2 more spun today

[Jayman72]

Hey all,

Been busy today.....


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Base and Cap made with Walnut.
Cap has dual feature rings made from Sapele, Aspen, Aromatic Cedar, Yellowheart and Sapele.
CA Finish
MM to 12K
Liquid Carnauba Wax


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This was from some wood in my back yard that was from a Grapefruit Tree that came down in a storm about 11 years ago. The tree had come down near my fence and eventually the weight shifted and it leaned against said fence and it had to go. As I was cutting it away I realized it was rather dry (15% - 20% according to my meter) and thought I might try spinning some.

Turned out rather nice if I do say so myself. (Yes pun totally intended.)

Both pens got a CA Finish then MM to 12K and finally a Liquid Carnauba Wax and polish.

Hope you like them.

Jay
Tampa, FL

 

[qquake]

Grapefruit wood. Who woulda thought? It's very pretty!

 

[CREID]

You know I don't think I have ever heard of a pen turned from Grapefruit tree before. You don't happen to have any Tangerine trees in your backyard do you?

curt

 

[dthayer]

Very nice! I love the segmenting -- beautiful. The one turned from the grapefruit tree wood is nice too and gives me some hope... I have some pieces drying from some avocado trees I had to cut down. I have no idea how they will turn or what they will look like, though.

 

[JimB]

Both pens are very nice. Hopefully you have a good supply of the grapefruit wood!

BTW, you didn't spin them, you turned them. Spinning is a term used for metal. You can spin soft metals on a lathe to make dishes and other metal items.

 

[Jayman72]

Both pens are very nice. Hopefully you have a good supply of the grapefruit wood!

BTW, you didn't spin them, you turned them. Spinning is a term used for metal. You can spin soft metals on a lathe to make dishes and other metal items.

Jim,

I did not know that. Good to know...

Thanks
Jay
Tampa, FL

 

[dthayer]

BTW, you didn't spin them, you turned them. Spinning is a term used for metal. You can spin soft metals on a lathe to make dishes and other metal items.

So... if you have a segmented blank that includes metal dividers between the wood, are you turning or spinning? :biggrin: