Superb mineral stained Douglas Fir burl on black titanium Gent Jr!

[CharlesH]

Hello guys,

This pen is awesome, I had two blanks of that batch and the first one did crack on me while assembling the pen. I am very satisfied with that one, it is flawless, it stays in my collection!

The log has been in the river for 80+ years and the coloration of the blank is related to the minerals in the river.

The variation of colors is just mind blowing.

26 coats of medium CA.

Thanks for looking and clicky the thumbnails!

Charles

 

[StephenM]

Bee-you-tee-ful.

I'll trade you a 2 x 4 for a blank. It's a really rare 2x4 - it's from Lowe's and it's actually straight...

 

[BSea]

Bee-you-tee-ful.

I'll trade you a 2 x 4 for a blank. It's a really rare 2x4 - it's from Lowe's and it's actually straight...

Pics, or it didn't happen.

And Charles, that is a really, really, r e a l l y nice pen. I love the colors.

 

[Papa mark]

That is one of the best looking wood pens I have ever seen.

 

[Paladin]

26 coats of medium CA.

26 coats!?! Yikes, is that enough?

 

[simomatra]

Wow!

lovely figure and colour in the blank and you have turned into a fantastic pen

 

[PaulDoug]

That is mighty pretty. One of the top ones I've seen.

 

[Robert Sherlock]

Great Pen...spectacular comes to mind

 

[dtswebb]

Charles -

One great looking pen and I can see why this one is staying in the collection.

Beautiful.

Matthew

 

[EricJS]

Charles, that is certainly a keeper! Very beautiful.

 

[Hubert H]

Charles, the wood is simply beautiful and your finish is perfect. HWH

 

[1dweeb]

Great Job!

 

[DMGill]

it's from Lowe's and it's actually straight...

That certainly is rare!

That wood is unbelievably beautiful! Great job!

 

[Drstrangefart]

Is it okay that I was just torn between drooling in my lap and peeing a couple of drops? That's a traffic stopper.

 

[boxerman]

Wow one very nice pen. Where do you find all of your nice blanks?

 

[thewishman]

Charles, your pens are always great. This pen is gorgeous! The finish is awesome and the photos are wonderful! Love the wood, too!

 

[mrburls]

So Charles, it looks like that piece turned out pretty nice for you. Looks GREAT.

Keith "mrburls"

 

[philb]

Looks great! I think I have a couple of matching pieces! From a member who is no longer allowed!

Really clogs up the sandpaper if its the same as mine!
PHIL

 

[wizard]

Charles, That is without doubt the most unique piece of wood I have ever seen and you made it into an absolutely stunning pen! Doc

 

[CharlesH]

Looks great! I think I have a couple of matching pieces! From a member who is no longer allowed!

Really clogs up the sandpaper if its the same as mine!
PHIL

It is certainly a pain, I basically just turn it to the bushing and light sand really quickly from side to side. I have found 9 other blanks of that wood and I am wondering if it is going to be as gummy.

Charles

 

[omb76]

Wow! That's beautiful and the finish is unreal! Great job!

 

[philb]

that was my piece! http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=65518&highlight=douglas+fir

saving the others!!

 

[sbell111]

That is a beautiful pen. The pciture, however, gives me a headache.

 

[CharlesH]

that was my piece! http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=65518&highlight=douglas+fir

saving the others!!

I was VERY lucky and I found 9 other pieces at a really low price!

I seen your pen a little while ago, very nice!

Charles

 

[johncrane]

Great looking pen Charles!

 

[kruzzer]

that blank is wow....

 

[broitblat]

Agreed - awesome. Spectacular looking figure and color in the wood and outstanding fit and finish (36 coats!?)

-Barry

 

[Jim Burr]

I'm impressed...really is a one of a kind blank!

 

[bitshird]

Charles, you certainly have a gift for finding beautiful and unique timbers, and then bringing out the very best in them.