Vietnam campaign ribbon pen

[gwellstx]

Dad and I have been asked to make a special pen for a Vietnam vet. I'm really excited about this project and thought I'd do a little show and tell with this one. Not sure how this is gonna turn out so at the end if I chuck it and go "back to the drawing board" then...well, hopefully I haven't wasted too much of your time. Here's what we have so far. Last night I lamented yellowheart and blood wood for the middle portion of the ribbon. When I get to dad's shop we are gonna mix up some green acrylic. Stay tuned.

[tonyt79]

Following this

[gwellstx]

Just got the acrylic in the pressure pot. Now we wait.

[HainesNYT]

Super cool! I hope it works out great.

[whysixb]

Thats an awesome idea!

[SamHarper]

Awesome! I love build alongs.

[gwellstx]

Cutting the acrylic.

[gwellstx]

Here's what we're going for.

[gwellstx]

blank cut to size.
Brass tube inserted and squared.
Mounted on lathe.
Sanding.
Finished product.
Hope y'all enjoyed it!

[Fla Hunter]

That's some fine work.

[gwellstx]

Here's a little better pic of the final.

[dadogg]

Looks great

[tazhunter0]

Looks great!!

[Denton]

Dang fine job! My dad is a Vietnam vet, he would love that!

[chuckdeerhunter]

I like that could ya pm me please