Desert Ironwood

[WoodChucker]

This is a Jr.StatesmanII made from one of the free blanks that I got from Mr. Bill. It's finished with friction polish and a top coat of Ren-Wax. Thanks for looking and I'm open for comments!

 

[pastorbill1952]

Great looking pen and finish. Have one sitting in my ready to turn box. BB is great for his free eye candy.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Very nice work. My choice for dark woods is gold fittings. But that's a matter of personal taste. I have used some of Bill's desert ironwood and think it is a great wood both for working and beauty. Several folks have shown off pens made with his free blanks. Does anyone ever actually buy blanks from him? []

 

[Czarcastic]

Absolutely beautiful! what a nice looking pen! Bet that one sells in a hurry.

 

[alamocdc]

That's real purty, R.T.!! [] [^]

 

[JimGo]

Well done R.T.! That's a real beauty!

 

[Doghouse]

Nice looking, cannot wait to get my other projects done...

 

[Docsmith45]

Really nice. I've been wanting to turn some ironwood and looking at pens like this one make the desire grow. Beautiful work.

 

[GregD]

Tha's a keeper!! nice pen.

 

[PenWorks]

RT. You should feel guilty making and selling beautifull pens like that out of FREE blanks. [] Wonderfull job.

 

[Leather Man]

This is a great looking pen RT. I have several peices of Iron Wood that BB has slipped into my packages. I will have to make one up. Great picture too.
Ben

 

[jdavis]

Very well done

 

[ryannmphs]

Very nice. I've got some DI from Mr. Bill as well, can't wait to turn it!!!

Ryan

 

[swm6500]

That is a really nice pen RT. Looks really sharp.

 

[woodscavenger]

I always like the dark DI like you have there. I can see the copper flecks in it. It looks great.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Originally posted by Rifleman
<br />Very nice work. My choice for dark woods is gold fittings. But that's a matter of personal taste. I have used some of Bill's desert ironwood and think it is a great wood both for working and beauty. Several folks have shown off pens made with his free blanks. Does anyone ever actually buy blanks from him? []

Guess I have to eat some of my words. [:I] A couple weeks ago I made two Barons from African Blackwood, it's kinda dark [], one had polished platinum fittings and the other was satin plat. Both are quite handsome, if I don't say so myself. But woods like my personal afzelia burl, the big leaf maple burls, etc. that are golden brown dark, I still prefer gold hardware. Munch, munch.

 

[WoodChucker]

Thanks everyone, appreciate all the nice comments! Bill's Ironwood is some of the nicest I've seen. It sure keeps me coming back for more! []

 

[Fleabit]

Very nicely done. The wood is sweet looking. Beautiful grain.

 

[jvsank]

Great looking pen

 

[Glenn McCullough]

Bill has a way of getting you to keep ordering, keep offering free candie. I look forward to seeing a surprise when I order from him. remember Cracker Jacks?
Great looking pen and excellent finish. Dont feel guilty at all, if you do you can give it to me and i wont make you feel bad.

 

[timdaleiden]

Originally posted by oobak
<br />Bill has a way of getting you to keep ordering, keep offering free candie. I look forward to seeing a surprise when I order from him. remember Cracker Jacks?

You mean he used to include Cracker Jacks too????[] Darn, I missed out on that. [V] Wait...maybe I read that wrong...anyway Bill does a great job.

Edit: Ooops, forgot to mention the pen looks great, I like the matching threads better on these.

 

[WoodChucker]

Thanks everyone! The free blanks are a nice touch and a smart business move on Bill's part, but it's also his way of saying "thank you" which we all appreciate!

 

[Fangar]

Fantastic pen. The grain really came out and is shown well by your excellent finish. Great kit too!

Fangar

 

[WoodChucker]

Thanks Fangar!

 

[Jim in Oakville]

It looks Wonderful!!

 

[WoodChucker]

Thanks Jim, appreciate the comment!