Dakota Burl Pen Blank -- Rockler

[BDKS]

I was looking on rockler and saw an interesting pen blank. Not sure I like it. But someone else may think it is the best. It is made from made from crushed sunflower seed hulls. Maybe market towards environmentally friendly group. [}]


http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=18078&sid=AFK06

Bobby

 

[mrcook4570]

That material does produce an interesting pen. It is hard and somewhat brittle. Sharp tools and light cuts are a must to prevent blowouts. Woodturningz has them on sale right now.

 

[leehljp]

That has actually been around for a good while. CSUSA has it.

 

[badger]

They do blow out pretty easily, so some stabilizing with CA might be a good idea. They do turn with an interesting pattern though, the one I tried looked great till the top blew out on me. I want to try again though, it's just been down my list a bit.

 

[R2]

I've seen references to these blanks. Would like to try a couple.

 

[wdcav1952]

Each to their own, of course, but I really did not care for the looks of the finished product with the one I turned.

 

[rhahnfl]

I've got some on the way. Do you think the minwax wood hardener treatment is in order?

 

[karlkuehn]

Crap. You mean all this time I been spitting out pen blanks all over the jobsite?! So, if I just mix up some resin at break time and drink it...[]

 

[MesquiteMan]

Originally posted by karlkuehn

So, if I just mix up some resin at break time and drink it...[]

Then instead of spitting out blanks you would be shi...nah, better not on a family forum. The moderator may get me!

 

[Tanner]

I made one for a friend from North Dakota. It's not the nicest looking pen I ever made, however the idea that it was crushed sunflower seeds from North Dakota was fun for him.