done mate..

 

[Jenx]

They're great, Stewart ! 8)
The segmented one looks very intricate ... I've never done any pens, how does the 'sled' thing work then ?

If you were to ask for a preference, I'd say the 'solid' one shades it for me.... but "just"... It has a very classy look to it.

Great

 

[Doug B]

I like them both Stewart.
I`ve never thought of doing a segmented pen, great idea.
Doug.

 

[stewart]

Thanks, Jenx
the sled is nothing very intricate - a piece of plywood, about 20 by 24 inches with a fence at the back and a clamp to hold the blank still while it's sliced.
I'll put a picture of it up tomorrow - will make it clearer than my words can.

 

[DaveL]

Very nice, I am looking at doing a fountain pen and have just had a request for slim line purple heart, hope mine turn out as nice as yours.

 

[greggy]

way to go stewart, great looking pens.where did you get the kits from
and what finish did you use.

 

[PowerTool]

I'm with Alun on this one - both excellent,but personally the solid one just edges in
From the fountain pens I've seen on here,they all seem to have a "classy" look to them - you lot are almost tempting me to try making some.. :wink:

Andrew

 

[THOMASB]

Very very nice Stewart, you are becoming the main man, into segmenting, you must (when you have time) show us a picture "how to."
Would love to give it a try!!! this hobby is endless :roll: :roll:

 

[wizer]

very nice work there! Pics of the sled pls!

 

[The Shark]

Hi Stewart,
Excellent work, I particularly like the fountain pen.

I still can't decide if I like segmented work or not (and that in no way detracts from the work you have shown us). The jury is still out!

Malc

 

[stewart]

Pics of the sled to follow.

I know what you mean about segmenting, Malc, there are some pretty ugly combinations possible and it can detract from the wood, I think. Still, this one was fun and I'll definitely do some more.

ThomasB I have another blank ready to go so I'll try to take some WIP pictures.

 

[maltrout512]

Nice work there Stewart.

 

[boysie39]

well done Stewart, Lovely pens ,have tried a few ,not much success i'm afraid.Segmented looks very good out of my class though.but can give endless design ideas. REgards Boysie

 

[shedhead]

Fantastic pair of pens. Well done. Look forward to see the photos of the sled.