Thread: Mother of Pearl

Vey nice. I have to try one of those one of these days. Quick questions - do you break the corners somehow before you start turning it? Does it chip much? Is it essential to use a really sharp tool?

Amos gorgeous again.Just delicious. I do know what you mean about it photo it is very hard because the colours it relfects is gorgeous
Toni

Al, unlike the blanks that come from Rick, (they come beautifully prepared-ends milled and ready to use). these blanks need milling before you start. and remember to use 50A bushings, one clip end larger than the tip end.
Turning can be tricky if you are not used to it, I use a large bowl gouge, some use a skew, I tried a smaller size gouge and it started gripping and gouging when it shouldn't, (try it at the beginning when a small gouge in the material can be dealt with). Also sometimes I find going in one direction is easy and the opposite direction the tool trys to dig in, so I "go with the flow" of it also. hope that helps, Amos

Nice effort Amos, as always.

Keep up the good work.

Allan

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I am not at all worried about dying
... but just hope I am not there at the time.

Well done Amos, take a bow

I like the pen choice of kit and fit up

I think he red background is my pick followed by the blue

Must agree with you the blank from Rick and Gina are ell finished and very easy to turn

Where are you getting the blanks from

Sam, Blanks are from Addictive Pens (Froggie) he imports them, Amos

Hey woodenink try using a black or Nuteral Grey to dark Grey for the background with a diffused light ( bounce the flash of a white card ) .Just a thought because it's such a beautiful pen you might as well take the best picture you can .

Righteo Rodent will have a go , may have to wait a couple of days though, Amos

Thanks Amos I knew I had seen them somewhere

Appreciated

Amos,
Wow, I don't know which sets off which, the kit or the blank. Whichever, that pen is top notch. I would love to see it in person to appreciate the colors. Thank you for the compliments on the blanks, they are much appreciated.


Cheers,

Rick

Rick, I am in the Electronic service business, and I know quality, and I know service when I see it or get it, in this case I was just stating the facts of the matter, and it has been my pleasure to receive both service and quality. Amos

[quote Rick, I know quality, and I know service when I see it or get it, in this case I was just stating the facts of the matter, and it has been my pleasure to receive both service and quality. Amos[/quote]

Tis true Rick / Gina take a bow your product and services are first class

I got to thinking that it would be really cool to build a pen out of an old mother of pearl inlaid guitar neck. You could even file down the frets to smooth, and you'd have these nifty brass slivers.

Now, who's been to a 'the Who' concert recently? I'm not willing to cut the neck off one of mine for a pen. Yet...heh

Beautiful pen, btw!

Originally Posted by karlkuehn

I got to thinking that it would be really cool to build a pen out of an old mother of pearl inlaid guitar neck. You could even file down the frets to smooth, and you'd have these nifty brass slivers.

Now, who's been to a 'the Who' concert recently? I'm not willing to cut the neck off one of mine for a pen. Yet...heh

Beautiful pen, btw!

Hi Karl,

Its time to seek some help Mate, seriously......