Emperor's in wood

[wayneis]

My Son reminded me that I haven't done much in wood lately and told me that he missed seeing my wooden pens. Well that got me thinking so here is my answer to him, two Emperor's one in Boise de Rose and one in Desert Ironwood Burl. The Desert Ironwood Burl I'm told is a few hundred years old. The gold color is outstanding and the lines of black just really set it off. Some of you who have done some trading with me lately may have recieved a piece of this, I'd like to see how yours turned out so please post photos of the finished pen. As always, thanks for looking.

Wayne

 

[rtjw]

Great Looking pens. Love the Boise de rose

 

[wayneis]

Thanks Johnny, my Wife knows several Lawyers and any time she wants to give one a gift she picks out one of my Boise de Rose pens. She and my Son both believe that this wood looks like it belongs in a Law Office.

Wayne

 

[alamocdc]

Very nice job on both, Wayne! Some gift!!!

 

[JimGo]

Both are beautiful Wayn! Great job (as usual)!

 

[gerryr]

Beautiful pens. Does CS have any Emporers left after you got all the ones you've been posting.[]

 

[fritzmccorkle]

they're both REALLY nice, but i loooove that second one.

 

[redbulldog]

Wayne:
Both of the pens look very nice. However you can color me different as I like the Ironwood better as for me it has a lot more character than the Boise de Rose, just my personal preference.

 

[coach]

You sure that is not Curly Koa? I made one in it that looked just like that. Nice job on the pens. I like the Rose also.

 

[wdcav1952]

Wayne,

I am the proud recipient of one of your Ironwood burl blanks. Frankly, I have been afraid to turn it, as like the stars of "Wayne's World" I'm not worthy.

Please forgive the play on your name, believe it or not, it was unintentional.

Fabulous pens, and now I am resolved to use the blank. If I ruin it, I will fall on my skew, perhaps to the relief of many. [:0]

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[Dario]

Both are wonderful!!!

The ironwood may get the edge due to the rich color.

 

[ashaw]

Both are really beautiful. Do like the Boise de rose it has a richness to it. Perfect for that pen style.

 

[Dario]

I wonder if anyone ever thought of using red sandalwood on this kit...should be a real big hit.

 

[PenWorks]

Super looking pens Wayne, I didn't think you could improve on your photography, but your photos are even better latley. I pick the Boise de rose, that looks really rich.

 

[swm6500]

Very nice Wayne, I think the Emperor is a little rich for me.

 

[wayneis]

Positive, I've got curly koa and it doesn't look anything like this. This has a gold color that just shines and glimmers.

Wayne

Originally posted by coach
<br />You sure that is not Curly Koa? I made one in it that looked just like that. Nice job on the pens. I like the Rose also.

 

[airrat]

I like both however, i am partial to the Ironwood.

 

[wayneis]

Anthony,

Thank you, that means a lot especially coming from you. I found a deal on one of those light tents or cubes and bought two daylight floresent lights, the curly buggers. Oh ya, what really seemed to make the biggest difference is using the while cloth under the pen. Its an older Under Armour T-Shirt that my Son out grew, its simiilar to a satin. It seems to help collect the light and it also helps hold the pen where I want it without using anything under it that ends up distracting from the pen. So, a white tent, two light bulbs and and an old rag is my new photo set-up ;-) Oh I also shoot at high res. and then reduce with the software that Microsoft has as an extra, its great I only right click on any photo and choose medium, rename the pic and I'm done.

Wayne

Wayne

Originally posted by PenWorks
<br />Super looking pens Wayne, I didn't think you could improve on your photography, but your photos are even better latley. I pick the Boise de rose, that looks really rich.

 

[wayneis]

William, ROTFLMAO If I ever fall off the pedistal you put me on I'll break my damn neck, there are a few that would like to give me a shove. Anyway, just remember to wear a mask and sharpen your tools before you start. This is some pretty hard wood, could that be why they call it ironwood. It also has a pretty strong smell that my Wife hates, I have to take my cloths off before I can come back upstairs. This is one of the more incredable woods that I have ever turned, the chatoyancy of the gold is amazing and some of the blanks even have dark black lines. Try it...you'll like it, Wayne did.


Wayne

Originally posted by wdcav1952
<br />Wayne,

I am the proud recipient of one of your Ironwood burl blanks. Frankly, I have been afraid to turn it, as like the stars of "Wayne's World" I'm not worthy.

Please forgive the play on your name, believe it or not, it was unintentional.

Fabulous pens, and now I am resolved to use the blank. If I ruin it, I will fall on my skew, perhaps to the relief of many. [:0]

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[BigRob777]

Well, I'm stumped. I know bois de rose as tulipwood, a delbergia, but I don't recognize this wood (I guess it is like many other woods, with multiple names and multiple woods for the same name).
Regarding the koa, I have one piece of koa that looks like it could be 4 different woods. Some is full of black grain and others are pure red/brown. My first guess was koa, also, until I read it. In either case, these pens are spectacular wayne. I also agree about the regal look that the b-d-r has. It reminds me of some really good bloodwood. I like it the best. Do you know it by any other name?
Rob

 

[DCBluesman]

Beautiful pens, Wayne.

Rob--Bois de rose is actually French for rose wood (wood of rose). Generally, most dealers use the term to refer to dalbergia maritima, which is what Wayne has displayed. It's one of my favorite woods...very rich and beautiful.