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jrc

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White Oak Burl

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rherrell

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Very nice! Good old American Oak doesn't get a fair shot when it comes to pens. I've made a few and think it's beautiful wood.:)
 

jrc

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It does look like crotch wood but it was a small burl that I might get 6 pens from it. Red & white oak burl is my favorite. I also have some very nice sugar maple burl drying that will look as good as the oak. I just picked up my lilac today, I owe a couple people here some and will send it out soon after I get back home. Starting tomorrow morning I'll be offline till the 16th
 

Dalecamino

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That's a beautiful piece of wood Jim ! Lovely pen . Great photo . Get back online as quick as you can . I want to see more ! [8D]
 

hunter-27

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Great pen, I like the matte finish. Was that intentional or just looked so good you did not want to mess with it? [}:)]:D
 

csb333

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That is a really great looking piece of wood! I especially like the part on the barrel! I would not have put that wood on an emperor but that just shows you that I'm the dumb one! - Chris
 

jrc

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When I started making pens I use to spend way to much time trying to use the right wood for each different styles and finish. Now I do the any many miny mo trick and now they all come out perfect. In the begining I could make a pen that I did not think the wood would go well with the kit and finish and that would be the first one I sold. If you worry about something to long you will never make the right choice.
 
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