Buckeye Burl On Gent Jr!

[CharlesH]

Hey guys,

Here is a piece of stabilized buckeye burl on Gentlemen Jr. It's got 25 coats of medium CA. I did not feel like making a pen today but I went anyway. To put all the chances on my side I haven't changed my mandrel, my sanding MM and took a fresh medium CA glue the result was worth the effort!

Thanks for looking and clicky the thumbnails!

Charles

 

[sumterdad]

That is nice. BB is one of.my favorite wood.

 

[Younka]

Very nice pen, you did an amazing job!

 

[reiddog1]

Beautiful as always Charles. BEB is my all time favorite burl (although you have enlightened me on many other bada** ones). One question if I may, how do you photograph to show your finish? I've tried, but my photos always look matte. Trying to show off my shine. You are still my CA finish hero.

Thanks in advance.

Dave

 

[skiprat]

Charles, do you actually count the coats of CA and then sand till it gets that perfect mirror finish or do you sand between coats?.
I have no idea how many coats I put on. :redface:I just keep applying till the finish looks ok between coats. Mmmmm, maybe that's why mine doesn't look like yours!!:biggrin:

 

[Lenny]

Charles, I always love seeing your posts .... as much for the stunning photography as the pens themselves! Excellent!

 

[Jim Burr]

That is some great BEB...and a cool pen to add to it! I know how you feel...had to make 2 and my heart wasn't in either of 'em.

 

[scottsheapens]

How do you get such a perfect CA coat? I have tried CA coating of pens and it looks bad every single time. I also agree your pictures really show the BEB and CA very well. Congrats.

 

[bobjackson]

Great looking pen. Fantastic job.

 

[CharlesH]

Charles, do you actually count the coats of CA and then sand till it gets that perfect mirror finish or do you sand between coats?.
I have no idea how many coats I put on. :redface:I just keep applying till the finish looks ok between coats. Mmmmm, maybe that's why mine doesn't look like yours!!:biggrin:

I make marks on my nitrile glove box after each coat. I usually sand every 5 to 7 coats with the 3000 grit!

Charles

 

[CharlesH]

How do you get such a perfect CA coat? I have tried CA coating of pens and it looks bad every single time. I also agree your pictures really show the BEB and CA very well. Congrats.

This post explain how I apply my finish: International Association of Penturners - View Single Post - You will fall off your chair: Incredible blood red sappy cocobolo burl!

Charles

 

[thewishman]

Charles, you have set such a high standard that I expect to see stunning wood with a flawless finish.

Looking at this pen, I have to say - Meh, just your average perfect pen.:clown:

 

[PenMan1]

Charles, you finish makes wood look sexy.

I used to "notch" the glove box with the coat count, too! Now, that I'm older and in worse shape, it's easier just to count the torn off 2x2" squares of paper towel laying on the floor

NICELY DONE, SIR!

 

[tkbarron]

Stunning work Charles. What was the color temp of your lighting?

 

[GoatRider]

I used to "notch" the glove box with the coat count, too! Now, that I'm older and in worse shape, it's easier just to count the torn off 2x2" squares of paper towel laying on the floor

Don't you mean "glued to the floor"? That's what always happens to me. That's why I keep a wastebasket between me and the lathe.

 

[CharlesH]

Stunning work Charles. What was the color temp of your lighting?

Not sure, it's neons in my ceiling.

Charles