Buzz
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This was a special order. The Jarrah has been lightly ebonised and a Titanium Gold kit used. Comments welcome.
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Dan_F
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OOOOO, AHHHHH, that looks really rich, elegant...very nice.
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Ligget
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Beautiful pen Chris, I like the photograph too
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wdcav1952
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Chris,
That is a great pen and a fantastic presentation.
That is a great pen and a fantastic presentation.
johncrane
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Very nice pen Chris![]
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Tanner
Member
Wow, beautiful pen! Not overturned, not underturned, it's perfect!! Awesome picture too!!
R2
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That is a beautiful pen Chris!! lovely photo too!
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[^]Proud_Poppa_of_2
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I like it very much, Chris. What do you mean by "lightly ebonized"?
toolcrazy
Member
Very nice!!
louisbry
Member
Beautiful pen Chris!! Excellent craftsmanship and choice of materials.
Buzz
Member
Thanks for all the positive comments.
What is "ebonizing"? I soaked some steel wool in vinegar for a couple of days, shaking it a little now and then, and then strained the liquid into another container. The resulting liquid is basically used like a stain and applied after sanding and before finishing with CA/BLO.
The liquid does not look particularly black, but if I had applied several coats the timber would have finished up very dark. As it was, I gave it only one light coat.
This process works better on some timbers than others, and I would suggest trying it on scraps before a nice pen on the lathe that is all but finished.
For comparison sake, this Sedona was made from the same board.
What is "ebonizing"? I soaked some steel wool in vinegar for a couple of days, shaking it a little now and then, and then strained the liquid into another container. The resulting liquid is basically used like a stain and applied after sanding and before finishing with CA/BLO.
The liquid does not look particularly black, but if I had applied several coats the timber would have finished up very dark. As it was, I gave it only one light coat.
This process works better on some timbers than others, and I would suggest trying it on scraps before a nice pen on the lathe that is all but finished.
For comparison sake, this Sedona was made from the same board.
Proud_Poppa_of_2
Member
Thanks for the explanation, Chris. That's a dramatic difference for a single coat. I'll have to give it a try, while heeding your advice to test it on a wood sample, first.
Buzz
Member
Mike
I just apply it with a paper towel and dry it off on a clean section of the same towel. Go lightly and dry it off regularly to check the effect you are getting. Obviously stop when you are happy with the colour.
I just apply it with a paper towel and dry it off on a clean section of the same towel. Go lightly and dry it off regularly to check the effect you are getting. Obviously stop when you are happy with the colour.
GBusardo
Member
Classy pen Buzz
sparhawk
Member
Thats a sharp lookin pen!