Weekend projects

[jkirkb94]

Here is what I finally got to do this weekend. The top is from a set of 4 pens that I made in Honduran Rosewood which is one of my favorites. The 4 will be Christmas gifts. The second is a Slimline in Maple Burl. The third pen is Walnut Burl. This just might become my favorite wood. Easy to turn and the sheen is beautiful in light. The forth is my second attempt at a bottle stopper. It's in Zebra Wood. A gift also. Kirk [8D]

 

[Fred in NC]

Kirk, I don't see any pics . . .

 

[jkirkb94]

I guess it would be easier if I put the pix in there![] Thanks Fred. That's what I get for doing this in a hurry. Kirk[8D]

 

[Fred in NC]

Kirk, they are all beautiful. The stopper is very nice too, I never made stoppers, and will probably order a few soon.

 

[jkirkb94]

The bottle stoppers are giving me a chance to see what I can do with my tuning tools. I initially bought some 2x2 lumber at Home Depot and have been experimenting on it so that I don't mess up a nice blank. I have 2 types of kits so far. The Chrome Silicone Wedge Bottle Stoppers that are on sell now at Bill's and the long thinner ones that I bought at Woodcraft. I have learned to try the next smaller drill bit than is recommended. Softer woods seem to demand this. You can always use a larger bit if needed. Plus I seem to be able to turn out a stopper faster than pen. Kirk[8D]

 

[Bev Polmanteer]

Stopper and pens are great, Kirk. I enjoy doing the stoppers as a change. Really liked the walnut burl.