It’s been a while since I posted but I am finally back in the shop!
Lately I have been developing my skills in CNC rotary pen making and making folded boxes using 90 deg V bits. Be glad to give more detail as to designing wrap patterns and the procedures I use for making the pens. Apologies for the bad camera work and painting but here is some of my work to date:
- Some samples or different woods
I mainly use cherry, walnut, white oak, and maple. and occasionally I use Bezos wood, redwood, plum, and mahogany. Almost all of it is salvage or recycled wood. I have developed almost 20 patterns that “wrap” without a seam and have more in development. I use a 90 degree V bit for all carving at a depth of .08” on the pens and .12 on the boxes. I have a mini lathe with a duplicator that I use to do the rough shaping with and then mount the turned blanks on the CNC for carving.
- Pens and notepad holder
- A solid wood holder
- Floral Set
Many of the patterns are “florals” derived and modified from the work of William Morris, famous English designer at the beginning of the last century. They require a lot of modification in order to wrap properly but once developed are used for pens, boxes, and handles for carved walking sticks… Many of the carvings are left natural but I paint some. The maple leaf pattern top on the pen above was 3D carved with a tapered ballnose bit while the bottom was V carved. The wood is cherry with the background stained.
- Painted and Carved Pens and Box
The top of the cherry “dogwood flower” pen above was outlined with a laser, the bottom was carved and then both were painted. The box is cherry.
- Double Floral
- Americana Celebration
I like to experiment with different patterns and colors. Many of the pens are customized with names as gifts for friends and family.
- Tall Pencil Box
- Oak Pattern carved on white oak
Thank you for looking. Be glad to answer question.
Paul Fleming
