| Project by clieb91 | posted 01-16-2013 02:57 AM | 1349 views | 0 times favorited | 9 comments |  |
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It seems that my mom is beginning to develop arthritis and it is getting harder for her to write. She mentioned that she is trying to locate a pen that is thick enough to be comfortable. Well since I am heading to see her soon I thought I would try turning one for her. I pulled a random blank I had made from some work wood and when I began turning I found this great color to it. I honestly have no idea what the wood is, there is a possibility of Hydrangea since I had a large batch of that not that long ago. But anywho, I wanted to make sure it would be thick enough for her to use so I used a centerband from a refrigerator pen set that I had on hand. The kit is justa standard 7mm with a clip from PSI.
I am hoping she is able to use this one.
Thanks all for looking.
CtL
-- Chris L. "Don't Dream it, Be it."- PortablePastimes.com (Purveyors of Portable Fun and Fidgets)
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a1Jim
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#1 posted 01-16-2013 03:27 AM
Very cool nice work.
Karson
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#2 posted 01-16-2013 04:24 AM
Beautiful pen .
I hope that she gets lots of use from that pen.
-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Appomattox Virginia [email protected] †
KOVA
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#3 posted 01-16-2013 04:28 AM
ERES UN GENIO CHRIS!!!!!
ESPERO QUE LE GUSTE A TU MADRE ;-)
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Tom Godfrey
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#4 posted 01-16-2013 06:08 AM
Nice job on the pen and I too like the wood grain and color. Feel sure she will love the pen even if she can use it or not.
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Monte Pittman
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#5 posted 01-16-2013 12:38 PM
Nice job on the pen. There are a lot of speacial needs people out there that would love it.
-- Nature created it, I just assemble it.
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#6 posted 01-16-2013 02:07 PM
That’ll be a fantastic gift! Great job.
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John Lowell
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#7 posted 01-16-2013 08:06 PM
Nice wood and great pen. I guess there is a larger clip on the pen, but you transitioned nicely into the large lower barrel. Well balanced overall.
cheers
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#8 posted 01-17-2013 09:29 AM
Very nice gesture Chris You Mum will Love it, I’m sure.
Cheers Tony.
clieb91
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#9 posted 01-20-2013 02:46 AM
Thanks all. The pen is perfect for her, plenty big enough to get a nice comfortable grip. I will have to look into making a few more. Trick will be the centerbands.
CtL
-- Chris L. "Don't Dream it, Be it."- PortablePastimes.com (Purveyors of Portable Fun and Fidgets)
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