Arndt Contribution of Paduak

[Jgrden]

Here is a Paduak bottom with antler top and a vintner pen.






The Paduak came from A. Arndts in a swap. In fact, he sent it to me with no idea I would send something back. This is generosity that I.A.P. breeds.

Thank you Mr. Arndts.

 

[WoodNutOntario]

I love the vintner pen!!
Excellent idea!!

Great group of pens!

Andrew

 

[ctubbs]

Two way cool pens. I really like the antler showing a bit of bark. But the vintner pen is a very good idea. How did you get a hole in the cork without destruction?
Charles

 

[johncrane]

John!
The bark on the antler top makes it an interesting looking pen, very nice.

 

[boxerman]

2 really nice pens.

 

[Andrew Arndts]

Sweet Pens, the Padauk would have either became a Classic from PSI or a Flat top from Rockler.... I am pretty sure you, John, did an awesome job... :highfive::good:

You are most welcome John!

 

[TurnerJohn74]

Very nice John!!!! I should send some Cherry Burl

 

[Jgrden]

Very nice John!!!! I should send some Cherry Burl

Okay

 

[Jgrden]

Two way cool pens. I really like the antler showing a bit of bark. But the vintner pen is a very good idea. How did you get a hole in the cork without destruction?
Charles

High speed in a collet chuck on the lathe. The cork likes to flex because it is not a strong or dense material and causes the biggest issue preventing a straight exterior. The nice thing about cork, however, are the artistic designs that you can find.

 

[Jgrden]

Very nice John!!!! I should send some Cherry Burl

By the way, the cork came from TurnerJohn74. He sent a whole bag full of really nice, used cork. I did another for him called Stags Leap.