El Grande

[WoodChucker]

This is an El Grande rollerball made from Greek Olivewood and finished with friction polish. Thanks for looking!

 

[mik]

Great work - as usual[8D]

 

[WoodChucker]

Thanks Mike, I didn't even need the coffee on this one. []

 

[wdcav1952]

Very nice, R.T. Beautiful piece of wood.

 

[smoky10]

Beautiful pen R.T. That olive wood looks and works great.

 

[darbytee]

Good looking pen with a great finish RT. Do you use the Behlen's friction polish?

 

[WoodChucker]

Thanks everyone, appreciate all the comments!

Fred, the friction polish I use comes from CSUSA and has there name on it.

 

[Tom McMillan]

Beautiful pen RT!! Nice work!!

 

[wpenm]

Looks great R.T. Nice job.

 

[JimGo]

Wow, that's a pretty pen! I hope my El Grande turns out even 1/2 as good!

 

[Gary Max]

Show off---great looking pen.
Nothing like working with great wood.

 

[KKingery]

Nice job R.T.! The fit and finish look excellent.

 

[opfoto]

Nice job R.T. Looks great to me!

 

[Fleabit]

Great looking grain and the finish is good too. Great job.

 

[WoodChucker]

Thanks everyone, appreciate all the comments!

 

[PenWorks]

Good one RT. Makes me want to cut my GOW

 

[WoodChucker]

Thanks Anthony!

 

[pastorbill1952]

Looks terrific, very professional. Do you normally use only a friction finish on your pens or just for this one?

 

[dougle40]

Another fine pen RT.

 

[WoodChucker]

Originally posted by pastorbill1952
<br />Looks terrific, very professional. Do you normally use only a friction finish on your pens or just for this one?

I use friction polish on most of my pens, I know some people say it doesn't hold up. But I've had really good luck with it. I get it from CSUSA and it has there name on it. The pen I carry around with me and the pen I made for my wife a few months ago is holding fine too. Thanks!

Thanks Doug, appreciate the comments!

 

[DCBluesman]

Crisp, clean and beautiful, R.T.!

 

[WoodChucker]

Thanks Lou!

 

[Gary]

Nice work, R.T.

 

[swm6500]

Very nice pen R.T. Makes me want to try an El Grande myself.

 

[WoodChucker]

Thanks guys, appreciate all the comments!

 

[Old Griz]

RT, is the CSU friction polish you use a shellac or lacquer based friction polish...
I have some Turners Magic Friction Polish from an outfit here in MD that is a lacquer based friction polish and I find it wears real well compared to the shellac based ones..
Also could you post a link to where it is on the CSU site... I could not find any with their brand name on it...
Thanks.

 

[WoodChucker]

Thanks Tom! Appreciate the info and here is the link you requested.
http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/cgi-bin/shopper?preadd=action&key=949-8000

 

[Old Griz]

Thanks RT... that is Mylands Friction Polish... they just repackage it in their bottle for those who don't want to purchase the larger size.... it is shellac based...

 

[WoodChucker]

Yeah, someone else here told me that too. It works good, if you've never tried it I'd recommend it. Thanks!

 

[Travlr7]

Great Pen R.T. - nice smooth flowing form and beautiful wood. Just love the look of olive.

Bruce[]

 

[WoodChucker]

Thanks Bruce! It's one of my favorite woods too.