Bethlehem Olive Baron

[RollTide]

This is my first Baron pen and first time working with Bethlehem Olive Wood. It was very easy to turn and lets off some what of a pipe tobacco smell. I made this one for the Pastor at my Church. I think he'll be pleased. I hope so anyway.

Thanks,
Steve

 

[sparhawk]

That looks like your best one yet Steve. I really like that one. Have been wanting to do a baron but just havent gotten around to it yet. Is it a fountain pen or rollerball?

 

[MikePittman]

That is a beautiful pen. I love the looks of Olive Wood. Great job. Your pastor will be very pleased!

 

[RollTide]

Thanks Hugo and Mike! Hugo...it's a roller ball pen and believe it or not that is a ca finish on it. Finally got one to come out smooth.[)]

 

[sparhawk]

You did good son. I really like that finish with that wood. Nice smooth satin type finish that looks like wood. Not like a foot of glass. (Although i like the foot thick glass look on some woods)

 

[R2]

That is anicely made and understated pen.Great work![][][]

 

[rhahnfl]

Good looking pen and finish!!

 

[louisbry]

Great looks and finish. What's not to like about it?

 

[Ligget]

He will love the pen Steve, very well done![]

 

[johncrane]

yes l agree with Mark well done Steve![]

 

[cdcarter]

That's a great grain. I have some olive wood on order for Christmas orders. Hope to turn one this weekend.

 

[Radman]

BOW is a dream to turn and looks good in any pen. You did a great job on this one.
[8D]

 

[RollTide]

Thanks for all the compliments. I think I finally got a finish I'm happy with. Although you can't tell in the picture it is actually a little more glossy. My photo skills are still very lacking. I sanded through 12k MM, 1 coat thin ca, sand with 1k, cross sand, 2nd coat and so on to a 3rd coat. Then finish with a polish. And the polish is just a stick of Ryobi from Lowes.

Steve

 

[SherryD]

nice looking pen, I am sure the pastor will relly appreciate the n

 

[SherryD]

meant to finish by saying I am sure the pastor will appreciate the nice work. Having blond fingers on the keyboard tonight