How a pen maker makes a puzzle

[DCBluesman]

I can't even put John's puzzles back together, but I can do this.

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[Canuck]

Oh Yeah, here it is without the link;



You're pen work has been very inspirational to me...thank you Lou

[Canuck]

And let's include this beauty as well;



I love it!!

[Canuck]

And can't leave this one out;



made from northern ash, come on, this one is simply spectacular!!

[Roby]

Hey john, you know how I can't leave well enough alone.  Picture a pen puzzle that is not a jigsaw.  Instead it consists of 10 wooden rings that fit side by side to make the shank.  Each ring is has a wavey edge that will only fit next to one other particular ring.  In essence, you would have to put them all on in the right order or they would not fit, and it would make a striking pen as well. 

You had better get on it, this idea is not going to last.  Here is what you do.  Make 10 pens with differning woods.  Drill 10 holes in a block of wood and load each pen into one hole.  Then using a jigsaw, cut off ten sections of the block using different wavey patterns.  You should end up with perfeclty interchangale pices that can be combined to make pens that are both puzzles and decorative.  Of course, you probably could not use wood, since such rings once removed would prove too fragile.
 

[Canuck]

Frankly, that sounds so doable that I'm rather surprised it hasn't been done before...and I actually think it would be possible in wood, but likely require a modified kit so that more wood could be left on the tubes...hmmmm, one kit that comes to mind would be the 'Art Sketch Kit', it's one length tube and the one end unscrews as well...let me get back to you on this, great idea!!

[Chinnomotto]

Dear Roby,

I don't quite understand what you are implying

Can you supply a sketch , or a pen so that us nohopers can comprehend?

We're getting him there Johnny, hes actually thinking pens!, little bit more coaxing,,,,,

[Canuck]

Hey no worries, the idea is already off to the prototype stage  
Chin...think about puzzle rings and you're there!!
You do know Roby's last puzzlebox was meant to be made on the lathe but I couldn't fit it into my rather tight schedule, so he went ahead and made it himself without a lathe!

[PR_Princess]

LOL John.. I never would have guessed from the IAP that you can be soooo much fun!!!

You are really a blast. Glad to see you on this board!

[Canuck]

Hi Dawn, I hope you don't mind I put direct pics of some of Steven's stunning work instead of having to click on the link...your website is really terrific!!  Now I need to alert my puzzle buddies to the incredible pen craftmanship spread out on the forum

[PR_Princess]

Thanks!!...and no of course not! I do wish Steven would chime in though, I know that he has lots absolutely stunning pens to show...
But, with enthususiam like yours, I'm sure this place will be hopping in no time!!!

[Canuck]

Well, I warned Lou that it might get rowdy in here after the puzzle guys jumped aboard...
You really need to put a link in your signature so everyone can visit your website, I've been to it so many times I lost count
Featuring artists work and offering some of their pen blanks for sale is such an awesome idea!!!  Keith and Steve are incredibly talented pen craftsmen, so it's nice to see them get some exposure

[PR_Princess]

Good point - and done!

I am tickled pink to have Keith and Steve on board! I love seeing all of the very creative,  and just plain amazing stuff that they do.
I think that it is a win all of the way around!

[Chinnomotto]

Please, please, no more pen pics

The temptation is too great, I'm off to the garage to dig up my 2 pen lathes deep in the abyss

Puzzle pens , here I come

O Dear, I've never made one before, took the short cut and bought all of mine

There goes my health

[Johan Heyns]

Boet and Roby

I've sent you the idea that you talked about.

Comments?

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