One that almost didn't make it.

[Rick_G]

Started up thie fireplace last night to burn up a bunch of scraps and had this knarly old branch in the woodpile. It had been there a couple years (before I started turning) The bark was all gone and I didn't have a clue what it was. As soon as I saw the red and blue I knew it wasn't going in the fire. Nice piece of box elder I got about 20 blanks like this one.

 

[toolcrazy]

Beautiful pen.

 

[Proud_Poppa_of_2]

Your vigilance paid off, Rick. Twenty blanks, eh? That's at least $50 worth, isn't it?

 

[GoodTurns]

very nice save! your marketing can include something about wonderful local wood, saved from destruction by the artist...

 

[jwoodwright]

Nice save and a great pen.

 

[R2]

Lucky save and a great pen![][][^]

 

[Ligget]

Great save, you made a lovely pen![]

 

[Buzz]

Very nice timber and a good looking pen.