Buckeye Burl stemmed Form

[Dick Mahany]

Here's a Buckeye Burl form about 10" tall and 3" wide.

I was able to get about 3 pen planks from the original block and want to stabilize them. The coloring in BB always delights me, even though my artistic talent and workmanship still need MUCH more refinement

 

[plantman]

Dick; That is an amazing turning !! Can't wait to see the pens. Jim S

 

[CharlesJohnson]

Looks great. I don't see anything I would want to change. Even if it was mine.

 

[Joe S.]

Sheesh! If this wasn't a pen site, I bet that would make front page! VERY nicely done and you make me jealous of your turning skills!

 

[Joe S.]

And you inspired me to try something like this. Thanks!

 

[thrustmonkey]

That's perfect just the way it is!

 

[Dick Mahany]

Thanks for the kind words !

This is the first one that I successfully :biggrin::biggrin: got off the lathe in 1 piece. I managed to turn the walls to less than 1/8" and it felt good. But other than turners, this doesn't seem to float their boat.

I have always wanted to try making pens, and finally took the plunge. I love the finished product because of it's beautiful combination of metals, finish choices and overall functionality!

I'm afraid this may be addictive, but at a time when key boards seem to be overpowering the once mighty pen I wonder if I've discovered what you all know, too late ?

Happy 2013 to you !!

 

[nava1uni]

No, pens are not on their way out. In fact I believe that there is a resurgence in writing instruments.
Your goblet is lovely, nice work and the overall effect is great.

 

[tkbarron]

Wicked!! l'd love to see someone drink from it.

Tom

 

[Dai Sensei]

Stunning

 

[Dick Mahany]

Wicked!! l'd love to see someone drink from it.

Tom

Yup, better than a dribble glass I would guess :wink:

 

[walshjp17]

Absolutely beautiful. Well done, sir.

Is the stem also BB? Seems to be of a different wood.

 

[triw51]

I am amazed at the beauty of that piece. What is the stem made of?

 

[Dick Mahany]

Absolutely beautiful. Well done, sir.

Is the stem also BB? Seems to be of a different wood.

Thanks, and the base is Burmese Blackwood. I wanted a larger foot, but was limited by the stock that I had.

 

[rizaydog]

Absolutely stunning!!! Nice work.

 

[Hendu3270]

Perfect!! Simply perfect! Great form and I think the elegant stem offsets the upper portion great. This is an awesome piece.

 

[Jim Burr]

You nailed this Dick. I can understand the foot size, but if that's what you have...
Always time for pens!