1st sierra - couple of cockups!

[Lons]

Couldn't wait any longer for my TB order inc sierra bushings so made some oak ones and had a go.

The burr is elm which I've had for a very very very long time and it's pretty crumbly so had a few breakout problems including the edges and one where it went through to the brass, both obvious on the pen so I cut through in 2 places as dcoration and carried on as I can always salvage the tube and start again.

I need I think to try and stabilise the other pieces of the burr before I use them.

Bob

 

[Grump]

How unusual and novel, better than panicking and I think I could live with that quiet easily.
Not an unpleasant effect at all not sure others will agree but I don't care.

 

[edlea]

Great way to get round a problem Bob... quite like it .

 

[Woody]

Well salvaged Bob I like it as well mind I would never have done it so good on you for having the insight to do it if you hadn't mentioned that it was a salvage job I don't think anyone would have picked up on it nice pen with a very good finish

 

[yorkshireman]

Lovely finish there Bob

 

[rowdyyates115]

Thats a brilliant way out, Bob and it looks a beaut.... Well Done

 

[Penpal]

Bob had that happen one time used rubber O rings over the groove but in your case I just regard it as a finished pen, brassis cheap I would leave happenstance alone.

Peter.

 

[paulm]

Well I would think that it was lucky that you had breakouts because that is a super pen and you wouldn't have done it like that otherwise. Bloody lovely.

 

[Pete B]

I like this too, very clever.

Pete

 

[paulm]

Oh, soak in thin superglue to stabilize somewhat before turning.

 

[bluntchisel]

I like this too, very clever.

Pete

Yeah, I agree with Pete. It's nice-looking and has a great finish! Well done, matey!

Bob.

 

[Jim]

It is good to see you are quick at thinking outside of the box Bob, shame thou as this blank does look good with a great finish on it ..

 

[PhillH]

Well I like it, different fore sure a great save.

Lovely looking wood and a fabulous finish.

Well thought out.

 

[Walter]

Clever save. Nice one Bob.

Walter

 

[Terry]

Novel. I like it !!!!!

 

[stevenw1963]

Looks good to me too, nice piece of innovation Bob

 

[Penfold]

I like it Bob.

 

[Ralphsputin]

Now when I try a new kit I always buy two because I guarantee to screw up one of them. When I have had a break out, I've just carried on turning down the brass, sanded the CA off and started again - you have given me a better idea! Great stuff!

R

 

[fionaspens]

It just shows you shouldn't give up - great result - lovely wood - lovely finish - super job man.

thanks for the mahogony - i picked it up this afternoon - thanks also for your kind words in last weeks post - the doors always open to you or anyone else in the forum who happens to be passing - we do a nice line in bacon butties across lunchtime! bfn a