Betcha can't guess who made these blanks...

[Brooks803]

NOT me :tongue:

Spent some time with that other material most other pen turners use. I got a sample of that new stick fast CA and wanted to give it a try. I like it better than the CA I've been using (hobby lobby brand). All have the same CA finish that was MM to 12000 and polished with PlastX. Thanks for looking yall!

First is an Amboyna Burl Le Roi:

Second is an Amboyna Burl Full size Gold Ti Gent RB:

Third is an Afzelia Xylay two tone full size Gold Ti Gent RB:

Last but not least is a Desert Ironwood Chrome Zen:

 

[Leviblue]

I see you got the hang of making the acrylics look just like wood.

Nicely done!

 

[cnirenberg]

NOT me :tongue:

Spent some time with that other material most other pen turners use. I got a sample of that new stick fast CA and wanted to give it a try. I like it better than the CA I've been using (hobby lobby brand).

Jonathon,
What's the name of the CA and where did you get it? Sorry if I missed the post.

 

[Brooks803]

Cris. It's a Stick Fast brand CA they made specifically for finishes. Many vendors carry it but I got mine at woodcraft.

 

[Drstrangefart]

Glad you're confronting that nagging wood phobia. It seems to be contagious, however. I seem to have gotten it now.

 

[Buzzzz4]

Looking good! strange, I'm selling more wood pens right now, but I don't have that many. Guess I will have to learn like you.

 

[S.A.Mappin]

I'm waiting like a vulture to see you make an "undesirable" pen.... I don't think its happening anytime soon!!!!

All joking aside nice work!!! You should do some more wooden ones.

 

[Drstrangefart]

I'm waiting like a vulture to see you make an "undesirable" pen.... I don't think its happening anytime soon!!!!

All joking aside nice work!!! You should do some more wooden ones.

I think I've been involved in the closest thing you could call an "undesireable" pen. The blank was handed off to me, and it's a BRILLIANT idea that just needs a little refinement. I hope to see the results of further experimentation as it was still a nice piece of work.

 

[ghostrider]

Ah... God? That would be my guess.

Sweet looking pens.

 

[wiset1]

I didn't think you owned any wood to turn Jonathon...? These look awesome and I really like the finish. I've honestly become lazy having turned acrylics...I really don't like the idea of doing layer after layer of CA, but it's coming!

Great pens!

 

[workinforwood]

They look great Jon...the photo's are spot on perfect!

 

[Russell Eaton]

GREAT JOB Jonathon. I knew you could do it.

 

[CharlesH]

Wood is the way to go! Excellent finish.

C

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S2.

 

[boxerman]

Awesome job on those pens. Pics. & finish are top notch.

 

[crabcreekind]

Great Job on practice for pith

 

[toolcrazy]

Mother nature sure does some gorgeous castings and the pens are not bad, either.

 

[rizaydog]

Very nice job. The pens look great.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Jonathan as always your work is top shelf, Tim thats the beauty of the Stick-Fast finishing system it's made for us lazy acrylic turners, in 5-7 minutes your done and have a hard glass like finish

I didn't think you owned any wood to turn Jonathon...? These look awesome and I really like the finish. I've honestly become lazy having turned acrylics...I really don't like the idea of doing layer after layer of CA, but it's coming!

Great pens!

 

[wizard]

Jonathan, Absolutely beautiful set of pens!! You definitely have not lost your touch with wood!! Beautiful selection of wood and components! Fit, finish and photos are outstanding! Thanks for showing. Regards, Doc

 

[Brooks803]

Thanks everyone! I had fun turning these. Roy, you're absolutely right about it taking no time at all to do the finishes. I was impressed at how well it coated the blanks.

 

[hewunch]

They look awesome. Hope to see them in person. As to the blanks, well I guess you know who I think made them. :biggrin:

 

[bitshird]

Jonathon, they all are beautifully crafted, well turned and finished, BUT that Afzilia Xylay is to die for..

 

[JF36]

WOW those look amazing! Great job on the pens and the pictures. Now I have to see if I can find some wood that looks as good as those do.

 

[EarlD]

Jonathon, thoze look great. I used metallic blue on one last weekend too,but haven't had time to photo it yet.