A few I have been itching to turn...

[Texatdurango]

Ever get to looking at a handful of blanks and wonder which one would look the best? Well, I have a dozen or so blanks that I have just been dying to find out what they would look like turned and here are three of them.

From left to right: Huang Huali emperor, Cochen Rosewood burl Imperial and Texas "Treaty Oak" burl emperor.

Up until now Amboyna burl has been my hands down favorite wood for pens but I believe the Cochen Rosewood burl might have just knocked the Amboyna into second place or possibly even third place after Rosewood burl.

Actually, it's a relaxing pleasure making any of them and with the Amboyna and Haung Huali, you have the additional bonus of the aroma while turning.

 

[Mazzywv]

Absolutely fantastic looking. Can't decide on my favorite either. Very nice job.

 

[ldb2000]

Stunning pens George . The burls get my vote . That treaty oak has allot of character .

 

[jedgerton]

George,

Those are all stunning but I have to say my favorite is the Rosewood burl although that Texas Treaty Oak is a close second. As for the HHL (I believe its called), I'm not too wild about it. Yours is superb but I find the appearance of that wood inconsistent with its price. JMHO.

John

 

[NewLondon88]

I can't decide. I'd have to test them all for a few weeks (each) to get a feel for them.

 

[David M]

all are very nice , my vote is the one on the right , Treaty Oak

 

[Texatdurango]

I can't decide. I'd have to test them all for a few weeks (each) to get a feel for them.

Charlie, The only problem with that is that we would have to ink the pens and you know what that means! Hate to see ya buy all three of these babies! :biggrin:

 

[Texatdurango]

George,

Those are all stunning but I have to say my favorite is the Rosewood burl although that Texas Treaty Oak is a close second. As for the HHL (I believe its called), I'm not too wild about it. Yours is superb but I find the appearance of that wood inconsistent with its price. JMHO.

John

John, You have a keen eye! :biggrin: Remember that's a Cochin Rosewood burl which is a little different that what I consider the plain Rosewood burl. This seems to have more red hues than the chocolate browns usually found in Rosewood burls.

Also, don't jump to conclusions with regards to the price of the blanks, the Huang Huali was a gift from a friend in Singapore!

 

[marcruby]

Really beautiful work!!

Marc

 

[broitblat]

George,

From your turning and finishing skills, they all look great.

-Barry

 

[Texatdurango]

George,

From your turning and finishing skills, they all look great.

-Barry

Thanks... I had good teachers! :wink:

 

[NewLondon88]

Charlie, The only problem with that is that we would have to ink the pens and you know what that means!

(sigh) yeah.. flushing the ink out when you're not looking?

 

[Texatdurango]

(sigh) yeah.. flushing the ink out when you're not looking?

:biggrin::biggrin:

 

[johnnycnc]

Those are all gorgeous, George!
I would pick the Imperial as my favorite of the lot,
it is outstanding!

 

[KiltedGunn]

That Cochen Rosewood burl is very, very nice.

HHL realy doesn't do anything for me but, being a bit biased, I'd have to say the Texas Treaty Oak burl is by far the nicest of three very fine pens! :biggrin:

 

[CaptG]

Awesome work George, I like 'em all.

 

[rdunn12]

All are beautiful.Awesome work man!

 

[mrburls]

Hands down the Cochen Rosewood Burl does it for me
As always, you turn a great looking pen (pens in this case) George.
Doesn't hurt having nice photos either.

Keith "mrburls"

 

[toolcrazy]

Gorgeous....!!!!!

 

[Jim15]

WOW, WOW, WOW, beautiful pens.

 

[jkeithrussell]

Magnificent. Those finishes are incredible.

 

[ed sr.]

I'm like with erveryone else on this one , THEY ARE ALL GREAT.
Very Very nice JOB. ed sr.

 

[workinforwood]

Really great pens George. The rosewood burl is extra special with that purple hue.

 

[JohnU]

All three are OUT of THIS WORLD NICE! but my vote goes to the Oak! Super job! Your finish is exellent and the photo is professional all the way! Hell, my wallet hurts just looking at them!

 

[cnirenberg]

George,
Sweet looking pens. I would answer your question, but all I can see are the finish glares in my eyes. Wow. Those pens are great.