Ebony

[Jim in Oakville]

Hi,

This is an ebony pen I turned this weekend. The hardware is a Craft Supply Junior Emperor.

The Gabon ebony was very carefully turned and sanded out to 2500. I have had mixed success with ebony on pens, they can crack or split easily for me when drilling and also after I turn them. I have some special ebony right now that I know is 80 years dry.

The finish is a non finish actually, after sanding I used my Beall white diamond and carnauba wheels. I was tempted to use a CA or friction polished finish, but the natural look was more classic I think.

Comments and critiques are all welcomed

 

[Rifleman1776]

Very fine looking. It took courage to use ebony on such a high end kit. I take the cowards way out by using African blackwood when I want that look.

 

[punkinn]

Gorgeous, and nicely-done on the photos too. Blackwood, ebony, etc. is hard wood to get a good photo representation.

Great job!!
Nanyc

 

[Scott]

Hi Jim!

I saw this posted over at Wood Central. This is a wonderful pen! Very classic and understated, but so rich! I like the idea of the non-finish, and I think you made the right choice there. Great pen!

Scott.

 

[gerryr]

Great looking pen.

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Originally posted by Scott
<br />Hi Jim!

I saw this posted over at Wood Central. This is a wonderful pen! Very classic and understated, but so rich! I like the idea of the non-finish, and I think you made the right choice there. Great pen!

Scott.

Thanks Scott, I think the pantina of the ebony will improve with age and use over time...I look forward to seeing that happen, I am keeping this pen myself.

First one ever.
[8D]

 

[bob393]

Nice work.

 

[NavyDiver]

Beautiful pen!

 

[Randy_]

Don't want to be a wet blanket; but I assume you know that Ebony has a rep for cracking after a while. Did you do anything special in an effort to prevent a problem at some later date??

I like the Ebony with that kit. Makes for a classic looking pen!!

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Originally posted by Randy_
<br />Don't want to be a wet blanket; but I assume you know that Ebony has a rep for cracking after a while. Did you do anything special in an effort to prevent a problem at some later date??

I like the Ebony with that kit. Makes for a classic looking pen!!

Hi Randy,

I sure hope 80 years dry is dry enough, eh!![]

Thanks for your kind words..[^]