D DCBluesman Passed Away Mar 3, 2016 In Memoriam Joined Aug 22, 2004 Messages 7,679 Location WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA May 5, 2010 #1 A lovely piece of burl escaped from my shop. As always, thank you to all who stop and look and a special thanks to those who provide comments or critiques. Attachments _DSC0705.jpg 70.2 KB · Views: 854 _DSC0706.jpg 79.7 KB · Views: 858
A lovely piece of burl escaped from my shop. As always, thank you to all who stop and look and a special thanks to those who provide comments or critiques.
David Keller Member Joined Nov 30, 2009 Messages 1,618 Location Enid,OK May 5, 2010 #2 WOW. That is a fantastic looking pen... I love the little bit of sapwood near the top.
D Dustygoose Member Joined Jan 16, 2010 Messages 977 Location Greenbrier, Arkansas May 5, 2010 #3 WOW!! Awesome piece of wood there.
TurnaPen Member Joined Feb 20, 2008 Messages 467 Location Trinity Beach, Queensland, Australia. May 5, 2010 #4 You are not joking when you say a beautiful piece of burl, outstanding. Amos
W witz1976 Member Joined Jun 28, 2009 Messages 2,144 Location Bucksport, Maine, USA May 5, 2010 #5 Fantastic as always...I especially love the fingerprint in the finish:biggrin:
J jimofsanston Member Joined Jan 6, 2009 Messages 762 Location Sandston, Va May 5, 2010 #6 Sweettttt.
mbroberg IAP Activities Manager, Emeritus Joined Mar 9, 2009 Messages 6,067 Location Columbus, OH May 5, 2010 #7 The pen looks great Lou. I won't make any comments about the fingerprints on it. (you make a great pen, but would make a lousy burglar )
The pen looks great Lou. I won't make any comments about the fingerprints on it. (you make a great pen, but would make a lousy burglar )
CSue Local Chapter Leader Joined Jan 16, 2007 Messages 2,368 Location Laveen, AZ, USA. May 5, 2010 #8 Absolutely beautiful, Lou! (I thought the fingerprint was a pattern in the burl. Oh, it is, isn't it?)
Absolutely beautiful, Lou! (I thought the fingerprint was a pattern in the burl. Oh, it is, isn't it?)
P papaturner Member Joined Apr 5, 2007 Messages 3,397 Location Buchanan,Georgia USA May 5, 2010 #9 Amazing what happens when an awesome piece of wood gets in the hands of an artist. Beautiful pen.
glycerine Member Joined Aug 7, 2009 Messages 3,462 Location Fayetteville, NC May 5, 2010 #10 Man, VERY nice Lou!!!
OKLAHOMAN Member Joined May 17, 2006 Messages 10,228 Location Costa Rica May 5, 2010 #11 The man sure makes a "Pretty Wood Pen".
el_d Member Joined Apr 26, 2007 Messages 3,368 Location Lockhart, Tx, USA. May 5, 2010 #12 Very nice Lou, Great figure on that wood. I like the sap wood crown.
Brooks803 Member Joined Sep 13, 2009 Messages 5,632 Location Aiken, South Carolina May 5, 2010 #13 That is very nice. I also love the touch of sapwood on the cap. Great job.
Jim in Oakville Member Joined Aug 9, 2004 Messages 2,195 Location Oakville, Ontario, Canada. May 5, 2010 #14 Great looking Pen, I like how you oriented the sap at the top
IPD_Mrs Member Joined Jun 27, 2007 Messages 2,048 Location Zionsville, Indiana May 5, 2010 #16 See Lou, even you can make a great pen with Nolan's wood! :biggrin:
Bree Member Joined Jun 19, 2009 Messages 1,736 Location Buffalo, NY May 5, 2010 #17 One of the BEST. KILLER pen. :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:
boxerman Member Joined Mar 13, 2010 Messages 4,218 Location Marshalltown,Ia May 5, 2010 #18 Very nice pen.
Mark Member Joined Oct 12, 2009 Messages 2,536 Location Pottstown PA May 5, 2010 #19 That is a top-notch beauty. Nicely Done..
maxman400 Member Joined May 25, 2009 Messages 3,111 Location Omaha Arkansas May 5, 2010 #20 An Amazing Pen. finger print and all!!
ldb2000 Member Joined Sep 11, 2007 Messages 5,381 Location Laurence Harbor, NJ, USA. May 5, 2010 #21 Lou , that piece of burl did not "escape" from your shop . It walked Proudly out or will the first time a buyer sees it . Awesome looking pen !!!
Lou , that piece of burl did not "escape" from your shop . It walked Proudly out or will the first time a buyer sees it . Awesome looking pen !!!
D DCBluesman Passed Away Mar 3, 2016 In Memoriam Joined Aug 22, 2004 Messages 7,679 Location WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA May 5, 2010 #22 Thank you all for the kind words...even Mike and Linda! OKLAHOMAN said: The man sure makes a "Pretty Wood Pen". Click to expand... Roy - that's all I ever really want to do!
Thank you all for the kind words...even Mike and Linda! OKLAHOMAN said: The man sure makes a "Pretty Wood Pen". Click to expand... Roy - that's all I ever really want to do!
M mrburls Member Joined Sep 13, 2008 Messages 1,770 Location San Antonio Tx. May 6, 2010 #24 Nicely done Lou. Beautiful piece of cocobolo burl. Keith "mrburls"
turbowagon Member Joined Sep 2, 2009 Messages 1,067 Location Tucson, AZ May 6, 2010 #25 Gorgeous pen!
BRobbins629 Passed Away Dec 28, 2021 In Memoriam Joined Mar 8, 2006 Messages 4,037 Location Richmond, VA, USA. May 6, 2010 #26 Lovely piece. Reminds me I need to do something with my Nolan stash.
skiprat Passed Away Mar 22, 2022 In Memoriam Joined Oct 19, 2006 Messages 7,812 Location In a Skip in Wales May 6, 2010 #27 Now THIS is more like the Bluesman stuff we like!!!!:biggrin::wink:
Rfturner Member Joined Jan 10, 2010 Messages 1,109 Location Santa Maria, CA May 6, 2010 #28 That pen looks great, that wood grain is very striking, great job
M Mrs Rojo22 Member Joined Sep 18, 2009 Messages 1,683 Location Covington Ga. May 6, 2010 #29 Very nice! Robin
Dalecamino Local Chapter Leader Joined Jan 2, 2008 Messages 14,608 Location Indianapolis, In. May 6, 2010 #30 Another well made pen with a gorgeous piece of burl . Very nice Lou !
dgscott Member Joined Aug 17, 2008 Messages 933 Location Portland, Oregon May 6, 2010 #32 unbelievable -- looks like it utilizes a battery pack! Doug
D DCBluesman Passed Away Mar 3, 2016 In Memoriam Joined Aug 22, 2004 Messages 7,679 Location WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA May 7, 2010 #33 dgscott said: unbelievable -- looks like it utilizes a battery pack! Doug Click to expand... "Batteries not included." Thanks for the useful feedback, friends. It is always appreciated.
dgscott said: unbelievable -- looks like it utilizes a battery pack! Doug Click to expand... "Batteries not included." Thanks for the useful feedback, friends. It is always appreciated.
Nolan Member Joined Feb 28, 2006 Messages 2,105 Location oakdale, ca, USA. May 7, 2010 #34 Very nice Lou.... Man I just love a nice piece of burl, BTW my guy in the bush thinks they have trapped a 175 pounder!!! Now if it just measures up to my standards..............
Very nice Lou.... Man I just love a nice piece of burl, BTW my guy in the bush thinks they have trapped a 175 pounder!!! Now if it just measures up to my standards..............