Can't remember where I got this nice piece of Arizona ironwood but who ever I got it from deserves some credit for great grain patterns. I usually am most impressed by burls but have to say there is plenty of great looking wood besides burls. Its a CA finish, sanded, and buffed with the buffing wheels.
Nice piece of Desert Ironwood
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tomtedesco
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nice pen, wood is outstanding.
mark james
IAP Collection, Curator
That is BEAUTIFUL! I have a small piece that looks like that that may make 2-3 blanks from. It is finished on one side, so I think it was from a table top or a previous project (not mine).
Stunning patterns. :good:
Stunning patterns. :good:
maxman400
Member
That is a Beautiful Pen, Your finish looks amazing. Great Job!
Jim Smith
Member
Beautiful job! DIW is my favorite wood to make pens from and your pen is an excellent example of why. Gorgeous piece to DIW and great job on the fit and finish.
Jim Smith
Jim Smith
Bill in Buena Park
Member
Awesome grain and finish, well done!
BSea
Member
I'm also a fan of DIW. The 3D effect can rival curly Koa. Your finish is outstanding. Great job! :good:
The only thing I don't like about DIW is that it smells like old dirt when you turn it. Better than some things like antler, but certainly not aromatic.
The only thing I don't like about DIW is that it smells like old dirt when you turn it. Better than some things like antler, but certainly not aromatic.
Charlie_W
Member
That is one gorgeous pen! Well done!
Your first pic background shows to be "black &a white" while the pen in color really pops! Very nice choice!
Your first pic background shows to be "black &a white" while the pen in color really pops! Very nice choice!
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Thanks for the comments. Yes, this wood does have an odor during the turning process! However this piece was stabilized and it really cut down on the fine sawdust and the smell. (First stabilized iron wood I've ever bought). I think I bought it over a year ago but can't remember the source otherwise I would be ordering some more.
Turned Around
Member
Great wood, beautiful finish you did on it.
jsolie
Member
That is some beautiful wood, I'll even give it a WOW!
ljpilcher@suddenlink
Member
Bautiful
That is some gorgeous wood. Beautiful finish also.
That is some gorgeous wood. Beautiful finish also.
mark james
IAP Collection, Curator
The only thing I don't like about DIW is that it smells like old dirt .
You say that as if it's a bad thing... I'm quite at home with things that smell like old dirt. :embarrassed:
Jim15
Member
Awesome pen.
mecompco
Member
I love every aspect of this pen, and like others, DIW is my absolute favorite wood. Awesome job!
Regards,
Michael
Regards,
Michael
Hubert H
Member
Nice, nice and nice!