Gatsby Grande Hempwood

[qquake]

I know I said I was done with hempwood, but I had to try again. This is a Gatsby Grande in chrome and gunmetal from PSI. The blank is clear stabilized hempwood from Bullseye Turning Supply. I took very, very light cuts with it, which is difficult for me. I'm normally an impatient aggressive turner. But I'm glad I did, this blank is no less than spectacular! I love the grain patterns in it. (I know it's not actually "grain", but you know what I mean.)

 

[qquake]

You can tell how light the cuts were by the fine shavings. Almost like powder. I did have a few minor chipouts, but was able to finish it successfully. The finish is Pens Plus.

 

[mark james]

Looks very nice.

 

[Kcimdrib]

Great looking Pen .

 

[David350]

Nice pen, hempwood definitely gives a unique look. Never say never

 

[mmayo]

We all need more patience and our results will reflect it. Me too

 

[sorcerertd]

We all need more patience and our results will reflect it. Me too

I absolutely do. The end result from impatience is that it takes longer, if not ruined completely.

I can see where this would have taken plenty of patience. And a very sharp skew. I feel like a carbide blade would not be as effective on this stuff, but can't say I have any experience with either.

 

[qquake]

I absolutely do. The end result from impatience is that it takes longer, if not ruined completely.

I can see where this would have taken plenty of patience. And a very sharp skew. I feel like a carbide blade would not be as effective on this stuff, but can't say I have any experience with either.

I use carbide almost exclusively, on all materials.

 

[mmayo]

I absolutely do. The end result from impatience is that it takes longer, if not ruined completely.

I can see where this would have taken plenty of patience. And a very sharp skew. I feel like a carbide blade would not be as effective on this stuff, but can't say I have any experience with either.

I used Carbide and it worked. Not sharpened carbide- sharp new carbide.

 

[qquake]

A friend of mine really likes this pen. Since she and her husband are moving to Tennessee this year, I engraved it for her.

 

[egnald]

Very nicely done considering the difficult material. It reinforces that Hempwood is not for me! - Dave

 

[qquake]

Very nicely done considering the difficult material. It reinforces that Hempwood is not for me! - Dave

Oh c'mon Dave, give it a go!