I was gifted some very rough cedar boards, and decided to return the gift with a pen out of the same wood. This was the second piece i cut from it - the first piece had the other corner of the knot, which ejected as it sat in my garage and the temperature dropped. I was using a barrel trimmer on the side closest to the knot, and it cracked the end a little. I filled it in with dust/shavings and couldn't find it afterwards. Finish is CA. I'm very happy with the glossiness of the finish, but on close study after i was done, i found some very small particles on the cap under the CA...not sure if they are dust or voids, but a little disappointed to find that. Most people probably wouldn't see it, but i can't un-see it...I'm sure you guys know how that goes.
Cedar.
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OZturner
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Excellent Pen, Jeff.
Most attractive Cedar Blank, Good Fit and Finish.
Congratulations,
Brian.
Most attractive Cedar Blank, Good Fit and Finish.
Congratulations,
Brian.
JimB
Member
Nicely done. I have done a few cedars pens and really like the way they come out.
triw51
Member
The wood is beautiful great color and grain. You did an excellent job on that one,
SDB777
Member
I've always known Eastern Red Cedar to be one of the most awesome, very accessible pieces of wood to turn. Yes, I know the knots are not the most fun to 'manage' but like this one...WOW!
Very well done, and nice finish too!!!
Scott (ERC dust isn't fun) B
Very well done, and nice finish too!!!
Scott (ERC dust isn't fun) B
RichB
Member
Great looking pen. I really like the shape you turned on the pen. The cedar is the best. Thanks for showing all of us.
PapaTim
Member
I'll bet the recipient of that pen will be amazed that it came from a rough looking board. Well done and very classy looking.
Very nice pen and a wonderful gift.