Gunmetal Concava - BB-63 Teak

[JasonC]

Camera phone pictures. :redface:

Made this for a buddy from some of the Teak I recently acquired. They were small pieces that were in the trash can because they were too small for anything else. I was lucky enough to be able to grab a few of the small pieces.

I finished the wood in Teak oil because I thought it would be a shame to apply any other finish on the wood. The wood is a lighter color that it appears in the photos - exposure on the camera phone could've been better.

Anyway, was excited to work with this and figured I'd share.

 

[TonyL]

I love the Concava...many of my female customers order them However, what you did with it really looks nice and can suit all genders. Very nice!
I just ordered a bunch of black enamel (or black chrome....I know its black ) to make a more masculine or gender-neutral pen. Your selections is excellent!

 

[lwalper]

Looks a lot like black walnut.

 

[JasonC]

Thanks, Tony.

My initial suggestion was a black enamel kit but he chose the gunmetal.

Looks a lot like black walnut.

This is my pin.

And this is where I got the wood. Aside from a COA this is about as good as it can get for authenticity.

I'll be working on the Mo tomorrow.

 

[OZturner]

Great Shape on the Concavia, Jason.
Terrific Blank, Superb Fit and Finish.
Beautiful,
Brian.

 

[Ronnie Breedlove]

Exquisite pen... I have never seen a teak oil finish before that I remember... does it hold up well?

 

[hippi]

that is super nice

 

[Sub Vet 10]

Mighty Mo! What a job- and good fortune! I would keelhaul many a swab to get a piece of her.
I have a plank from the California, and just ordered blanks from the N. Carolina. Working on getting some of the Texas and the Constellation.

Great looking pen!

 

[Band Saw Box]

Fantastic pen and a outstanding way to remember such a great battle ship, thanks for preserving a piece of history.

 

[Fishinbo]

Great pen blank! The pen turned out really nice. Neat turning.