Pens to try your patience

[eskimo]

I've just completed two pens that almost drove me crazy (admittedly, it's a short drive). A lot of time spent sharpening tools and a lot of very light cuts, however, the Cross-cut B&W Ebony and the Black Palm were both well worth the effort. Unfortunately, the pictures don't adequately show the depth of the B&W Ebony.

 

[doddman70]

Very nice on both!!! i have never turned any palm yet but i do have a piece glued up out in the shop i may just have to head out and see if i can make it look as nice as yours[]

Shane

 

[Gadget]

Black palm looks great but can be hard to turn. Lots of tear out. I usually turn close to final size and sand the rest of the way.

 

[toolcrazy]

Both are very well done. I, also, have some palm. Will try it one day.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Your patience was rewarded. I dislike turning any palm. Can't imagine how frustrating cross cut must be. Good work.

 

[Ligget]

Both look excellent, the palm is my favourite![]

 

[txbatons]

They look good to me!

 

[Radman]

I can attest to that ebony being a pain to turn without issues. I blew two blanks before I got one done. You did a great job.
[8D]

 

[Dave_M]

Very nice. The cigar strikes me in particular.

 

[johncrane]

Well done great looking pens Bob![]

 

[louisbry]

Very nice job on both. I like the black palm.

 

[LEAP]

Very Nice Bob, I especially like the palm. Well worth the effort!

 

[TellicoTurning]

I've done a few pieces of palm.. one pen, one peppermill and a couple of tea lights.. I liken the sawdust that comes off the palm almost like sand.. hard on tools and if you're not careful, hard on the turner.

Personally, I like the B&W Ebony better of the two.. I've a little bowl I did in B&W Ebony.. one of my favorite pieces.. the only pen I ever did doesn't show the color marks nearly as well as yours... good work.

 

[ed4copies]

Palm can be made much easier to turn, since I have learned about CA finishes. As you reach finished size, douse with thin CA, this starts your CA finish AND makes the blank MUCH easier to finalize.

And, shiny black palm still looks good!!

You don't mention your finish, Bob, but your results are certainly GREAT!!!

If you did NOT use CA, try it!!!

 

[eskimo]

Ed,

Both pens are a CA/BLO finish and I did use several coats of thin CA through the process of turning the Palm. Actually, it should more accurately be referred to as a CA pen with a little Black Palm.

 

[ed4copies]

Originally posted by eskimo
<br />Ed,

Both pens are a CA/BLO finish and I did use several coats of thin CA through the process of turning the Palm. Actually, it should more accurately be referred to as a CA pen with a little Black Palm.

This technique reduces my sympathy - but its still a nice looking pen!!!![][][][][]