Jr Gents in Burl

[NittanyLion]

My recent back surgery brought me a really great customer....My Neurosurgeon. Can't say the surgery is worth the sales, but he's been keeping me busy. Here are 4 Jr. Gents he ordered in various burl(Rhodium/Maple, Rhodium/Black Ash, Rhodium/Amboyna, Black Ti/Sugar Maple). All burl cut by me except for the Amboyna. Finish is Craft Coat.

 

[mikespenturningz]

Wow great pens Steve. Love the wood on all of them. Great job turning and hardware selections is spot on. Nice to see you back in the swing of things.

 

[dogrunner]

those are nice im really starting to like burls

 

[NittanyLion]

Wow great pens Steve. Love the wood on all of them. Great job turning and hardware selections is spot on. Nice to see you back in the swing of things.

And thanks for the Amboyna Finial piece. That little piece came all the way from New Hampshire!

 

[stonepecker]

Beautiful pens. That is some great looking wood.

Hope that you heal quickly.

 

[MarkD]

Great looking pens Steve!
Hard to pick a favorite of the bunch!
Looks like you have the CraftCoat finish nailed down!

 

[Charlie_W]

Steve,
Your pens are top notch! Doc should be well pleased!


Side note: How does the Craft Coat hold up long term? Does it dull after repeated handling like a friction polish will? I have not used any yet.

 

[yorkie]

Beautiful pens! I've got to learn how to turn those ends in the burl wood.

 

[Dalepenkala]

Love the custom finals! Congrats!

 

[Band Saw Box]

Wow Steve those are amazing pens, I really like the custom finial. Top notch work all around.

 

[NittanyLion]

Steve,
Your pens are top notch! Doc should be well pleased!


Side note: How does the Craft Coat hold up long term? Does it dull after repeated handling like a friction polish will? I have not used any yet.

I think the jury is still out on CC. It's not as durable as CA, but much more so than a friction polish. I do not think normal handling will wear it down for a very long time. It can always be repolished too. It's the closest thing I can find to CA regarding shine and build-up. It acts like a soft CA, until it's cured....easy to work out the scratches and high spots. I'm still new to it, so only time will tell.