Amboyna burl figure question

[Dale Allen]

Is there any 'rule-of-thumb' for which way to lay out this kind of pattern?
I think I want to utilize the light colored end but cannot decide to put it on the cap end or the tip end.
I have a gold baron that I think would look good with this blank.

I suppose either way would look good.

Any suggestions?

 

[Jim Burr]

Just my .29 worth...but make sure the sapwood is stable. I think it'd look good on the cap end.

 

[SteveG]

My personal pref is cap. I am not aware or any rule or other guide.

 

[azamiryou]

No rule. I generally try to put the best figure on the cap, but high contrast zones on the lower barrel. But it's really a pen-by-pen decision depending on the final shape and hardware.

 

[gallianp]

You asked so I would try to cut the light sap wood away and not use it. I think it distract from the burl..

 

[NotURMailman]

I agree that I would put the sapwood at the top.

 

[Dale Allen]

Thanks all.
The sapwood seems to be as hard and stable as the rest. It is a stabilized blank.
I think I'll put the sap on the cap!:tongue:

 

[www]

I always put the sap wood on the cap

 

[mrcook4570]

I would be very tempted to turn that one closed-end with the sapwood at the closed end of the body of the pen.

 

[Dale Allen]

Stan, I had thought the same thing.
However, that though came to mind AFTER I had already cut the blanks!