Alligator Sedona
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OKLAHOMAN
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Robert, they look great, I need to do something with the piece I have left.
snowman56
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Roy, your first one came out great, so what's stopping you from doing a second?
OKLAHOMAN
Member
Forgetfulness .
Like others here, you put up a blank and forget about it until you see a thread like yous and Lou's.
Like others here, you put up a blank and forget about it until you see a thread like yous and Lou's.
USAFVET98
Member
Beautiful pens. Impressive material and workmanship.
PenPal
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Aligator Pens
I like what I see, rugged, please define Aligator.
Regards Peter.
I like what I see, rugged, please define Aligator.
Regards Peter.
OKLAHOMAN
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snowman56
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He is still growing
Stick Rounder
Member
Great looking pens. Wonderful work.
CSue
Local Chapter Leader
Beautiful! So how many pens can an alligator make?
snowman56
Member
I hope i never see one standing at my lathe. It really depend's on how big the gator is.
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Crocodilia
Family:Alligatoridae
Genus:Alligator
An average adult American alligator's weight and length is 800 pounds (360 kg) and 13 feet (4.0 m) long, but can grow to 14.5 feet (4.4 m) long and weigh 1,032 pounds (468 kg).
snowman56
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Lou
That is the offical rating but there has been bigger one's taken here in southeast texas.A lot are never taken to the check in, never know about these old river rat's that hunt to eat.
That is the offical rating but there has been bigger one's taken here in southeast texas.A lot are never taken to the check in, never know about these old river rat's that hunt to eat.
johnnycnc
Member
Very nice pens, Robert.
I have a beatiful one you made for me that stays out to show off to visitors.
Thanks for sharing these, never thought of the hide/bone combo on the same pen.
that looks good!
I have a beatiful one you made for me that stays out to show off to visitors.
Thanks for sharing these, never thought of the hide/bone combo on the same pen.
that looks good!
KiltedGunn
Local Chapter Leader
Nice photos, Robert! But they were much more impressive in person a few weeks back! The pictures don't show the glow of the ill you use in the jaw bone sections! VERY Impressive! :biggrin:
dntrost
Member
Still waiting on lathe parts to arrive besides being stuck in Kazakhstan but as soon as I am back home and in operation I am going to give the blanks you gave me a try. Great job Robert and glad to hear you are ready to ship them out! Hope you get lots more orders they are truly works of art!
mickr
Member
very impressive..the material outstanding
cnirenberg
Member
Awesome looking pens Robert. Does the one need to "dry" out prior to turning?
snowman56
Member
Yes Chris, the bones have to be boiled and boiled and then dried to remove all of the oily yucky stuff before they can be turned. They really STINK!!!
cnirenberg
Member
That is what Roy said, worse that antler (although we both like the smell of turning antler, like napalm in the morning....I digress). I am trying to contact some friends who may be able to acquire some gator bones. My wife will kill me if I try this......should be fun. Thanks for posting the pics of your pens. awesome Job as usual.
Rangertrek
Member
Nice!
I like the pens. The bone has sure a variety of shades. They look very nice. I guess I need to find some gator bone!
I like the pens. The bone has sure a variety of shades. They look very nice. I guess I need to find some gator bone!
Stevej72
Member
Those are great looking pens! I need to find some alligator bone for a new pen for myself.
wjskip
Member
If everyone knew how good gator smells when you are boiling the pieces and how much your downwind neighbor will love you, not to mention how many pens your can get from a single gator the magic would be gone. Robert you are to be commended on your olfactory sensitivity not to mention the magnificant pens you make.
Bill
Bill
Rstyleusa
Member
Incredible, I have never seen something like that. Very very impressive!!!! Good Work, beautiful pens 
broitblat
Member
Those are beautiful, but "a couple of dozen!?"
I did one and it took me forever. It was very hard but still punky in parts that needed lots of CA.
-Barry
Ligget
Member
That is one `snappy` pen, fantastic!
Ozzy
Member
Great job!!
VisExp
Member
Peter, an alligator is a tame crocodile :wink: :biggrin:
cinder_ladylocket
Member
Love the combination of it!
snowman56
Member
Thanks everyone for all the nice compliments. They are reallyappreciated!
Verne
Member
Nice job Robert. Makes me want to take a trip to Winnie.
Vern
I the jaw the only part that is usable?
Vern
I the jaw the only part that is usable?
JohnU
Member
Im Totally Impressed every time I see one of these. The last is my favorite! Great looking pens Robert!