Anyone make pens from Flame Box Elder??
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scottsheapens
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I have tried it a couple it a couple times. It looks good in the slim line. Have not tried any other styles of pen with the Flame Box Elder.
Younka
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I have made a few flame box elder burl before, they sure look nice!
76winger
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I've made a Princess pen and a couple bowls from Boxelder so far. Will be doing some time in the future as I've got several blanks sitting around and waiting for the opportunity to become a pen. You're looks good! It's got a lot of the red in it.
panamint
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gbpens
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Nice pen withgood concentration of flame for a slimline. I have turned some Jr Gents but they seldom sell. While I think they are beautiful the buying public does not agree. That's quite a supply of flamed boxelder in the picture - several years worth.
I have made quite a number out of box elder burl, some with the red streak, some without, always popular (also known as 'Manitoba Maple' 
. But, the non-burly wood, I have not used as much, as it doesn't seem to generate as much interest. I have used it for fishing rod grips before...
Ken
. But, the non-burly wood, I have not used as much, as it doesn't seem to generate as much interest. I have used it for fishing rod grips before...Ken
dgscott
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Just finished one over the weekend. I'll post it later in the week. Drop dead pretty.
Doug
Doug
SDB777
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Think FBE looses something unless bias cut.
Nice pen though.
Scott
Nice pen though.
Scott
Ruby pen turning
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I bought 12 on feebay along with my spalted maple. I did not read EVERYTHING. Turns out the flame box elder is still wet. So i will be turning some, I just dont know when.
ohiococonut
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The women love it. Here's one I made for my wife a few months back. It looks like it has little roses in it.
I've also got some logs I picked up from a recent cutting that are drying in one of my buildings. I'll probably make a couple of bowls and cut the rest for pen blanks once they're dried.
I've also got some logs I picked up from a recent cutting that are drying in one of my buildings. I'll probably make a couple of bowls and cut the rest for pen blanks once they're dried.
toyotaman
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I like to collect wood in general. Box Elder is one of my favorites. It's nice to cut into a piece and see the amazing colors running all over. This stuff is a hot seller around here.
76winger
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Just to add to the collection started, here's the only boxelder pen I've turned so far. But there's many more to come!
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BSea
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Here's one from a small piece of flame Box Elder burl. I made my wife an Aero, but I don't have a picture of it on Photobucket, and I'm out of town right now.
KP
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I've made a few and love the look. I find folks are fascinated by it when they find out that the red color is natural; most have no idea that wood can be that color naturally.
BTW, there is a neat article talking about what causes the red color here:
Etiology of Red Stain in Boxelder
A very cool study.
Ken
BTW, there is a neat article talking about what causes the red color here:
Etiology of Red Stain in Boxelder
A very cool study.
Ken
glennw
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i am wanting a bunch of it myself.
rherrell
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This is one of my favorites, I made it about 4 years ago and every time I open my pen case I love to pick it up and just stare at it!:biggrin: