Jr George w/Spalted Service Berry

[1shootist]

Jr George in Antique Brass rollerball....Turned this today and decided to not put CA on it like I have been doing. It has 2 coats of Mylands Sanding Sealer and 1 coat of Mylands High Friction Polish. I wasn't able to have the pattern ends meet as close as I hoped but I think it looks fine. I'm gifting it to the receptionist at one of my doctors in the morning .
I'm still figuring out pen turning as I go , so I'm open to any pointers offered or constructive criticism.
Thanks for looking.

 

[johncrane]

very nice great kit/blank match up

 

[TonyL]

well done. i like that satin finish of the hardware and wood. beautiful gift.

 

[thomgarner]

Very well done . Your fit and finish is very good. Your receptionist will be pleased . Did you put a top coat of wax? When I use a friction on wood I end with a top coat of wax.

 

[1080Wayne]

Beautiful . One of my favourite woods (and berries) . Don`t worry about the grain match-up . It will seldom be perfect when the upper and lower barrels are different diameters .

 

[magpens]

I love that wood !! . And I think you have done a great job on that pen !!!

 

[Alan Morrison]

Good job and as someone else said a coat of wax on top of your finish

 

[1shootist]

Thanks everyone !

 

[OZturner]

Excellent Pen Russ,
Great Spalted Service Berry Blank,
Nicely Turned and Thoughtfully Finished with a Satin Finish, Matching the Antique Brass of the Hardware.
Well done.
Brian.