Finally I turned some pens

[Doghouse]

I know that I don't get a lot of time to turn pens as I do a lot of other stuff. So I donated this morning to turning some pens.

2 are curly Koa (Thanks Lou) and platinum Gent Jr.
The middle is for a friends wedding, holly and platinum Gent Jr.

 

[opfoto]

Very nice looking pens. Great job!

 

[melogic]

It's kinda like riding a bike. You never forget the technique, just a little wobbly after not doing it for a while. Great job Doghouse! You still have the touch of excellence.

 

[Tom McMillan]

Very sharp pens---all of em!!! I really like that holly one, though!!!

 

[DCBluesman]

Great job, John. I was afraid that koa would petrify before you got back to turning pens. [] That holly turned out gorgeous.

 

[KKingery]

Nice work on all 3!

 

[Gregory Huey]

All 3 pens are very sharp but the holly really stands out. GREAT JOB.

 

[Gary]

Very nice work on all three!

 

[tipusnr]

That holly pen is SWEET! Good to hear you're keeping your hand in it!!

 

[WoodChucker]

John, those are really nice....good job!

 

[Fleabit]

That curly koa has some very nice grain to it! Great looking pens.

 

[Doghouse]

Thanks guys, I hope that the bride enjoys it. She and her family have been special to Judy and her daughter so I realy wanted to do something special for her. Her wedding colors are white and platinum thus the colors for the pen.

Thanks for looking.

 

[C_Ludwigsen]

John, those are awesome!

 

[JimGo]

Those are sweet John! Nice job!

 

[Ken Massingale]

Excellent work, John. Beautiful.
ken

 

[jdavis]

Beautiful pens and great craftsmanship. Always glad to see quality work.

 

[dougle40]

Beautiful pens John . I heard somewhere that there could be a toxicity problem turning Holly , is that correct ?

 

[DCBluesman]

Poisonous Part: Berries in large quantity.
Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Toxic Principle: Illicin, possibly saponic glycosides, and triterpenoids.
Severity: CAUSES ONLY LOW TOXICITY IF EATEN.

http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/poison/Ilex_op.htm

 

[J. Fred Muggs]

Beautiful pens, John.
Doug: The popular websites, including the AAW, don't mention Holly on their toxic lists. I've turned a fair amount of holly and never had a problem, but, knock on wood[], I have very little trouble with any of the toxic woods.

Just thinking out loud: Holly does start to grow fungus really quick after cutting which turns it a gray color. I wouldn't call it spalting exactly, because it's a more even coloring. Just wondering if that might be the reason that holly might be considered toxic.[?][?]

Maybe there's a real expert out there somewhere.

 

[J. Fred Muggs]

I almost referred to you as the "expert" Lou: Good job, Thanks.