I can hardly believe that it has been 4 days since my last post!  I guess that life just keeps on going while you are doing other things.  I started a new job last week, well, it is a temporary job, but still and all it is really getting in the way of me being in the shop and working on pens. 

On the other hand, I do like to eat, so I guess there is a certain balance that needs to be maintained.  That plus we are getting ready for a yard sale, it doesn’t seem like I have had  time to do anything at all the past week or so.  I hope to get a pen finished this weekend and I’ll get it photographed at least.  This one is made using one of my favorite woods for turning, Leopardwood.  It has a really neat grain that will be spotted on part and scaly on others.  It makes for a pretty good looking pen.  Definitely something to look over when you take it out of your pocket.

I am also working on some ideas for some pen bodies that will have to be made up, always a fun and challenging process.  Anyway, I better chop it off for now so I can get some things done.

Jake

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Welcome to the Penpoint. I am going to try and make some regular posts here to let folks know what I am getting done. Hopefully it will serve to keep me motivated and active working in the shop to make new and interesting pens to post about.

Lately, I have been working on Sierra style pens, mostly in acrylic, but I have also done one in Curly Koa (which I am currently carrying as my pen of choice) and Curly Mango. They are all available for viewing at my shop at http://www.thepenpoint.etsy.com well, all except the one in my pocket right now.

Yesterday, I ordered a few kits and supplies yesterday and got started on four new Cigar style pens. One in Amboyna Burl, one in Curly Mango, a Blue Illusion and Gold Copper acrylics make up the four. The kits I ordered are click Sierra style; 2 each of black chrome pen, pencil and 2 copper pen. I am looking forward to getting these and getting started on them.

Just a word about Beartooth Woods where I ordered these. My first purchase of Sierra pen kits coincided with me getting my new lathe (which I love) and starting back to turning after quite a while of not making any pens or working in the shop at all. I got in a hurry and managed to blow out a couple of pen blanks, so I have mechanisms and fittings for a few pens but the tubes aren’t exactly pristine. At any rate, I ordered some replacement tubes. The tubes I ordered are not the same tubes used in the click version so when Ernie was getting my order ready, he called to verify that I was really wanting the tubes I ordered online. You just don’t find that kind of service in many places anymore. Thanks Ernie!

Well, that better be enough for right now as I need to get some things done and also want to get out and get those blanks trimmed up so I can start turning them. Till next time -

Jake www.thepenpoint.etsy.com

Jake

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