Closed End Jr. Statesman in Amboyna Burl
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jskeen
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Dang, Doc, I think you hit a new high water mark with the finish on that one. Great pics too. Which closed end method did you use?
Tanner
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Beautiful pen!!! That's an excellent finish!
wizard
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James,
I used an Arizona Silhouette Jr. Gentleman Mandrel in a PSI Collet Chuck.
Regards, Doc
workinforwood
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Great finish and that chunk of wood is really special looking. I like it with the closed end..well done Doc!
PenPal
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Physician heal thyself, may I say to you using such a beautiful timber as Amboyna it lives and breathes Dragon Fire with an explosian of colour. I looked at your detail entry where you said you write a lot and your reasons and aims.
That pen is a keeper if ever a pen made like that is falling into the masterclass it has had a profound impact with me. Outstanding grain fit and finish. I am sure the guys who run the site dont need suggestions from me however to enter the Forum and be greeted by a Pic of your pen would seem fitting reward for the effort you have gone to to inspire both yourself and us.
Regards Peter.
That pen is a keeper if ever a pen made like that is falling into the masterclass it has had a profound impact with me. Outstanding grain fit and finish. I am sure the guys who run the site dont need suggestions from me however to enter the Forum and be greeted by a Pic of your pen would seem fitting reward for the effort you have gone to to inspire both yourself and us.
Regards Peter.
JimMc7
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Beautiful pen!
ctubbs
Member
I will have to change my name to something including "green eyed" something. I am so jelous! Doc, what a beautiful pen. It is way to beautiful to ever use. Frame it and put it under thick glass. Wow!
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wizard
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Thank you for the kind words. I think I went a little overboard with the finish. Thanks again. Doc
johncrane
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Excellent pen and work Doc! your finish does shine if you were wanting try a matt finish, the Blo & Super Fine OOOO Grade Steelwool works well it is applied after your glossy Ca finish, put the blo on the Steelwool and lightly rub the blank length ways.
PR_Princess
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Doc, I don't think there is such a thing!:biggrin: (IMHO)
A beautiful piece of timber for sure, but you really turned into one drop dead gorgeous pen!!
I make a point of staying up late on a Sunday night because that is when the best pens are shown!! A finish like that should be banned!!!!:biggrin:
wizard
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Peter,
You are correct. It does help me heal. It really helps reduce the stress of my day to day work and my family notices it. I get up at 4:30 AM each A.M. since it is quiet and peaceful. I usually turn a pen usually every other morning and then workout. Since I have not sold a single pen, I now have nearly 200 pens.
I'm definitely not stressed about what I'm going to give people for Christmas.:wink:Regards,
Doc
jttheclockman
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Great looking pen as always. As others have mentioned nice finish. Did you enhance the grain by using blo before CA???? What did you do different with this pen for finish that you have not done in the past being you said you went overboard on the finish??? Thanks for showing.
wizard
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John,
Yep, I did enhance the grain using one swipe with BLO after sanding to 600 grit and getting the wood clean from dust with an alcohol pad. After my usual 6 coats of medium CA and MM (wet) from 1200 to 12000, the pen had some fine but noticeable ripples in the CA finish. So I lightly sanded it back from 150 to 600 grit and cleaned it with an alcohol pad again. I then applied 6 more coats of medium CA and then again MM'd (wet) from 1200 to 12000 and HUT Plastic Polish. By the time it was over, the pen looked like it was under a layer of glass. I've never really done that before and it was definitely not intentional. Regards, Doc
glycerine
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Wow! You did a great job on that one, very nice!