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jonnyl · May 24, 2011

This goes in the category of "Wow, I didn't even know that people DID that!!"

Beautiful work!!!

... · May 24, 2011

nomo613 said:
after a long hard day in the shop its finally complete!

this is my very first giraffe bone pen. normally i turn pens from wood. but when i got an offer for giraffe bone i couldn't resist. this is the closest material to ivory and is itself rare. it finishes beautifully,minus a small natural vein that only enhances character.

a kimber? lol
:whack:

kfrede86 · May 25, 2011

Wow! That is some beautiful work.

Blaster229 · May 25, 2011

Great talent and all at the ripe young age of 16. Amazing work. Great photography too. And of course the old pocket watch, the caligraphy and stacks of old bills for the background. The Kimber is Dad's obviously?

SRD · May 25, 2011

Nice,would love to have 1 in walnut

nomo613 · May 25, 2011

Blaster229 said:
Great talent and all at the ripe young age of 16. Amazing work. Great photography too. And of course the old pocket watch, the caligraphy and stacks of old bills for the background. The Kimber is Dad's obviously?

thanks, i actualy started this little business in 5th grade! my skill has vastly improved since then. way back when i would sell my pens for $10-$15 dollars each. they were crude and unrefined writing instruments that would hurt because they were not sanded properly. my father made it clear that once i became a pimply teen the cute factor would wear off and i would have to make nicer pens :rolleyes:

with these wonderful words of encouragement i got to work. these pens are a product of a few years of growing my skill. hope you enjoy

and yes the kimber belongs to my father

nomo613 · May 25, 2011

SRD said:
Nice,would love to have 1 in walnut

i dont have any walnut blanks left but for a while i was spinning a lot of the two tone stuff this is an example of a pen/letter opener set i made that is still available. it comes in a maple gift box

hodgepodge · May 25, 2011

Wow! Nice work!

I'm in!

Streetgang · May 25, 2011

Very nice pens. Everytime I see them I think about getting a lathe to turn pens but I just don't have the room in my shop. I do have tons of scraps if you are interested. I have: white oak, cherry, some walnut, lacewood, sapele, mahogany, maple. Most of it is collecting dust.

nomo613 · May 25, 2011

Streetgang said:
Very nice pens. Everytime I see them I think about getting a lathe to turn pens but I just don't have the room in my shop. I do have tons of scraps if you are interested. I have: white oak, cherry, some walnut, lacewood, sapele, mahogany, maple. Most of it is collecting dust.

thanks! i will take you up on that offer

the lathe is realy a great machine, the amount of cool projects you can do on it is limitless. if i were you i would make room

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Streetgang · May 25, 2011

nomo613 said:
thanks! i will take you up on that offer the lathe is realy a great machine, the amount of cool projects you can do on it is limitless. if i were you i would make room.

I'm in southern MD. send me a PM sometime and we can set something up.

webb297 · May 25, 2011

You, Sir, are an artist.

nomo613 · May 25, 2011

Streetgang said:
I'm in southern MD. send me a PM sometime and we can set something up.

hailing from pikesvile thats a little far to pick up some wood scraps, but if i ever find myself in that area, i let you know. thanks for the offer though

Streetgang · May 25, 2011

nomo613 said:
hailing from pikesvile thats a little far to pick up some wood scraps, but if i ever find myself in that area, i let you know. thanks for the offer though

Understand. No problem the offer stands when ever you get down.

kstone803 · May 25, 2011

How much would a lacewood rollerball with a cap run me? Beautiful looking pen

jimbobborg · May 25, 2011

Streetgang said:
Very nice pens. Everytime I see them I think about getting a lathe to turn pens but I just don't have the room in my shop. I do have tons of scraps if you are interested. I have: white oak, cherry, some walnut, lacewood, sapele, mahogany, maple. Most of it is collecting dust.

There are companies out there that make table-top lathes for those who lack the space for a floor model. Just a suggestion.

Jim

Joseph · May 25, 2011

Very nice work nomo. :thumbsup:

What kind of lathe are you using? Where does the hardware come from, specifically for the fountain pens?

Regards.

nomo613 · May 25, 2011

kstone803 said:
How much would a lacewood rollerball with a cap run me? Beautiful looking pen

the lacewood pens; both fountain and roller, are eighty dollars each. they come in a cherry stained box with complimentary velvet pen bags. when purchased together, they will come in the olive box pictured.

i Finnish my pens with a high friction polish or bees wax. this allows for a semi gloss while retaining a true look and feel of wood.

my lathe is a rikon midi lathe- a "table top" model. runs great, but im not to excited with their customer support. jet is another great brand

The3clipser · May 25, 2011

Wow, those look nice! And your skill with a camera is apparent as well. Good job is all I can think to say.

nomo613 · May 25, 2011

heres a detailed picture of another style pen. this is called the el grande. this is the glock of the pen world; light, boxy, and reliable. this is a pen built to be used not sit on your desk, so you dont have to hesitate to throw it in your briefcase or pocket. the plastic components actually allow the cap to squeeze on to the back of the pen, and keeps the thread on cap nice and tight. they are fifty dollars each, and comes in roller or fountain. comes in cherry stained box, with complimentary velvet pen bag.

el grande style rollerball and fountain pens in cherry, walnut, and ,curly maple

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