Flame Box Elder with curl

[gerryr]

I can't remember for sure who I got this wood from, but it's been around a while since it was still damp when I got it. Cut up a piece yesterday and turned it and was amazed to find some curl in it along with the flame that I knew was there. Black Ti Olympia, CA finish. I think my bushings might be wearing down a bit since the nib and finial are both a bit proud of the wood, but I can fix that with a barrel trimmer.

Comments welcome.

 

[jssmith3]

This is a great pen, haven't seen flame box elder with curl before, its beautiful.
Janet

 

[wags54]

Beautiful pen like the kit you chose

 

[challagan]

Man, that is some beautiful wood. Nice job!

Corey

 

[Jim15]

Great pen.

 

[guts]

very nice work and wood.

 

[low_48]

I'm pretty sure that wood came from me, and with a shameless plug, I have more.

Excellent craftsmanship!!![]

 

[terrymiller]

Gerry I am pretty sure that is some of the wood that came from me. I have made several pens from it and they all had the curl as well. You were the last person to get some of the wood that was left.

 

[gerryr]

Terry, you're right, I did get it from you. You haven't been around recently and I forgot.[]