America Chestnut

[Don_Hart]

I recently managed to lay my hands on some American Chestnut. This came from a barn built in the 1830s. These are the first few pens I have turned from it



Click on any of the pictures for a larger view.

If you have never worked with American Chestnut it turns well and has a great finish.

 

[JayDevin]

Nice Work!

 

[SamThePenMan]

Nice, I think I'm a fan of the cigar pens. Having only made one my self, I'm going to have to get more! I like the 2 lines on the last cigar pen.

 

[ldb2000]

Nice pens Don . It's great that the wood has a 170 year history to it as well .

 

[randyrls]

VERY NICE Don; make sure you include some kind of certificate to identify the source of the wood. Provenance will add to the value of the pens!

 

[clthayer]

I have some American Chestnut, but it is quite a bit more blond than that. I know it is American Chestnut, cause I picked up chestnuts from underneath it and helped cut it down after it died of the chestnut blight.

 

[papaturner]

Beautiful pens.......I agree with Christian,my Am. Chestnut is much lighter also must be the age. I wish mine was as dark as yours.....looks much better.

 

[Rmartin]

Beautifull pens and your photography is outstanding!

 

[Don_Hart]

Some the Chestnut I have is a little lighter. I have found that chestnut has a tendency to darken over time especially the stuff that comes out of older barns as it has never been finished with any kind of sealer. I also use BLO when sanding and that darkens it a little more. I think the older recovered wood has much more character along with all the history that goes along with it.

 

[toolcrazy]

A very nice batch of pens. Good work.

 

[desertyellow]

I've seen chestnut more yellow than that.
They look good.