Spalted Maple Panache

[ossaguy]

Here is how my Panache desk pen turned out.I had recieved several boards/scraps of this nicely spalted maple,and tried making some pens with it.About 8 out of 10 would blow up somewhere along the way,even with soaking with thin ca in stages of turning.

I sent a small box in to Jonathon Brooks to get stabilzed,and he saved the day! I was able to complete it without blowing it up.Thanks Jonathon!

These are the hardest pens for me to make,this is my 7th one now.

I can't wait to turn the rest of the batch of blanks,and someday show the guitar maker that gave me the boards what I made with them.

Thanks for lookin!

Steve

 

[OOPS]

It is a stunning piece of wood, which made for an excellent pen. What makes this pen so difficult to turn? I have never tried one, but whenever I see someone else post a photo of one, it makes me want to consider it. Something about them just looks "cool."

 

[johncrane]

Looks fantastic Steve! great fit and choice with kit and blank.

 

[SDB777]

Nice piece of timber!!



Scott (awesome lines) B

 

[NittanyLion]

Good choice of wood on this kit.....the curl tops it off.

 

[ossaguy]

It is a stunning piece of wood, which made for an excellent pen. What makes this pen so difficult to turn? I have never tried one, but whenever I see someone else post a photo of one, it makes me want to consider it. Something about them just looks "cool."

Tthe drilling part's the hardest....it's such a huge diameter for the base cap that if the big bit wanders off center by the time it goes all the way thru,the blank is ruined.



Steve

 

[mikespenturningz]

That hardware really shows off a great looking piece of timber. Nice job.

 

[hukcats1]

Very beautiful pen. Don't be afraid to show the guitar guy this one!

 

[Donnie Kennedy]

I've seen these pens on the CSUSA website and didn't particularly care for them... I'm re-thinking that now. Very nice pen.

 

[plano_harry]

Never tried this style, but you are making it look very appealing. Nice work as always! And congrats on the Front Page!

Harry

 

[Si90]

That's a very nice piece of wood. The extra size of the pen really shows it off, excellent choice.