Randy Simmons
Member
I have been expanding my horizons lately, and I have started to work with a bunch of new exotic woods. I was at my local woodcraft store, and they had a few 3/4 square sticks of this stuff called snakewood. I didn't really know anything about it, but it looked amazing, and I had a bit of extra money, so i bought 12 inches of it, which set me back about 30 bucks.
I started turning a piece, and decided I would keep it for myself, I loved the wood so much. I finished it off with a walnut oil and friction polish, which I favor just for myself because I like the natural feel of it.
I awoke sometime the next week to discover a huge crack in the pen, straight along the grain. Upon doing some research, I discovered that the wood needs to be sealed to prevent it from drying.
In short, snake wood pens need to be finished with CA glue to prevent you from losing a beautiful (and expensive) bit of wood.
You can see the CA finished ones here. I will upload a picture to the gallery on this website, in case the ones on my site have been sold.
I started turning a piece, and decided I would keep it for myself, I loved the wood so much. I finished it off with a walnut oil and friction polish, which I favor just for myself because I like the natural feel of it.
I awoke sometime the next week to discover a huge crack in the pen, straight along the grain. Upon doing some research, I discovered that the wood needs to be sealed to prevent it from drying.
In short, snake wood pens need to be finished with CA glue to prevent you from losing a beautiful (and expensive) bit of wood.
You can see the CA finished ones here. I will upload a picture to the gallery on this website, in case the ones on my site have been sold.