davidj44
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Another dodgy photo - a workshop/sketch pencil with a ca finish. A piece of ancient elm and a lot of ca in the cracks. I like to make these in one piece - I'm not keen on the centre band.
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workshop pencil
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Macaronytony
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Realy nice simple lines 
Wish I had thought of leaving the centre band of when I made mine....
Wish I had thought of leaving the centre band of when I made mine....
i like that, nice and simple..
Finish looks good even tho piccie little dark can still see the shine.
Finish looks good even tho piccie little dark can still see the shine.
ZuluTiming
Full Member
Nice form.
However, when it starts rolling on the bench...
However, when it starts rolling on the bench...
Level the bench init?
chas_41_uk
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Very nice indeed. I've not been keen on these before and now I know why. The centre band.
By making a single piece pencil you've made the kit look a lot better
By making a single piece pencil you've made the kit look a lot better
davidj44
Full Member
Glad people like it - I put the joiner in and then stick it in my little old Unimat and turn the band down to the tube diameter. I've managed that on the wood lathe but the Unimat makes life easier!
Penpal
Grand Master
Love the effect and recommend a pen rest in my workshop that would be a great help always know where to find it contrary to opinion these pens have importance in the home the suggested name is just that after so many years of broken skinny lead they are a pleasure.
Peter.
Peter.
Les ELm
Executive Member
Great looking timber on that one.
A bit over turned at the nib end.
Les
A bit over turned at the nib end.
Les
davidj44
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Glad someone noticed that
- although it is emphasised by the shadow - not as obvious in real life!
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Very nicely done.
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nice and clean line, smart little pencil
smart little pencil
Like that a lot David
bassethound
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Very nice indeed...
davidj44
Full Member
Thanks for the kind words.
I am suddenly getting orders for them - having sold one at a local craft fair a few weeks ago, folk have seen it and decided they want one! Must be doing something right for once. 
I am suddenly getting orders for them - having sold one at a local craft fair a few weeks ago, folk have seen it and decided they want one! Must be doing something right for once.