While waiting for my cutting board pieces to dry I put this pen together. It's an AERO pen kit that I've had for a while but wasn't sure what I wanted to match it with but after seeing a gentleman's wonderful pens on IAP that he laminates I decided to try one and this is what came out! My next one will be quite a bit thinner in the center and more in proportion to the pen kit. Thanks for viewing and all comments welcome!

Mike,

That is beautiful.  I really like the combination.  It's very unique.  Was the ebony and aluminum already in pen blank form, that you then laminated together? Or did you start with raw materials?

SQ

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Happiness is wood chips flying!

You guys have really stepped it up. Very nice pen Mike. Nice contrast with the ebony and aluminum. What did you use for finish?

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John Moody
John Moody Woodworks
http://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com

Thanks SQ!

I started out with flat stock aluminium and a chunk of Ebony I picked up from CROSSCUT Hardwoods. I cut and drilled the aluminium to size then cut the Ebony to 3 different thicknesses and then epoxied these pieces to the brass tube and then turned it.
 
SQ said:

Mike,

That is beautiful.  I really like the combination.  It's very unique.  Was the ebony and aluminum already in pen blank form, that you then laminated together? Or did you start with raw materials?

SQ

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Happiness is wood chips flying!

Thanks John!

I sanded it to 12000 grit then finished with friction polish and then waxed it. I need to perfect a CA finish before I attempt on this material. Hopefully on my next one I'll use CA.
 
John Moody said:

You guys have really stepped it up. Very nice pen Mike. Nice contrast with the ebony and aluminum. What did you use for finish?

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John Moody
John Moody Woodworks
http://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com

I was wondering how a ca finish would do on the aluminum. Nice job.

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John Moody
John Moody Woodworks
http://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com

Proportioned or not that's a great job on the barrel... I am looking forward to part deux.

WOW!!!!! Odd but awesome! Looks like it could be a good weapon to keep in a purse as well. The design is rare Mike, I like it, how comfy is it to hold?

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

Thanks Guys! I'll be trying it again with a Jr Gents rollerball this weekend.

John I got the idea from the IAP website. There are some really awesome pens on that site.
 
John Morris said:

WOW!!!!! Odd but awesome! Looks like it could be a good weapon to keep in a purse as well. The design is rare Mike, I like it, how comfy is it to hold?

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

I'd love to see them Arlin.  Could you give us a look see?

Arlin Eastman said:

Mike

Well done on the lamination and also turning the blank too.  There are several ways to do this, I have done it a 25* 30* and 45* cuts with aluminum, brass, and copper.  They come out outstanding.

Arlin

Thanks Arlin! I plan on trying some others in the near future after I finish the 3D cutting board. I've been following the IAP website and have seen many a fine pen that are laminated. I'm just getting my feet wet with the segments but hope to advance with it because you can come up with some cool applications.
 
Arlin Eastman said:

Mike

Well done on the lamination and also turning the blank too.  There are several ways to do this, I have done it a 25* 30* and 45* cuts with aluminum, brass, and copper.  They come out outstanding.

Arlin

Very nice Job I like the metal and wood combo.

That is awesome isn't it Steve! I absolutely love that style, progressive, stylish, it kind of makes me want to jump on it and shoot to the moon!

Steve said:

Very nice Job I like the metal and wood combo.

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops

Yes it does  John