Help Naming this Wood

[Brooks803]

Had extra time while Shea was out giving riding lessons so I turned a few pens. This is one I pulled out of a box of cutoffs I purchased from Nolan. I have no idea what kind of wood this is so any help would be greatly appreciated! It turned easily, alot like amboyna burl. I really like that the sapwood didn't get all turned off. The kit is a Classic American with gun metal plating. To finish I did a CA fill for some small voids, sanded to 600, applied sanding sealer, then 10 coats thin CA, MM to 12000, Buffed with Tripoli and White Diamond, and polished with PlastX. I've been very pleased with how my CA finishes have been coming out. As always any comments appreciated!

 

[ldb2000]

It looks like one of the Mallee burls , either red or brown . I would say red from the looks of the color .

 

[nava1uni]

It looks like some Red Mallee that I got from Nolan.

 

[johncrane]

I recon it's Red Mallee by the way your pen is a bewdy!!

 

[USAFVET98]

I would say red mallee burl as well, but just to be sure, maybe you should send me a sample or two and that pen for closer inspection....

 

[Ankrom Exotics]

+1 for Red Mallee

 

[bitshird]

Red Mallee and beautiful!!!

 

[Tom D]

I to go for Red Mallee. I see you have taken a break from PR

 

[Brooks803]

I to go for Red Mallee. I see you have taken a break from PR

only a quick break...I made this one while painting some new type of blanks I'm working on.

 

[Nolan]

It is Red Mallee and looks good!