W WoodChucker Member Joined Sep 30, 2004 Messages 1,799 Location Mi, USA. Nov 13, 2004 #1 This is a Gent Jr twist pen made from Curly Maple that I got as a free gift from Mr. Bill....Thanks Bill! R.T.
This is a Gent Jr twist pen made from Curly Maple that I got as a free gift from Mr. Bill....Thanks Bill! R.T.
F Fred in NC Member Joined Oct 14, 2004 Messages 1,887 Location LANDIS, NC, USA. Nov 13, 2004 #2 Very classy looking, R.T. !
W wayneis Member Joined Mar 15, 2004 Messages 1,948 Location Okemos, Michigan, USA. Nov 13, 2004 #3 Thats beautiful RT. I really like the new pen and pencil, I have a set in the works now. Wayne
W WoodChucker Member Joined Sep 30, 2004 Messages 1,799 Location Mi, USA. Nov 14, 2004 #4 Thanks guys! I'd like to do another one using the Curly Maple and do something to pop the grain a little. Any suggestion? R.T.
Thanks guys! I'd like to do another one using the Curly Maple and do something to pop the grain a little. Any suggestion? R.T.
Scott Member Joined Dec 12, 2003 Messages 2,693 Location Blackfoot Idaho Nov 14, 2004 #5 Hi R.T., Beautiful pen! You could try a light coating of Boiled Linseed Oil - it darkens it a bit, but seems to pop the grain nicely. Then finish however you want. Scott.
Hi R.T., Beautiful pen! You could try a light coating of Boiled Linseed Oil - it darkens it a bit, but seems to pop the grain nicely. Then finish however you want. Scott.
W wayneis Member Joined Mar 15, 2004 Messages 1,948 Location Okemos, Michigan, USA. Nov 14, 2004 #6 RT you could try using some dye, I've bought several curly maple, poplar and box elder that were dyed and they really make a nice pen. Wayne
RT you could try using some dye, I've bought several curly maple, poplar and box elder that were dyed and they really make a nice pen. Wayne
W WoodChucker Member Joined Sep 30, 2004 Messages 1,799 Location Mi, USA. Nov 14, 2004 #7 Thanks for the tips and I'll give them a try. It's a pretty wood just the way it is, but I think it would really stand out with just a little help. R.T.
Thanks for the tips and I'll give them a try. It's a pretty wood just the way it is, but I think it would really stand out with just a little help. R.T.