Hairy Oak aka Flame She Oak

[PenPal]

Tough Australian timber that has the hairiest of barks.

Features of this hard timber are its distinctive medullary rays.

Pics show a cut log, a slice across the log, pen blanks cut with the grain, against the grain.

Pen using against the grain blanks.

Boring a 7 mm hole is difficult the drill could easily overheat, polishes to a top shine.

Peter

 

[JohnU]

I like the cross grain. Nice stripes, tiger qualities. I think the pen looks great. Nice group of pics too.

 

[bitshird]

You folks down under have some of the strangest things on this planet, also some of the most beautiful timbers and minerals. It looks like the Hairy Oak could be a bit hard to drill, but what a pretty wood, your pen looks great, and the photo spread is informative, thanks for sharing.

 

[toolcrazy]

That is some cool wood. And it makes a great pen.

 

[td]

I love the grain!! I've got some pretty neat home grown PR blanks, wanna do some tradin'?

 

[JayDevin]

Great looking Hairy tree!
Great Pens Love the Tiger Stripe!!

 

[Pen&FishingCT]

outstanding.:biggrin:

 

[desertyellow]

interesting cross grain.

 

[shull]

Outstanding wood and Pen.

 

[papaturner]

Awesome wood ....great pen.