Pistachio Sierra

[bitshird]

I haven't turned any pens in a year or longer, but a wonderful lady "ILWood" bought a Pen Pro and we were discussing woods, she said she turned quite a bit of Pistachio, because she liked the nuts and the wood was pretty nice as well. I told her I had never turned any and didn't even remember seeing any before. So she sent me 2 pieces, I turned this first, and got some practice at doing a CA finish again. 6 coats of thin followed by 4 coats medium, Since the wood is a bit oily, I saturated it several times with Acetone let it dry over night then did the CA and let it dry over night.
Critiques welcomed, ---- Except on the photography, I know it sucks..
Click on the thumbnail for a better view.
Thanks
Ken

 

[el_d]

Nice Work there Ken.......

Couldnt tell you hadnt turned for over a year.

 

[SDB777]

Maybe I need to take a year long break, cause most of mine don't look this good!


Pistachio has some great tones between sap/heartwood, and from the angle of your photo-I think you got such a piece. Pretty timber, well done on the fit-n-finish too!!!!







Scott (I can destory wood faster then most) B

 

[Fishinbo]

Well done. Very diplomat.





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[Dalecamino]

Good to see you make a pen again Ken. And what a pen it is. That's some nice looking timber.

 

[Sataro]

Nice work there!!!

 

[bobjackson]

Good job. Welcome back to pen turning.

 

[Brooks803]

Happy to see that your turning Ken! The pen looks great.