Spalted Maple

[Gary]

This is my second pen in a spalted wood. This one was fun to turn because it took the finish so well. It was a stabilized blank that was a freebie from River Ridge Products. I will definately try some more of the spalts. Feel free to comment and thanks for looking.

 

[Fleabit]

I LIKE IT!! The finish is outstanding. Well done!

 

[WoodChucker]

Gary, great looking pen and excellent finish!

 

[Deere41h]

Really nice looking pen Gary. I particularly like the wood. Thanks for sharing it with us.

 

[darbytee]

Looks great Gary. Nice finish. If they're trying to drum up some business they're sure doing it the right way!

 

[JimGo]

Wow Gary, that looks great! Is that a knot toward the top of the handle? It gives it a neat touch. Nice finish, too. Did you just tripple-buff that?

 

[woodpens]

That is beautiful, Gary! In addition to the figure of the wood, the shape and finish look great!

 

[Gary]

Originally posted by JimGo
<br />Wow Gary, that looks great! Is that a knot toward the top of the handle? It gives it a neat touch. Nice finish, too. Did you just tripple-buff that?

Yes, there was a small knot that popped out during turning. This pen was finished with lacquer then polished with micro mesh. I didn't use the 3-stage buffing. I only use the Beall buffer on larger objects like bowls.

 

[swm6500]

Gary, that is a great looking pen.

 

[wicook]

Gary...that is a fabulous pen! Looks like spalted wood is really worth turning into pens!