JohnU
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Classic Twist from CSUSA, CA/Blo finish. Snakewood from Harris Burl (n4631x here at the site). Great wood Nolan, thanks!
First time Snakewood
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Classic Twist from CSUSA, CA/Blo finish. Snakewood from Harris Burl (n4631x here at the site). Great wood Nolan, thanks!
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Ligget
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CRACK!!!
Only joking, looks absolutely beautiful John, I am not brave enough to try Snakewood yet, good luck.[
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Only joking, looks absolutely beautiful John, I am not brave enough to try Snakewood yet, good luck.[
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JohnU
Member
It cracked twice on me.
Thank God for ca!
desertyellow
Member
The agony and the ecstasy of snake wood.
Well done!
The sign of great woodworker is measured not only in what they make but in how they fix the mistakes along the way.
Tony,
Las Vegas
Well done!
The sign of great woodworker is measured not only in what they make but in how they fix the mistakes along the way.
Tony,
Las Vegas
Dalecamino
Local Chapter Leader
Beautiful pen John ! Thanks for sharing ! Nice finish ! [8D]
JayDevin
Member
I had a snakewood wait 3 months before the Dreaded CRACK!!! arrrrrrrrrgh!!
PaulDoug
Member
Beautiful pen. I love the look of snake wood, but I read so much about the CRACK that I'm afraid to use it. Does it crack even is stablized or encased it PR?
Ligget
Member
I love Snakewood, it`s like the forbidden fruit, you know what will happen but you want it so much![][:0]
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Vince_Hoffmann
Member
Nice pen! I love the colors of snakewood, very unique.
I've ruined two blanks so far, they both cracked slightly diagonal across the grain while drilling and the repair was too obvious. No satisfaction for me yet.
I've ruined two blanks so far, they both cracked slightly diagonal across the grain while drilling and the repair was too obvious. No satisfaction for me yet.
JohnU
Member
I guess I got lucky with this one. Ive read about the cracking and I made sure I had a new drill bit and took my time. Turning was very little at a time and I sanded more than usual being afraid of the crack! Both of my cracks came upon assembly so I just sanded and re did the ca finish. I also made sure I coated the ends of the wood around the tube with ca. Not sure if it helped or not but so far no more cracks. Im keeping my fingers crossed! Thanks for all the comments.