found wood

[Rick_G]

The wife was out the other day and saw a tree down and chopped up. She checked with the owner to see if I could get a few pieces. I picked up a few interesting crotch pieces. This is the result of one of the blanks I cut. The wood was mostly a yellowish tinge and I suspect the darker colours are from overheating in the microwave while I was drying the blanks. A friend thinks it may be willow. Turns out the owner of the tree is a reporter for our local small town rag. This pen will go to her. Never know may get some almost free publicity.

 

[Dalecamino]

Rick , that's an outstanding grain and color on that wood . Very nice pen ! Hope that publicity angle works out for you ! [8D]

 

[JohnU]

The pen turned out beautiful. Ive never worked with willow but if it holds that grain potential, Im going to have to find some. She is lucky to receive such a fantastic gift.