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    Default Gemini...

    Well, aren't these tricky little buggers to put together. You need to use the bush with the long insert to push one part deep into the pen then press another component in behind it. You also need to screw one component on while twisting the clip. Will be honest with you all and say I thought this pen was going to be the end of me...

    now that its finished though I don't mind it. Quirky and definately not for everyone but here it is. I think over the top acrylics would go well on it but not sure how woods would look?

    over to you for a fair and unbiased appraisal

    (kit and blank are from Salty... 043turning.com)

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    you have done a great job

    i have looked at this pen kit a number of times and i am not sure if i like it, might have to try it though

    i think your right in that the acrylics/resins will look best

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    Certainly an attention grabber on a stand hehe, I have done and sold a few of these, my wife has one in a white marbled acrylic ,I never had the right bushes when I did the first few ,and yes a bit tricky to calculate the correct depth It never ceases to amaze me what some people will go for hehe , cheers ~ John
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    I think that's a great looking pen!

    The it will be very popular with the girls.

    The blank matches the kits, very good combination.

    Thanks for sharing.

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    Nice pen it is different and that appeals to many people so I do not think you should have any trouble selling them.
    I agree that the acrylic does match nicely but I do think with the right timber it would look just as good
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    Interesting, if not a bit quirky
    I'd agree on the type of blank
    might work on some timbers
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    Thanks team
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    Corbs well done look good with the choice of acrylic.

    I have the pen and pencil kit to do and you now have me shacking in my boots they are a good looking kit.

    I have some Olive which might go well or some other timber which is pinkish or Jacaranda what do you think

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    Wheelin, give it a go in your woods and see. I would be interested in seeing them made in wood but personally think the over the top colours in acrylics suit the squiggles & bumps. As for which, Olive, Jacarandah or pinkish I don't know sorry

    If you don't like how they look in the wood, you could always turn it down and start again. I wouldn't recommend fully putting the pen together prior to deciding if you like it or not though as one of the inserts ends up nearly in the middle of the tube
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    Thanks Corbs

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    That is one outstanding pen.. Absolutely love it. you have inspired me to start looking at acrylics myself.
    I try and do new things twice.. the first time to see if I can do it.. the second time to see if I like it
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    Great looking pen, the girls would love them.

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