A few new cigars

[KC]

I took a break from kitchen floor tiling (grout tomorrow ) and spent a few hours in the shop. Amboyna, Afzilia, teal/violet BEB, and one that I'm keeping...spalted English beech. That one is special.

 

[Doghouse]

OUTSTANDING spalting! Fantastic colors!

 

[JimGo]

That beech is beautiful! The others are great too, but the spalting really makes the beech special.

 

[nilsatcraft]

Great looking pens. Both the blanks and the turning are top notch- nice work!

 

[pete00]

they all look great i like the first and last.....but the first better

 

[airrat]

NICE! I dont blame you for keeping the spalted.

 

[Woodnknots]

Very nice!! The beech is really nice. I am also a big fan of the amboyna. I have never turned it, but I'm anxiously waiting till the day I can get some...

 

[gerryr]

They all look really nice, but the Beech is really outstanding.

 

[knottyharry]

Oh Yeah, I'd be keeping that beech also.
Great Job.
Harry

 

[clewless]

Great pens and finish...is it CA?

 

[KC]

Thanks for the comments. Lately I've been 'wet sanding' with CA and 300G, then going through the MicroMesh grits, finish with Deft spray and HUT stick. Unlike other folks, I think it's easier to 'work' the lacquer before it's completely 'cured'...so after letting the last coat sit for 10 or 15 minutes, I use steel wool with the grain before the HUT.

KC