Four pens

[wicook]

Here are four pens I turned for some friends doing economic development work in SE Asia. They got to choose the style and the wood. This penmaking is FUN!!

 

[wicook]

I meant to say what woods they are...

Top to bottom: Bethlehem Olive, Lilac, Bubinga (plus something yellow -- maybe yellowheart), and Walnut.

 

[Tom McMillan]

All very nice pens Bill!!! I really, really like that Bethlehem Olivewood one, though---that grains amazing on that one!!! Nice work!!

 

[PenWorks]

Good group, the BOW cigar is great.

 

[wdcav1952]

Your last line said it all "Pen making is fun"

Nice work,

 

[DCBluesman]

Wonderful pens--and don't mind Tom Mc, he's in love with BOW!

 

[Tom McMillan]

Yup, you're right on that Lou!! Most of it is pretty nice stuff!! That olivewood from Greece looks pretty darn special too, though!!!

 

[WoodChucker]

Wow, there all nice but I have to agree with Tom, that BOW is outstanding. Great job!

 

[Fleabit]

Nice job on those pens!

 

[Gary]

Very nice work, Bill.

 

[rtjw]

I think the Bethlehem Olive wins outright! Looks great.

 

[jkirkb94]

Very Nice!!!! They are all great!! Kirk[8D]

 

[Darley]

Very nice Bill BOW will be allway a winner

Serge

 

[KKingery]

Very nice pens indeed! They all look great.

 

[C_Ludwigsen]

Excellent work Bill. And your image scans are awesome!

 

[wicook]

Thanks for the commments, everyone. Looks like BOW is the favourite of more people than just me! It turns nicely, finishes nicely, and looks great, too! What more can a woodturner ask?

 

[wicook]

Thanks for the comment on the "scans," Chuck. They're actually photos taken with my Canon Powershot Pro 90is and a +1 closeup adapter lens. I've still got to work out a better lighting setup, though. I used a flash diffuser on an external flash for these shots, but I still got harsher shadows than I wanted. My next effort is going to be to set up a light tent along the lines of some that I've seen in the photography discussions.

 

[dougle40]

Very nice Bill . The BOW is nice but I like the Lilac , thats beautiful the way that purplish streak runs through it .

 

[C. Scott]

Excellent job Bill, the fit looks perfect on each pen and the BOW makes me say WOW!

 

[Ken Massingale]

Absolutely gorgeous, Bill.
ken

 

[Gregory Huey]

All four pens are just great but the BOW stands out. Nice job Bill