taz62pm
Member
Civil War pen with Buckeye Burl and CA finish. This was my first attempt at this particular pen.
Civil War Pen
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Fatdawg
Member
Outstanding!!
Very very nice pen. I really like the color combination. I am a huge civil war buff and have the same kit sitting somewhere in a UPS truck...I have a nice splated pecan blank I was going to put it on (seems fitting as long as I don't blow up the blank). I really wanted to find a price of wood from a barn or house or something from the civil war, or wood from an old tree on a battle feild, but couldn't. I ordered the kit and realized I don't have a larger barrel trimmer...doh!
taz62pm
Member
I used Buckeye Burl because I thought it might look more like something from that time period. It is so easy to turn, but smells mighty musty when turning. It took the CA finish so nicely, I was impressed with it. Thanks for looking and commenting on it. Paul
mark james
IAP Collection, Curator
Buckeye is SOOOOOOO nice. Just wish it came fro oHIo instead of Cal/Ore!
plano_harry
Member
Wow! Super nice wood, well made!
OZturner
Member
Beautiful Pen, Paul.
Glorious Buck Eye Burl Blank,
Excellent Fit, Superb Finish.
How many coats of CA did it take?
Congratulations,
Brian.
Glorious Buck Eye Burl Blank,
Excellent Fit, Superb Finish.
How many coats of CA did it take?
Congratulations,
Brian.
taz62pm
Member
Thanks to all. I put 9 coats of CA finish on this pen, Medium thickness. Then I polished it. It almost looks like you can see the wood through the pen. But not!
Stunning blank, very well done all around