Finally some time in the shop in NH

[mikespenturningz]

Well it has been so busy here between work and other commitments. I have not had much time to be in my shop at all but yesterday I found time to turn a blank that I glued tubes into weeks ago and also glued up several new blanks here is the one pen that I had time to make yesterday. It is Jr. Gent 2 with Black Ash Burl that purchased from a guy in Michigan. He cut this burl in 1994 and it sat in his barn until now. It is absolutely beautiful wood. Hope you like it. Comments and questions always welcomed.

 

[Ambidex]

Wow! You're right, that it gorgeous wood! Very nice fit and finish too.

 

[Dan Masshardt]

What a great specimen.

 

[Krudwig]

Great pen! I really like the wood and the Jr gent 2 kits there not too high to use and I like a cap pen also.

 

[ossaguy]

Wow,that's stunning!!!





Steve

 

[mikespenturningz]

I usually purchase these hardware sets 20 or more at a time. This also gives a nice discount. These kits are first rate quality in my opinion, I have made hundreds of them and it is my staple hardware. Now CSUSA carries chrome too and they are very reasonable. I usually upgrade the ink cartridge in them now. The newer kits have a different cartridge than they used to. I use schmidt cartridges now usually 5888's but occasionally a 888. Good luck with your Jr. Gent 2's I am hooked on them.

Mike

Great pen! I really like the wood and the Jr gent 2 kits there not too high to use and I like a cap pen also.

 

[johncrane]

Awsome! luv it Mike!

 

[kyaggie]

Beautiful pen with some stunning wood! Congrats!

Mike

 

[Jim15]

Beautiful pen.

 

[alankulwicki7]

Wow, that's a beauty!

 

[sanyalsoumitra]

Great looking pen. Thanks for showing.

 

[SDB777]

That's like finding a mint condition '57 Chevy under a tarp in a barn to this group!!! Nice find, and you did it well!!!




Scott (I need a barn like that) B

 

[artme]

What a stunning pen!!!

 

[OZturner]

What a Stunning Burl Blank Mike,
The jr Gent 2 is a Perfect choice.
Terrific Fit and Finish, though with that blank, it is hard to take your eyes off the Grain and Colour displayed.
Congratulations,
Brian.

 

[Tom T]

As was said wow great wood and great pen. Wonderful job on it

 

[Band Saw Box]

WOW I mean WOW what a stunning pen, the blank is really amazing. Outstanding fit and finish.

 

[mark james]

I LOve Black Ash Burl. The eyes are amazing. Wonderful work with the blanks and the kit combination is great! Thanks for posting... something for me to aspire to.!

 

[ironman123]

That is one dynomite pen. Beautiful eyes in that burl. You did a fantastic job on that.

Ray

 

[Fishinbo]

That's a spectacular pen. The burl looks stunning with those wonderful eyes and figures. It's perfect with the kit and excellent finish.