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Thread: UNIQUE PEN THE ONLY ONE LIKE IT
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3rd April 2014, 08:37 AM #1
UNIQUE PEN THE ONLY ONE LIKE IT
In 1985 I received a death sentence of 3 mths from the top Urologist in town raced home challenged SWMBO who declined my invitation to go to Hong Kong (does not like distance flights) so I went to book right away chose a round the world one way unlimited stops.Half way round the itinerary cancelled the flight to Hong Kong would I like to go to India Bombay in particular yes I would arrived there cultural shock YES intimidated by huge crowds YES hired a car and the owner for a day for 20 plus Aussie pesos and visited the famous hanging gardens etc. Because I have five daughters a son and lovely wife I asked the driver (many relatives) where I could buy gems reasonably so we ended up at his cousins Jewelry business they locked the front door minor panic for me and I bought three handfuls of precious stones some diamond, sapphires, rubies, etc as earrings, sets of various stuff and the law in India was only up to a certain figure for any transaction on the card so they post dated three cards a month apart (scary stuff) but since they were modest I realised I could handle them easily each month. All these years later I turned thefew left after all these yrs and thinking Bling on the pen at least one pic with the stones etc.
I have a 50 yr friendship with a mate now in his 60,s ran into him recently who owns and works an opal mine out west and he agreed to sell me an opal cut to 12mm so I punched out the top of the pen and fitted that instead taking care to fit the opal after pressing the parts together however in retrospect the opal was flush with the rim.
Using Amboyna Burl (golden that darkened with finish) I was very pleased because I bought the blank years ago and it had been varnished one of my pet dislikes you rarely can tell whats really underneath the varnish, it turned out special timber though.
I rarely make larger pens I know why reinforced again the timber thickness is so thin is why unless you belly out the shape, I believe this pen is too formal for that.
Kind regards Peter.Nil Desperandum
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3rd April 2014, 09:03 AM #2Senior Member
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Absolutely top job, and opal makes it really special!
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3rd April 2014, 10:02 AM #3
Great work Peter, I would love to know how to cut opal etc, but I think that falls into a category all by itself. Are you feeling OK? you are not the normal Blingy type?!!, Amos
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3rd April 2014, 10:11 AM #4
Only you could come up with this, and make it work so well.
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- Colin Greg, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England
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3rd April 2014, 12:59 PM #5
Amboyna Burl is one of my favourite woods, and I am a fan of the Roman Harvest kit. Adding the Opal really sets it off as unique.
Dallas
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3rd April 2014, 02:40 PM #6
superb pen
I'm sure your mate will love it!regards
Nick
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3rd April 2014, 03:22 PM #7Intermediate Member
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That has to be one of the most beautiful pens I've seen to date!! Well done mate and great to have you on this earth to tell the story.
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3rd April 2014, 05:15 PM #8
Here I was thinking you had made one from the stones . Amboyna would have to be my favourite burl and it looks great
In my personal stash I have some A1 blanks from Hawaii not matched from any where else yet.
Has to be done under water as some of the stones lose their colour from the heat whilst turning. Diamond tools, diamond finishing etc etc necessary. One day I will finish the one I have been working on for quite a while .Neil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new
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3rd April 2014, 07:53 PM #9
Hmmm!!! using a power tool in the swimming pool (under water)!!, Ok Ok, I known what you mean---you don't get in the pool, you just dangle the saw under the water!!Amos PS dont try that at home!
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Til your good is better, and your
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4th April 2014, 08:51 AM #10
Top stuff
Regards Rumnut.
SimplyWoodwork
Qld. Australia.
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4th April 2014, 09:59 PM #11
Wow mate that is a killer pen you have out done yourself I think on this gem
Thanks
Ian
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5th April 2014, 01:53 AM #12Awaiting Email Confirmation
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That ones is a real beaut Peter.
Well done mate.
Les
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