Butchered Slimline pencil

[Jimjam66]

I got a commission for a pencil which takes 0.7mm leads but which looks and feels more like a workshop pencil. This is the result - cross-cut elm is NOT a good choice for inlaying as the grain chips around the edges of the inlay, as stupid as it sounds I didn't realise it was cross-cut until I was turning it ... I'm already a member of the Plonker Club!

I used the innards of a slimline pencil, but the clip doesn't fit very well. Not sure about this one - comments?

 

[Grump]

I love it and I am sure Louise will too.

 

[Doug]

Looks good David, I like it

 

[bellringer]

If the customer is happy then all is good

 

[Jim]

Louise is a very lucky lady indeed ...

 

[Terry]

Nice work David!!!!!

 

[paulm]

Yup! another frontier crossed with success. Love it

 

[stevenw1963]

Looks better in the 2nd photo David

 

[edlea]

That's a cracking job David ...luv it .

 

[rowdyyates115]

Looks good to me David..

 

[Penpal]

David, I dont see flaws all pluses for me in keeping with the theme of the replies nowt there to detract from your inlayed work.

Kind regards Peter.

 

[Jimjam66]

Thanks guys. I feel brave enough to send it on to the customer now!

 

[bluntchisel]

Looks good to me, too!

Bob.