Mad Grained Bocote Jr.Gent

[philb]

Hi,

Turned this one a couple of days ago. First one from a quality piece of Bocote I picked up at the woodyard! Was a really dirty piece but had a few eyes that I could see, turned out it had more than a few! Almost like Burr, but don't know whether Bocote has ever done that?

Any way, CA finish and on a Rhodium Fountain Kit.

Comments appreciated!

PHIL

 

[aggromere]

that's a beautiful pen. The wood goes really well with the plating you picked.

 

[keithkarl2007]

awesome

 

[PenPal]

Phil

That Bocote is one of the best I have ever seen, immaculate turning, finish, as well as exceptionally well photographed. Totally outstanding.

Regards Peter.

 

[hewunch]

Great work! And from a woodpile non the less! Outstanding!

 

[markgum]

Beautiful work. Nice looking kit for the wood.

 

[Stevej72]

That Bocote has some great grain in it. Beautiful pen!

 

[arjudy]

Sweet. Nice finish as well.

 

[Jim15]

Outstanding pen, the wood is beautiful.

 

[just_call_me_dusty]

Nice job. A masterpiece. You need to keep that one.

 

[DustyDenim]

Great looking pen Phil. I have never had any Bocote that looked as good as that does.

 

[TX_Planes]

The "eyes have it". They are almost spooky but in a cool way.

I really like it.

 

[philb]

Hopefully i should have a few with even more eyes! As this was the piece with only a couple!
Was tempted to keep this one, but thought Id put it up for sale for a little more than my usual price so if it doesn't sell I can keep it!

Thanks for the comments!

PHIL

 

[stoneman]

Slick looking pen. Are you sure the wood isn't "bug-eye burl"?

 

[wdcav1952]

Outstanding showcase for an awesome blank, Phil!!

 

[CaptG]

That is one sweet looking pen. I love to turn bocote and looking at yours reminds me why. Very nice job.

 

[cnirenberg]

That is a beauty. Great job. I love Bocote, and you did the wood proud.

 

[bitshird]

Nice pen, you really picked a great looking piece of wood to match with the Rhodium.

 

[PenTurnerfromMaine]

Very nice pen and great piece of wood.

 

[philb]

Cheers guys!

The blank turned out much better than I expected! Im just cutting up the rest of the block, so hopefully they'll be some even better pieces!

PHIL

 

[el_d]

Nice Grain Phil, The pics are'nt bad either.

 

[VisExp]

Beautiful grain. The pen looks great, your finish is very nice.

 

[johncrane]

Top job there Phil l recon you nailed it.:biggrin:

 

[Moosewatcher]

Phil,
Nice looking pen. Love those eyes. Look like a pair of owl eyes. Never saw a piece of Bocote so pretty.

Ken

 

[Fred]

Excellent turning. The eyes to me look like baby owls looking out from the safety of their nest at the big, scary world.

 

[maxwell_smart007]

Excellent turning. The eyes to me look like baby owls looking out from the safety of their nest at the big, scary world.

I like the pen...(I cannot be nearly so eloquent as Fred, so I kept it simple!)