Beautiful Cocobolo Burl
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Josh@csusa
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WOW!
That is without a doubt the most beautiful piece of Cocobolo I have ever seen. And the pen is great too!:biggrin: Great work!
That is without a doubt the most beautiful piece of Cocobolo I have ever seen. And the pen is great too!:biggrin: Great work!
Notscottish
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Stunning, looks great.
Sabaharr
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Holy Moley Batman, that's awesome.
Skie_M
Member
Exquisite and beautiful... I think I might have some of that wood now, in my pile. 
Drewboy22
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Bar none, that is one of the best looking pens i have seen! Excellent Job!
SteveG
Member
Ooooh Soooo tooo bad!! on the blow out.
You did a good effort on the recovery, but the blank itself cries out for the parts gone. :frown:
We all want more of that wood. You were wise to couple it with a very top end kit. I really enjoyed seeing this pen...nice work and nice post.
You did a good effort on the recovery, but the blank itself cries out for the parts gone. :frown:
We all want more of that wood. You were wise to couple it with a very top end kit. I really enjoyed seeing this pen...nice work and nice post.
Krash
Member
Wowzers! I think I might keep that one.
Nice job on a sweet piece of God's creation! :biggrin:
Nice job on a sweet piece of God's creation! :biggrin:
Yes, I think I came close to a curse word when the piece blew out but I stepped out of the shop and maintained control. I would have much rather had a solid piece on the upper barrel but that's the way it goes sometimes. Glad I was able to keep most of it!
Skie_M
Member
So ... this cocobolo, is it the type that will darken up after exposure to UV/sunlight? I love the light orange play against the darker brown, but I've seen quite a bit of my cocobolo end up a stunning array of golden yellow to dark brown, with reds and oranges banded between.
liljohn1368
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Wow that is really nice....
I called these guys twice to see about a custom order - no answer. Assuming the price was right, please let me know if interested. I don't know what their MOQ is, but it is free to ask.
Exotic Wood, Birdseye Maple, Curly Maple & Tiger Maple | Bell Forest Products
Exotic Wood, Birdseye Maple, Curly Maple & Tiger Maple | Bell Forest Products
triw51
Member
Great save on the blow out. I agree beautiful wood and great woekmanship
I too love the mix of colors. I am not sure how long it will take but the wood will darken with age. Hopefully the contrasting colors will still contrast as it ages.
I am willing to go in if it is Burl and the price is reasonable. I've been looking for a long time. I have seen a few pieces cut for knife handles but were too thin for pens ( 1/2 inch).
Dalepenkala
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Mike you did an outstanding job on saving that pen! If you wouldn't have said anything about the blow out I'd have figured it was all designed/segmented that way! Incredible pen Mike!
Skie_M
Member
Mmmm ... nope, the stuff I have is certainly pretty, but it's not burl. Crosscut slabs that came with knots through them that were removed. I'll have to make something out of some of this, it's very nice looking stuff ... I just don't have any pen kits left! lol
jsolie
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Absolutely gorgeous pen, and if you hadn't said anything about a blowout, I never would have known.
Sappheiros
Member
I love the elegance of it.
BJohn
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I think every possible adjective as been used. So what can I add other then EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE A PEN COMES ALONG THAT YOU KNOW IS A PIECE OF ART! WOW
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Ted iin Michigan
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VERY nicely done! I'm quite impressed with pairing the ebony with the cocobolo. Never would have considered that. Again, well done!
Looks great on the front page :biggrin:
jttheclockman
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Mike congrats on the front page. It probably is one of the strongest photos we had there in a long time. Really jumps out at you. I like the metal added and the timber speaks for itself. nice combo. keep up the good work. Hope to see more.
ladycop322
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Absolutely Breathtaking!
Thanks!
It is indeed an honor! Thanks.
Again, finding a really nice piece of wood has a lot to do with this pens appeal.
Plus, learning some picture skills from guys on this site is helpful towards showing off the wood.
It is indeed an honor! Thanks.
Again, finding a really nice piece of wood has a lot to do with this pens appeal.
Plus, learning some picture skills from guys on this site is helpful towards showing off the wood.
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nativewooder
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Cocobolo Burl is indeed rare, but I'm sure there are a few stashes out there somewhere. It you find any, be sure to have some diamonds or gold to pay with!:biggrin:
Drewboy22
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Congrats Mike on the Front Page Great Job
Great Job
Dalepenkala
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Congrats on making the front page Mike!
warthog
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Where did the hardware come from. I have never seen that design before. Impressive pen.
Gadget
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I have quite a bit of cocobolo and I was told by a cue maker a trick. When your almost done turning just before sanding wrap the cocobolo in a paper towel then soak with denatured alcohol, allow to dry and repeat a few times. it takes some of the oils out and allows it to retain the natural color variations. it will darken with time but not as much as normal.
mtassie
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That is a great looking pen!!! Beautiful !!
thepenfriend
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Beautiful Pen! A well deserved front pager! I was curious on the finish you used? Mind sharing the specs? Is it CA? or some lacquer? Thanks for sharing your artwork!