first one since Christmas

[shedbound]

Hi folks, This is a tree I milled two days ago, I microwaved dry as i had to satisfy my curiosity, I believe it may be spotted gum or scribbly gum. CA finish sanded to 2000 W&D. Thanks for looking
regards
Joel

 

[Boz]

I like the nice clean lines. The fit is great. The wood is clean and simple but with just enough character. I do not like fat pens so the straight lines on this pen are just right.

 

[lyonsacc]

Really like the wood. Nice pen!

 

[Sataro]

Nice looking pen! That wood looks good. What type of pen kit is this?

 

[Joe S.]

Traditional kit from psi maybe? Nice wood right there.

 

[Neededwill]

So how long did you microwave it? Before you cut it or after you cut to size.

 

[RMayoIII]

sharp looking pen! i love the curly grain, almost looks like a curly maple i've done a while back

 

[mikespenturningz]

That is some really nice timber. Great looking pen too it lets the wood speak instead of the hardware.

 

[shedbound]

Nice looking pen! That wood looks good. What type of pen kit is this?

Hi Billy, thanks. The supplier I got the kit from calls it a "pen 2" I'm sure it has a name but would need to find out.

So how long did you microwave it? Before you cut it or after you cut to size.

I rough turned a 1"sq spindle blank 6" long, and zapped it in 10-15 second bursts with a cup of water in the microwave, remove allow to cool and weigh with gram scales until it didnt lose any more weight, then finish turned.
I love doing this when I have just milled a tree I cant wait to see what it will look like,here's part of the milled tree

 

[Fishinbo]

Wow! The grain on that wood is amazing and the finish really makes it pop. Like the slim lines and the kit, not overpowering the blank. Excellent work!