Couple of pens yesterday

[keithbyrd]

Just finished these yesterday. First one is an Americana Snap top rhodium with Rengas Tiger. 2nd one is a Hybrid Cambridge Silver and Gold with Damascus Steel.
Thoughts and critique welcome.

 

[D.Oliver]

Those are some very nice pens Keith. I had to google Rengas Tiger wood though. I've never heard of it before your post. How does it turn?

 

[Carl Fisher]

Very nice.

 

[keithbyrd]

Those are some very nice pens Keith. I had to google Rengas Tiger wood though. I've never heard of it before your post. How does it turn?

Thanks Derek. Rengas Tiger is a medium soft wood and turns easily. It has an open grain so takes a little work to fill it with CA but it finishes nicely!
It is a member of the sumac family so I always wear respirator when turning and sanding. I am very sensitive to things like poison ivy so I take no chances.

 

[rizaydog]

Fantastic pens. Great job on both.

 

[Dustygoose]

Nice on both

 

[McBryde]

Both of them look good, but I have to say I like the Damascus one better.

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[Fishinbo]

Both of your pens are of first-rate class.