My first snakewood

[Texatdurango]

In a recent order I decided to try a snakewood to see what all the hubub was about. I made this this morning and applied a CA finish. I don't know when it's supposed to crack but so far so good!

The blank was under 3/4" so once I turned it round, drilling with a 37/64" was a bit tricky. I really do like the looks of the pen so will probably order more.

 

[papaturner]

Very nice......Good job.

 

[ldb2000]

Very very nice George
I've never understood what all the hubbub was about snakewood but after seeing that pen I'm begining to understand now .
Spectacular fit and finish as usual and the picture is Fantastic .
Good luck on the cracking...hope it never happens but from what I've read it can take months to happen .

 

[Texatdurango]

Glad you liked the photo, I've been working on different lighting and my wife redid my light tent. I think the photos are coming out a lot clearer than they used to. I also think putting the pens on a mirror makes for a nice photo.

 

[baker4456]

Love the pin. What kind is the hardware?

 

[Texatdurango]

Originally posted by baker4456

Love the pin. What kind is the hardware?

The pen kit is the Emperor sold by Craft Supply http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/s...en_Kits___Emperor_Pen_Kit___emporer_pen?Args=

 

[Darley]

beautiful, nice work Georges

 

[desertyellow]

Best of luck to you with such a pretty snake pen.
Nice turn.

Tony,
Las Vegas

 

[ahoiberg]

george, great pen and i've always wondered how hubub was spelled... i think you nailed it.

 

[Jim15]

Beautiful pen, great picture.

 

[drayman]

george, thats a STUNNER well done[][]

 

[leehljp]

EXCELLENT! Beautiful!

 

[workinforwood]

What's up with using the kit ?!?! But really, it looks awesome. I just spun one into a cigar that someone was nice enough to give me some time back and I too hope that it doesn't crack. I was thinking the cigar was a bit thicker so that might help. I noticed it's very oily. I see you didn't have any trouble getting CA to stick without clouds..your finish is killer.

 

[Glenn McCullough]

Stunning! Lets hope it doesnt crack!
Go Red Wings!

 

[VisExp]

Thats a beautiful pen George. There couldn't have been much to turn away once you got the blanks drilled

 

[Dalecamino]

Very nice work George ! The snakewood is really nice . Your photo and lighting with the mirror is excellant ! I too , hope it never cracks .

 

[bitshird]

Very nice pen George, I've been a bit afraid to try Snakewood after the horror stories, especially after my last disasters. But your's certainly makes me reconsider it, just gotta get over this Paduk thing [^][^][^]

 

[ldb2000]

Let me know what your better half did to the tent so I can beg mine to do the same...The Mirror works well with some kits but not all , but with that pen....errrr....Writing Instrument....the mirror really works !!!

 

[Mike in Nanaimo]

Now that is one magnificant pen. I think I too will have to try some snakewood.

 

[Ligget]

Gorgeous wood made into an awesome pen, even your picture is perfect![][]

 

[johncrane]

Excellent George![]