Fiddleback Mahogany Slimline Pen

[William Young]

I just made this fiddleback mahogany one and I was quite surprised with the grain of the wood. The picture doesn't do it justice but it's the best I could get it.
I've made quite a few slimlines now. Guess it's time for this rookie to get adventurous and try some different styles. I think this wood will look great in a larger diameter pen.
W.Y.

 

[Charlie in Garfield]

Hi Bill,
Looka good, I know the grain in it is super even if it don't show in the pix. Try cutting the next one on a angle or straight cross grain. It will give a hole new look.
Just Charlie

 

[C_Ludwigsen]

FINE looking pen, Bill. Very fine. I might have to find some of that Fiddleback mahagony.

 

[melogic]

Great looking pen Bill.

 

[William Young]

Thanks Guys;

Charlie. I bought a dozen blanks so I'm stuck with the grain orientation. But whenever I make my own blanks , I agree, from what I have read , that cutting them on an angle is well worth the slight wood loss by doing so.
W.Y.