RBS is having a less than perfect evening. Did a custom pen just for myself, a piece of cross-cut birdseye maple with a ton of figuring in it. Turned it last night, put the finish on (20 coats of thin superglue). I wet sanded, polished and waxed it this evening and it was one of the most fantastic pieces of wood I’ve ever done. When I went to assemble the pen my heart sank.

I had put two of the bushings that set the size of the ends of the sections in the wrong order. There is no way that I can use it, and since one section is too small there is no way to turn it “UP” to size. I’m going to ponder on how I can use the pieces, but I have a feeling that it was a good practice, but I’m so let down. This was not for sale, this was my gift to me. I haven’t made a mistake like that in years.

RBS
Who is glad it wasn’t for client I guess.