First time using desert ironwood

[RDHals]

Came across some Desert Ironwood the other day and decided to give it a try as I've never turned any before. Well I'm a big fan now, this stuff turns really well and finishes beautifully. I guess some of it is lighter colored than this one. Bolt Action Tec in brass, Glue boost finish. Critiques and comments welcome.
Russ

 

[PenCasso]

Did it have a weird smell for you? I ended up with some from the Sonoran Dessert and smelled pretty bad lol.

 

[BoonareeBurl]

Came across some Desert Ironwood the other day and decided to give it a try as I've never turned any before. Well I'm a big fan now, this stuff turns really well and finishes beautifully. I guess some of it is lighter colored than this one. Bolt Action Tec in brass, Glue boost finish. Critiques and comments welcome.
Russ

Yup, I love desert ironwood (DIW), too. Really nice work and you got some beautiful regular-grain DIW there!

Btw, are you into burls? DIW burl is among my all-time favorites. If you're into burls, I think you'll find DIW exceptional and pretty unique. I didn't turn these, but they are part of my collection:

G

 

[RDHals]

Did it have a weird smell for you? I ended up with some from the Sonoran Dessert and smelled pretty bad lol.

Nope, no smell at all

 

[ruste84]

Beautiful pen! I've not turned Desert Ironwood yet, but I'll be on the lookout for some now! It paired really well with the kit too!

 

[Darios]

Did it have a weird smell for you? I ended up with some from the Sonoran Dessert and smelled pretty bad lol.

Coincidentally, I am working with some ironwood now, and there was a smell - but not one that I would call as 'bad'. Not deer antler bad certainly.

 

[Manny]

Should smell like dung based on my experience.

 

[derekdd]

Beautiful pen.

I have a small DIW board in the garage I need to chop up to make pen blanks with.

 

[egnald]

I smell bad regardless of what wood I am turning.

I certainly am on board with Sonoran Desert Ironwood too. It makes gorgeous pens and it has a great story to go along with it because of there is just one small region of the world that it comes from.

You made a very attractive pen.

Regards,
Dave