6 spalted birch olympias

[Glenn McCullough]

A request for pens for a class of future Eagle scouts resulted in this group of pens. They were "challenged", while camping, to find just the right wood needed for a secret project. I instructed the scout leader on what to have them look for, why, and how NOT to get it too deteriorated. It will be a good surprise for these guys, that the wood came back to them in the form of a pen. They did a plendid job finding superior wood for this application. They collected enough great wood for about 40 future scouts pens , too.

 

[mbroberg]

That is a beautiful group of pens Glenn! They couldn't have found better wood even if they had known what they were looking for!:biggrin:

 

[mickr]

great project and good for you to support the scouts!

 

[Jim15]

Great looking group of pens.

 

[maxman400]

Great Pens, and some great looking wood.

 

[Rick_G]

Nice should make a few scouts happy.

 

[ldb2000]

That is some awesome spalted timber and you made some beautiful pens with it . I'm sure they will treasure them for a long time to come .

 

[scotirish]

Great looking pens!

 

[fiferb]

Very tricky getting scouts to hunt wood for you. I'm sure they will cherish those pens for a long time.

 

[hewunch]

I will have to remember this as my oldest crosses over this Feb. Great idea... And nice pens!

 

[VisExp]

Glenn, what a great way to illustrate the process from raw wood to finished product. Great batch of pens.

 

[artme]

Great clutch there Glen. Well done in every respect.

 

[Ligget]

Awesome pens Glenn, great idea to have them collect the wood, they will treasure each pen I`m sure!