Hello all I know I am prob getting to be a pain in the azz with the Questions but how else can I learn from all you PRO'S. I have my first order for some pens and it may lead to a GREAT opportunity one of the pens ordered the customer ask for a medium dark wood with nice grain so this is my question for you all.... Suggestions for type of wood that I should look at to decide what one to use. The customer ordered two pens to start one he wants in Maple to match the "decor" in his office, the second is for his wife to use for a check book pen so I need something durable but I am only charging 12.00 a piece for the two slimlimes, I know its cheap but if it works out I will get a very nice order for prob about 100 pens for the County Commissioner. Thanks in advance for any and all help on this.
Len
Hi Len,
Lots of options is good but sometimes a pain in the azz, not like your questions, they are all good and pertinent! :biggrin: so don't feel bad about asking, we all do the one way or the other, is always someone willing to help instead of criticize!
Now in relation to your dilemma, it helps to keep samples of the timbers you come across, mainly when you are put in the situation where a nearly "give away" can mean further business...! in this case I would void cheap and flat blanks, you need to use something that you can get at a reasonable price to help transform a cheap kit into a beautiful pen(s). The options are just too many to name, you may look into timber suppliers blanks to help you decided what you believe would go well for the purpose they will serve but that, is only half of the battle, the fit and finish is all your doing, regardless of the timber used, sure some timbers make a good finish easier to obtain.
Sorry, this may not be much of a help to you, I agree, the olive wood suggestion is a very good one but, have a look around, see what is easily available to you for now!
Good luck
Cheers
George