Canadiana History

[wood-of-1kind]

One of the finest descriptions that defines Canada is the old motto that we are "Hewers of wood and drawers of water". In its' simplest form it means that we are a nation that is blessed with an abundance of natutal resources. Along this theme, I've crafted a special pen that is made out of old growth birch, which is a first that I am aware since joining IAP. This particular specie came from the bottom of historic Georgian Bay, a part of The Great Lakes in Ontario, Canada.

Harvesting of these logs is regulated and licenced by the government of Canada. I was quite fortunate to get a small stash and mill it into pen blanks. You will note that OG birch is distinguished from regular birch by the disctinct, almost green tint that comes from the minerals imbedded from the bottom of Georgian Bay. I hope that you enjoy the pen and a piece of our rich Canadiana heritage.
-Peter-

 

[gerryr]

So these are like "sinker" logs? Interesting stuff and a nice looking pen in the top photo. The bottom photo is too dark.[]

 

[EdwinSSIV]

Very Nice...it has a soft quality to the color.

 

[pete00]

nice color.

 

[badwin]

Very nice wood and pen. That's a great find. I went ot the Fire Academy at Borden not to far from Georgian Bay.
Brian
http://www3.telus.net/public/goodwinp

 

[alamocdc]

That's rich looking stuff, Peter. Nice![^] BTW, were you aware that you put the black ring on the nib assembly upside down?

 

[DCBluesman]

Beautiful, Peter. That greenish cast reminds me of some of the bog oak I have. It's amazing what lots of chemicals and no oxygen will do for a piece of wood! [8D]

 

[angboy]

Very nice looking pen- beautiful wood!! It really does look different from the regular birch!

 

[Tea Clipper]

Very nice Peter! How long do you suppose it had been under water?

 

[wood-of-1kind]

Thanks to everyone for your nice comments.

Ron, it is estimated that some of these logs (up to 48" dia) have been submerged on the bottom of Georgian Bay for well over 150 years. Remember that Canada is only 139 years 'young' as a nation[]

 

[jbyrd24]

Great looking pen Peter. I was wondering what that wood looks like.
I believe you've sent me a blank of it. Thanks for sharing.[]

 

[Spike]

wasn't there an epsoide of Dirty Jobs about retiving logs like that. Nice pen.

 

[wood-of-1kind]

Stan,(mr. cook)

here's some OG birch if you're interested.

-Peter-[]

 

[Penmonkey]

Very nice, great history behind it.

 

[penbros]

Originally posted by alamocdc
<br />That's rich looking stuff, Peter. Nice![^] BTW, were you aware that you put the black ring on the nib assembly upside down?

He can just unscrew it and flip it round no big deal.

 

[jaywood1207]

Nice pen. I like the colour combination with the kit you chose.

 

[johncrane]

I like it Peter also has great history too it[]