Holly oak on Cameo

[yorkie]

I brought this holly Oak back from England and just love it! the grain has a gold shimmer to it and it turns really nice. There are splits from time to time and this one I filled with bronze powder.

First time making a Cameo twist. not sure if I like it or not, found it quite fussy to assemble and had to replace the spring with a stronger one. Also, the bottom is over turned but it's perfect to the bushings.

Finish is CA.

 

[Dalepenkala]

Nice piece of wood! I tend to agree with you about the kit. Not sure if I like it either but it's a different looking pen and sometimes different is good!

 

[plantman]

Steve; Fantastic grain in the wood !! Realy great closeup photos that show the true beauty of the wood. Excellent fit and finish. I also am on the fence about overall shape of this kit. Time will tell. Jim S

 

[mikespenturningz]

Great job on the lathe as always Stephen, I have to agree though this would not be my first choice of hardware.

 

[OZturner]

Great work, Stephen.
Beautiful Timber Blank, and recovery of splits.
Excellent Finish.
Like many others, not my go to Kit.
Congratulations,
Brian.

 

[Band Saw Box]

That is an amazing blank and it made for an fantastic pen.

 

[PenPal]

I brought this holly Oak back from England and just love it! the grain has a gold shimmer to it and it turns really nice. There are splits from time to time and this one I filled with bronze powder.

First time making a Cameo twist. not sure if I like it or not, found it quite fussy to assemble and had to replace the spring with a stronger one. Also, the bottom is over turned but it's perfect to the bushings.

Finish is CA.

Hi mate I like the pen considered I would reverse the bottom chrome piece to give aq better shape to the pen toward the nib at this stage it looks to turn back rather than complement down I have not seen this pen kit before.

Kind regards Peter.