Ebony

[Gary Max]

This is a first for me. The BLACKEST hunk of Ebony that I have ever seen. I had enough to make two pens but killed one of the blanks.
The kit is from BB and is a Chrome Baron. Sanded it with Micro mesh. Had to wash them after working with this stuff. Finish coat is Ren wax --really like that stuff.
Hope you like--it's going to have a bigger price tag on it.

 

[rtjw]

great looking pen.

 

[tipusnr]

From what I've heard, I'd keep it around awhile before offering it for sale to be sure it doesn't crack. That stuff is notorious for it!

 

[JimGo]

I agree with Bill. Haven't tried Ebony personally, but that's what I've heard. The pen turned out GREAT!

 

[PenWorks]

Great looking pen Gary, nice job. You know it won't crack till after the day you sell it []

 

[swm6500]

Good looking pen Gary. You know Anthony is probably right, not till after you sell it, no matter how long you keep it.

 

[pastorbill1952]

That's a great looking pen.

 

[Gary Max]

Hopefully it will stay together.I had to refinish it on the lathe and was real concerned about cracking then. First time I did not get the shine I wanted. It seemed to survive that mess so maybe it will be alright.

 

[smoky10]

Great looking pen Gary. I made a slimline and a euro of ebony and they both cracked. Hope you have better luck.

 

[jvsank]

nice looking pen I hope there it doesn't crack good luck

 

[Gary Max]

I soaked the inside of the blank with a couple of coats of thin CA and worked on the ends also. Hopefully it will work--I spent the better part of the afternoon making the pen.

 

[wdcav1952]

Beautiful pen, Gary. I will keep my fingers crossed for you.

 

[darbytee]

It looks great Gary. Maybe you should just keep it for yourself.

 

[WoodChucker]

Gary, thats a great looking pen, but I have no doubt it will crack after you sell it. So give it to me and be done with it, I wouldn't want you to go through the pain of seeing crack. []

BTW, I've made three of them now and none of them have cracks yet, so keep up the faith! []

 

[opfoto]

Gary,
That is a great looking pen. Nice Job!

 

[Fleabit]

Very black indeed. Great looking pen.

 

[Fangar]

I love the look of Ebony, but have no luck with it no cracking. I made a slimline pen set out of ebony. Split fest 2005. I redid them for a buddy using dark bolvian rosewood instead. They cracked about 1 week after they were completed. He likes the rosewood too.

James

 

[epson]

Great pen. I have not had much luck with Ebony, it is difficult to turn.

 

[jdavis]

Beautiful pen. Second the will not crack until after sold.

 

[MDWine]

Sure does look nice right now, tho!
Very elegant! I wish you 'no cracks ever' !!

 

[atvrules1]

Gary, what a great job. That pen really catches the eye.

 

[melogic]

Great looking pen Gary. My wife and I turned a pen and pencil set out of ebony. We kept this set for a few months and then we had like 3 orders in a row. I love the final appearance, but getting there can be crazy. Nice Job! Thanks for sharing.