More Lacquered Curly Koa

[Jim in Oakville]

Hi,

I have been playing again, this is a solid end Baron made with curly koa.

I have been trying to get my lacquer process down, so this is one that looks like I might be on the right track.

This pen has 6 coats of spray lacquer, rubbed out with 8000-12,000 MM wet then plastic polished.

It's an even finish that fills the wood grain, I think I like this finish, it took three days waiting for the lacquer to cure.

One note, becareful of the edges, they sand through even with MM easily.




Critiques are welcomed please.

 

[gerryr]

Great looking pen, Jim. My daily writter is a Curly Koa Baron FP with a closed end. Great minds think alike.[]

 

[LEAP]

Very Nice, I like the way you used only part of the center band. I was up your way Thursday, nice area.

 

[Glenn McCullough]

got those closed ends lookin' good, Jim! Love curly koa! I think I like the simpler band better as well.

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Originally posted by LEAP
<br />Very Nice, I like the way you used only part of the center band. I was up your way Thursday, nice area.

Hi Phil,

Thanks[], I like the plain look of the band this way, feels funny to toss away parts with all the mini plastic bags now too.

So where were you?

 

[thewishman]

Beautiful pen, your closed end pens have all been very nicely proportioned. I always enjoy seeing your pens. Your photography is top-notch, too.

Chris

 

[LEAP]

Jim, I was down on the lake across from Shell Park visiting a ship on the PetroCanada pier. I was only in town overnight but might have to go back on Saturday. Unfortunately it was work so I did not have a chance to enjoy a beautiful Ontario day.

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Originally posted by LEAP
<br />Jim, I was down on the lake across from Shell Park visiting a ship on the PetroCanada pier. I was only in town overnight but might have to go back on Saturday. Unfortunately it was work so I did not have a chance to enjoy a beautiful Ontario day.

I know where you were....wow, that was close!

You are always welcome to drop by, send me a note if you have time next time.

 

[LEAP]

Jim, will do. I always enjoy trading tall tales with another wood nut.

 

[huntersilver]

very nice looking pen!

 

[Radman]

I really like the profile!
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