"Burls and Swirls" Barons

[Fishrule]

Just prior to Christmas I placed an order with Ankrom Exotics for some of their "Burls and Swirls" blanks. The turning was straightforward, but the finishing was a challenge. I couldn't seem to get the same level of sheen on both the burl and the Alumilite. Plus, the wood dust seemed to scratch the Alumilite as I sanded. After much hand-polishing off-lathe, the final results were quite nice. Thanks to Pat and Lynn at Ankrom for supplying such beautiful materials.:good:

 

[Constant Laubscher]

Very nice collection of pens you have there!

I would do a CA finish over everything.

 

[Phunky_2003]

Very nice group of pens.

James

 

[Fishrule]

Thanks gentlemen,

Constant, I used six coats of medium CA over each. I agree, that should have evened out the sheen, but it didn't. Perhaps I should have polished the alumilite more before applying the CA

 

[Mrs Rojo22]

Beautiful group of pens!

Robin

 

[rjwolfe3]

Awesome group of pens!

 

[johncrane]

Nice bunch well done.

 

[toolcrazy]

Nice batch of pens.

 

[Dai Sensei]

Great set of WW pens.

I use CA finish on mine without any problems. I use 2 coats of thin followed by 6 coats of thick min.

If you are getting a different finish on the wood to the resin, I would suggest you don't have a uniform coat of CA over both, or have sanded through the layers again

 

[Bree]

I think your pens look fabulous! Terrific work.
:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

 

[Rum Pig]

Nice bunch you have their:biggrin:

I'm thinking of starting to make these style of blanks.

 

[Fishrule]

Thanks for the nice comments, everyone!

 

[angelofdeath]

those are some really nice looking pens...and great attention to detail with keeping all the grains lined up. awesome job.

 

[bitshird]

Those are a fine looking batch of Barons, vice variety, I'm not sure why the wood dust would scratch the Alumilite though, if you apply enough coats of CA the whole pen should have the same gloss.

 

[Ankrom Exotics]

Super job with those blanks, Kyle.

You mind if we use your images for our website photo gallery etc.. ?

 

[Fishrule]

You mind if we use your images for our website photo gallery etc.. ?

Pat & Lynn,

Absolutely! You're welcome to them. I can email you the originals - they're a little larger and higher resolution. Let me know.

-Kyle

 

[Karin Voorhis]

WOW! A beautiful breathtaking collection there!