My 2017 pen stand contest entry

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

This is a pen stand/clock that I entered into a contest on the IAP penturning site this past week. They run a fund raising party during the month of Feb every year and with this there are many different themed contests. I was able to get back in my shop after 3 years of being away due to illness and family matters. It feels good to get back. Anyway this was a project I worked on and entered into the Pen Stand Contest. 

 

 

This was my 2017 Pen Stand Contest entry. It did take first place. Pen Stand/Clock is of a gambling theme. The materials are maple, walnut, rosewood poker chips, 2" clock insert and dice. 

The playing cards were cut out on a scrollsaw and done in maple. The background of the symbols was painted flat black. the large dice is walnut. The base is rosewood with a bevel detail and covered with a dark green velvet. The wood parts were top coated in a satin lacquer. 

The poker chips are stacked and shaped to hold a single pen of any size. The holder chips are flocked in green where the pen lays to protect it from scratching. Thanks for looking.

 

 

[DWSUDEKUM]

Excellent work John.  I can see why it won.  Well done.  Thanks for sharing this with us.

 

 

DW

[Paul hd]

Excellent work.

[Scrolling Steve]

Now that is some nice work !  

[Dan]

Yes, you have a winner! Outstanding work.

[DukeNukem]

Very nice and we'll done good luck in the contest. Jerry

[daveww1]

fantastic job, congrats on winning

[Scrappile]

Really some very beautiful craftsmanship.  Well planned, well executed = winner!

[rdatelle]

You definitely have a winner there. Great idea you have there and a beautiful finish.

[Phantom Scroller]

First class 10/10      Roly

[newfie]

That's cool great job on it thanks for sharing

[dgman]

Beautiful work John! The finish is just outstanding!

[JohnRB]

I'm not surprised it won, great design

[hawkeye10]

This is a pen stand/clock that I entered into a contest on the IAP penturning site this past week. They run a fund raising party during the month of Feb every year and with this there are many different themed contests. I was able to get back in my shop after 3 years of being away due to illness and family matters. It feels good to get back. Anyway this was a project I worked on and entered into the Pen Stand Contest. 

 

 

This was my 2017 Pen Stand Contest entry. It did take first place. Pen Stand/Clock is of a gambling theme. The materials are maple, walnut, rosewood poker chips, 2" clock insert and dice. 

 

The playing cards were cut out on a scrollsaw and done in maple. The background of the symbols was painted flat black. the large dice is walnut. The base is rosewood with a bevel detail and covered with a dark green velvet. The wood parts were top coated in a satin lacquer. 

 

The poker chips are stacked and shaped to hold a single pen of any size. The holder chips are flocked in green where the pen lays to protect it from scratching. Thanks for looking.

 

 

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John I really like that. The poker chips and dice, did you cut them on the scroll saw then paint?

[Gordster]

Perfection all around. Deserved to win.

[ike]

That looks like a winner to me.

IKE

[Dave Monk]

The design and workmanship is totally awesome. dave

[tuner]

Cream rise's to the top... Very nicely done with great detail.

[Clayton717]

that looks great. I can see why it won.

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

John I really like that. The poker chips and dice, did you cut them on the scroll saw then paint?

 

 

No the poker chips and the smaller dice are real. I made the large dice with the clock in it and of course the cards. I did scroll the half round section in the chips to hold the pen. also sanded the chips so that the main chips stands that way and I could glue it using more surface. 

[amazingkevin]

This is a pen stand/clock that I entered into a contest on the IAP penturning site this past week. They run a fund raising party during the month of Feb every year and with this there are many different themed contests. I was able to get back in my shop after 3 years of being away due to illness and family matters. It feels good to get back. Anyway this was a project I worked on and entered into the Pen Stand Contest. 

 

 

This was my 2017 Pen Stand Contest entry. It did take first place. Pen Stand/Clock is of a gambling theme. The materials are maple, walnut, rosewood poker chips, 2" clock insert and dice. 

 

The playing cards were cut out on a scrollsaw and done in maple. The background of the symbols was painted flat black. the large dice is walnut. The base is rosewood with a bevel detail and covered with a dark green velvet. The wood parts were top coated in a satin lacquer. 

 

The poker chips are stacked and shaped to hold a single pen of any size. The holder chips are flocked in green where the pen lays to protect it from scratching. Thanks for looking.

 

 

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Dare to be different.It would be hard to beat this set up.Good thinking.

[Ron Johnson]

Totally awesome and beautifully finished. Iove the chose of woods. Congrats taking first place. Well deserved John.

[wombatie]

Very imaginative and definitely deserved first prize.  Well done.

 

Marg