Last Years "Diamond in the Rough" MPG Find

[JohnU]

Every year I struggle to find something different or unique for one of my annual donations. I found these Maple blanks at last years MPG from Rich Coers ( low48 here, StudiorenWood on Etsy). He has some of the best wood blanks I have ever seen! Handpicking from the vendors is One reason to come to the MPG! I stabilized all of them to secure some of the character in the lower ends from blowing out during turning. All were dressed in Rhodium Jr Gents with a CA Gluboost finish. The caps were eventually engraved with logos of the organization they were donated to. Thanks again Rich and I look forward to seeing what you bring this year!

 

[Alan Morrison]

John, whoever gets one of your pens will be very mightly pleased. They are great!
Lovely bit of timber that you picked up.

 

[egnald]

Wow, those are gorgeous. - Dave

 

[woodwzrd]

There is so much to look at in everyone of them. Very nice!

 

[mark james]

In the past I also enjoyed some blanks from Rich. Very reasonable price and superb quality. Your set above is excellent.

 

[KMCloonan]

Amazing pens. Great blanks. The engraving is also awesome. Looking forward to MPG this year .

 

[JohnU]

Thank you! I'm looking forward to the MPG also. It will be here in no time and I still have lots of donation blanks to get done.

 

[bugradx2]

wow John, those are great