Gold Desert Ironwood Cigar

[rlh]

This is a Gold Ironwood Cigar Pen which I turned to be presented as a gift to the outgoing President of a Volunteer Fireman's organization in October. It was my first time working with this wood. I found it an easy wood to turn but it sure has a nasty odor (reminds me of dog breath) that just won't go away even after the finish was applied. Any suggestions to get rid of this odor will be greatly appreciated! Thanks for looking.

 

[melogic]

Good Looking pen Richard. Not sure about the odor.

 

[rtjw]

I like the rings by the center band. Nice design. Did you plan it that way.

 

[DCBluesman]

I experienced the same thing, Richard, only is smelled more like urine in my opinion. I had to air out my work space as even the dust collector didn't remove the smell. A lacquer finish eliminated any smell on the pen.

 

[mikes pens]

There's not many trees in the desert, maybe you just got the unfortunate one that the coyotes pee on.

 

[swm6500]

Nice looking pen Richard. I have not turned the desert ironwood that I have, so I cannot tell about the odor yet.

 

[Ligget]

Mikes pens answer was a cracker []

 

[Gary]

Another nice one!

 

[rlh]

Originally posted by rtjw
<br />I like the rings by the center band. Nice design. Did you plan it that way.

Yes I did Johnny. The other side is plain gold color which is perfect for laser engraving...no infill will be needed. Thanks for the compliment![]

 

[Gregory Huey]

That is one great looking pen and if you use lacquer as your finish it should stop the odor.

 

[jvsank]

nice pen, Richard

 

[Ben]

This is a Gold Ironwood Cigar Pen which I turned to be presented as a gift to the outgoing President of a Volunteer Fireman's organization in October. It was my first time working with this wood. I found it an easy wood to turn but it sure has a nasty odor (reminds me of dog breath) that just won't go away even after the finish was applied. Any suggestions to get rid of this odor will be greatly appreciated! Thanks for looking.
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you might try putting the pen in a plastic bag w/ some aromatic cedar. Maybe one wood will overpower the smell of another??? I have never tried this, but it just sounded good. drive safely.....


Ben

 

[Fleabit]

Looks almost like a cat eye! Nice job on the pen.

 

[Bill Baumbeck]

Richard,

The odor of gold desert ironwood will go away if you leave the turned blanks sit for a day or two before you apply any finish.

Desert ironwood is not known for its pleasant fragrance. Thuya burl smells like pencil erasers, amboyna burl has a spicy smell, sandalwood is in a class by itself and gold desert ironwood smells like pig poop. Look at it this way - Mother Nature has a sense of humor!

And remember - nobody promised you a 'rose garden'!

BB

 

[Tom McMillan]

Richard---a great looking pen---hopefully, the looks will make up for the odor---or it will dissipate.

 

[WoodChucker]

Nice looking pen!

 

[jdavis]

nice looking pen. Second the odor.

 

[MDWine]

Nice looking pen!
I wonder if Denatured Alcohol would help?