Chilean Laurel Burl Vertex

[Buzzzz4]

I got a hold of a slab of Chilean Laurel Burl. Hadn't heard of this wood before, but it looked like a great burl. It's been drying in my shop for a few months. Turns out as this wood dries, it develops cracks and checks which I love to see. I filled the voids with some Red Iron Oxide and finished with CA. Placed on a Black Ti Vertex. Nature creates some amazing things!

Thanks for looking!

 

[hewunch]

Cool! Did you facet the barrel or are those just reflections?

 

[Younka]

I love the looks of that wood, nice job!!

 

[Buzzzz4]

Thanks! Those would be reflections. Wish I was that good!

 

[ghostrider]

That's hot.

Seems like a recurring theme.

 

[McBryde]

Absolutely STUNNING!

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[Buzzzz4]

Thank you

 

[PSU1980]

Excellent job on the pen Eric. The wood looks great but the red gives it that extra pop. Well done.

 

[wizard]

Eric, That is a stunning pen! Great finish! Not sure why you picked the red iron oxide but it really sets off the pen and particularly the wood beautifully. ...and that wood is gorgeous. Never seen it before. Great job and thanks for sharing. Regards, Doc

 

[rich gubbin]

stunning pen, the Vertex is a favorite of mine. Fantastic finish too. If you can get metal filings, they make a good filler for cracks and voids.

 

[philb]

Never heard of that wood either, sure makes a great pen though!!

 

[Buzzzz4]

I searched back in history and haven't found any other pens made from this wood. It looks like it is used in veneer work quite a bit.

 

[RichB]

Haven't seen that one. Really looks Sharp

 

[toyotaman]

Excellent looking pen and wood. Its got the shine to it. Love it.

 

[Glenn McCullough]

Suhweet!!! beautiful wood.

 

[Ted iin Michigan]

Wonderful pen, Eric.

 

[boxerman]

Stunning pen Eric.

 

[Dalecamino]

Awesome Eric!

 

[McBryde]

I just keep coming back to this pen over and over again to look at it. It looks sooooo good. I just love the finish on it, as well as the pairing with the kit.

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