Jim in Oakville
Member
Hi,
This is an ebony pen I turned this weekend. The hardware is a Craft Supply Junior Emperor.
The Gabon ebony was very carefully turned and sanded out to 2500. I have had mixed success with ebony on pens, they can crack or split easily for me when drilling and also after I turn them. I have some special ebony right now that I know is 80 years dry.
The finish is a non finish actually, after sanding I used my Beall white diamond and carnauba wheels. I was tempted to use a CA or friction polished finish, but the natural look was more classic I think.
Comments and critiques are all welcomed
This is an ebony pen I turned this weekend. The hardware is a Craft Supply Junior Emperor.
The Gabon ebony was very carefully turned and sanded out to 2500. I have had mixed success with ebony on pens, they can crack or split easily for me when drilling and also after I turn them. I have some special ebony right now that I know is 80 years dry.
The finish is a non finish actually, after sanding I used my Beall white diamond and carnauba wheels. I was tempted to use a CA or friction polished finish, but the natural look was more classic I think.
Comments and critiques are all welcomed