Just another Desert Ironwood pen

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I finished it. I think it came out nice. I wish I'd had another pen kit. But I really wanted to turn this DI blank. So what'd you all think.
 

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Cathy, beautiful looking pen, and I love the proportions of the blank and the curves you have made, unlike some of the pens that look they are giving birth to a new pen. Yours look very nice and the kit looks beatiful with it.
 
It looks Great, I really like the contrasting silver with the wood. I have 3 or 4 of these blanks and seeing yours makes me want to skip work and go to the shop instead.
 
Cathy, It's a gorgeous pen just the way it is! I have never worked with Desert Ironwood but you just inspired me to try! Beautiful job!! Regards,Doc
 
For some reason my favorite wood pen combo is a sedona with DI. I think that's because I lived in Arizona for a while. You did a great job and the pen looks wonderful. Sedona Siver with Desert Ironwood, don't get any classier than that!
 
This may sound stupid, but I must ask it.

Is there a specific desert that ironwood comes from?

johnnycnc sent me a free blank along with some bushings I ordered. I'm turning an FP from it now after seeing the couple that have been recently posted here, and I just know when I tell someone it is "desert ironwood", they are going to ask from which desert!
 
Mack C. said:
This may sound stupid, but I must ask it.

Is there a specific desert that ironwood comes from?

johnnycnc sent me a free blank along with some bushings I ordered. I'm turning an FP from it now after seeing the couple that have been recently posted here, and I just know when I tell someone it is "desert ironwood", they are going to ask from which desert!
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A long time to wait for an answer. Sorry about that. The DIW I use on most of my DI pens comes from the Sonoran Desert, here in the Southwest US and down into Mexico a bit.

There are Ironwood plants throughout the world, all in desert habitat. I've seen DIW from the Mojave. Each area has their own color variations
 
My finish? It's complicated. I don't do the CA finish. It's a build up of a few different types of waxes and oils that I've worked on over a few years. If you are really interested, pm me.

The finish lasts quite well - no one has come back for "another coat."
 
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You say, "Just another Desert Ironwood pen" - I say wow! Desert Ironwood isn't as easy to turn as some wood but you sure did a nice job. HWH
 
ag no really Cathy Sue - Im getting a little bored of all the DIW on here - you should try something more interesting like Ash or Elm :tongue::tongue:

Lovely pen Cathy, I cant get enough of this stuff no matter what the kit. Thanks for sharing! :smile:
 
I'm glad to see this thread get resurrected 9 months or so later so I can ask "How's that finish holding up on this pen?" Have you seen it recently? Does it get used regularly, or is it a display piece? How's this finish holding up, and do you still do it, or have you tweaked the formula any?

Inquiring minds want to know :-)
 
As I said before ...a Beautiful pen made with some gorgeous wood!! I think it looks great with that kit and contrasting color. It really makes the wood stand out. Thanks for sharing. Doc
 
jskeen said:
I'm glad to see this thread get resurrected 9 months or so later so I can ask "How's that finish holding up on this pen?" Have you seen it recently? Does it get used regularly, or is it a display piece? How's this finish holding up, and do you still do it, or have you tweaked the formula any?

Inquiring minds want to know :-)
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Matter of fact, this pen is used quite often, carried loose in a shirt pocket during most days and sitting on a display other days. The finish is really quite well. its polished up with a soft cloth every once in awhile. No wax or other finish added. But when it's needed, it will be Renasaince wax. (Please forgive my spelling errors.)

The finish has been the same for a few years now. I tried to tweak it a bit. But then got tired of it. Don't fix what aint broke, ya know?
 
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