Reigning in the Redwood

[bpgoldo]

I intended to enter this years "Pretty Wood" contest. I Found three pieces of wood that looked worthy. Different species. Each piece had a special potential. Truth is, discipline to the basics of the wood, tools, the work, and finish doesn't come naturally to me. My instinct for "over the top" design is hard to subdue. I had to quiet the noise in my head that insisted, "more stuff" could make it better. I had to trust restraint. I had to trust the tree. Kits were matched to wood. Visions of competition and victory filled my head. And then....It was not to be. Sudden health issues visited us and time disappeared. Deadline passed. With gratitude, the health crisis did too. We're OK now. Yet....the commitment to working those three pieces of wood remained. So I did the work. This is one of the 3 pieces that was born of that wait. Redwood Burl. "Tapa Traveler" pen style. Natures magic.

 

[csr67]

Gorgeous pen!

 

[RKB]

Very nice pen. Looking forward to seeing the other two. Great finish.

Rod

 

[allunn]

That's one beautiful pen. Very nice pen kit. The first time I believe I've seen it. The redwood burl is some of the nicest I've had the pleasure of seeing. Great job on the finish and photography as well.
Tony

 

[Cwalker935]

Yup tha's a pretty wood pen, nice job!

 

[bpgoldo]

Thank you all. Rod, the others will follow. Sharing is the strength and value of this forum for us all. I am grateful for it, and for us, and for each of you.

 

[Gdakins]

Stunning!


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[SteveAxelrod]

That's the first time I've seen that pen kit as well and I like it! Very nice job turning an interesting profile and spectacular finish on a beautiful piece of burl! Well done!

 

[DJBPenmaker]

In every respect- just Wow!

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[bmcclellan]

amazing

 

[jsolie]

Beautiful pen! Pity you didn't get it finished for the BASH, but I'm glad you're past the crisis.

 

[OZturner]

Magnificent Pen Brian,
Stunning Redwood Burl Blank.
Superbly Fitted and Finished.
Sit's Beautifully with the Hardware.
Congratulations,
Brian.

 

[Gwatson50]

This is case where the nature of the wood's beauty dwarfs anything in my imagination. Where did you get that blank? How did you finish it? Is it stabilized?


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