Afzelia Xylay Baron

[woodpens]

Here is a Baron I made today from Afzelia Xylay. The CA finish came out pretty nice, but it doesn't show well in my photos. I've been finding some good looking blanks in my shop while on vacation. I have three more I hope to turn tonight if the poison ivy on my stomach lets up a little. [xx(]

 

[Scott]

Hi Jim!

That is a nice piece of Afzelia! Beautiful pen! I know what you mean - I've been finding a few nice pieces of wood in my shop lately, as I look for stuff to give as presents.

Merry Christmas! (And yuk on poison ivy!)

Scott.

 

[Easysport]

Very nice looking Baron. I got one clued up and ready to turn, but the flu has kept my butt in bed for the last few days. [xx(][xx(]

 

[arjudy]

very nice.

 

[GregD]

Nice Afzelia Xylay Jim. I love that wood.

 

[alamocdc]

Looks good, Jim!

 

[swm6500]

Looks really great Jim.

 

[JimGo]

Great pic of a very nie pen!

Merry Christmas!

 

[UKpenmaker]

Very nice pen Jim, i love the marbling effect of the wood, excellent work.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Excellent Baron. I won't ask how you got poison ivy on your stomach. []

 

[Dario]

Excelent..hope mine will come out as nice (or something close []). I am excited to try the blanks you sent me.

 

[woodpens]

Originally posted by Rifleman
<br />Excellent Baron. I won't ask how you got poison ivy on your stomach. []

I appreciate all the comments. As for the poison ivy, would you believe bob-sledding in Alabama? [8D]
Actually, I got it from cutting down a cedar and dragging it to the burn pile. I was very careful, but the ivy still made cotact somehow. The swelling is so bad now that I look pregnant!

 

[Mac In Oak Ridge]

I have developed an interest in Southeastern Indian bow making. One of the woods of choice back in the good old days was Black Locust. I have searched high an low in the area for trees. I know a number of places where they grow now. And wouldn't you know, the ONE tree that is about 6" in diameter has a clear straight trunk about 6' long, the perfect tree, has a poison ivy vine about as big as my leg growing up the side of it. Big old hairy poison ivy vine. I guess I need one of those hazardous material suits to get it. I am thinking, but I know if I get within 3' of that tree it will eat me up.

 

[chigdon]

I have had a hard time finding Afzelia Xlay that nice. I want some!

Very nice.