Bog Yew-BB prize from KeithKarl

[ed4copies]

First time I had SEEN bog yew. I've turned bog oak and enjoy it, but it is a very distinct grain, that can fight back and it's a bear to finish, without making it "plastic".

This bog Yew turned very easily and the finish is several (6-8) sessions of lacquer spray (5-6 thin sprays per session). Sanded with 600-1000 grit twice in the process. Final sanding followed by white diamond buff and wax.

Comments welcome. Sounds like Keith may be interested in selling some of this. It's NICE wood.

 

[wdcav1952]

You turn wood????????????????????

Beautiful work, Ed. Hopefully Keith will make some of this available to the forum.

 

[ed4copies]

HEY!!!! It's a SECRET!!!~!

You turn wood????????????????????

Beautiful work, Ed. Hopefully Keith will make some of this available to the forum.

Don't TELL Chris (Wishman)!!!

 

[keithkarl2007]

Man, i tell ya this stuff varies in colour so much, this is a pen turned by Colin Gregg, the first person I sent blanks to. Its much darker.

BTW: I was planning on donating a board of this for the Fundraiser BigRob is running if they reached over $400, would've been enough for 8 full sized blanks and 3-4 Sierra sized blanks. Hasn't been much activity there though.

 

[Russianwolf]

Nice one Ed. I like it, The couple pieces that I have and the stump are both very golden compared to fresh yew's orangey color.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Ed, a wooden pen, interesting concept.

 

[JohnU]

Its a beauty Ed! Great shine on that finish too.

 

[rjwolfe3]

Very Nice!


But I think Ed had someone else turn it. I mean come on, Ed turning wood is like Cav not wearing pink, it just doesn't happen!

 

[jyreene]

Nice look Ed. I can't wait to get permission to buy some bog wood off of the guys here.

 

[keithkarl2007]

Nice look Ed. I can't wait to get permission to buy some bog wood off of the guys here.

Whats holding you back :biggrin::biggrin:

 

[jyreene]

My wife holds the purse strings and with a baby on the way I don't want her wrath!

 

[BRobbins629]

Nice one - maybe you could change you nickname to Yewrinator.

 

[jyreene]

That might be a bad idea Bruce. Say that nickname out loud!

 

[ed4copies]

That might be a bad idea Bruce. Say that nickname out loud!

Ya gotta get to know Bruce-that was NO accident!!

(Pretty clever, Bruce!!):biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

 

[jyreene]

I was actually think it was more of a "Yiddish" thing going on but I do believe he was trying for the other one!

 

[louisbry]

Nice looking wooden pen Ed. The finish is excellent and doesn't look like plastic.

 

[ed4copies]

Thanks, Louis!!

That's why I like using spray lacquer. It gives a good protective finish, but doesn't look TOO shiny.

IF you want the wood to be darker, I suspect a coat of BLO or two would accomplish that. I liked the way this looked. Still do.

TEHO (to each his own)

 

[Dalecamino]

I forgot you turn wood blanks too ! Very nice work Ed . I used spray laquer on a Rosewood burl I sent to BigShed last year , and turned out well . Not as nice as this one , IMHO .