Koa, finally brave enough to try it.

[atvrules1]

Hi all,
I finally got brave enough to take the risk with some Koa. Here is a PSI Classic kit. Unfortunately the picture was taken with my old Cybershot and doesn't do it justice. This shape is the new shape that I have been doing with my classics that tends to balance the pen much better since the regular shape of the classic leaves it a litte top-heavy.

 

[MDWine]

Very nice. I have a couple of pieces that Griz gave me, and I can't wait for my skill to improve!! How about a profile shot of your design!

 

[Old Griz]

Go for it Mike.. I have more of the stuff I gave you...
I won't turn the garbage I gave you.. [}][)]

 

[rtjw]

Very nice pens. I just ordered some Koa that I cant wait to turn.

 

[JimGo]

That came out great Alan! Nice job!

Michael, I agree with Tom. At some point, you just gotta bite the bullet. Just remember to take it slow with any new wood, and to use sharp tools, and you <u>should</u> be OK.

disclaimer: This is not a guarantee or warrantee of any kind!

 

[atvrules1]

Mike, the profile is better seen in my album, probably best seen with the boxelder burl pen. With the koa, keep your tools sharp and be gentle, you should do fine.

 

[darbytee]

Beautiful pen Alan. What kind of finish did you use?

 

[simplepens]

The koa is beautiful. Excellent job on the pen.

 

[WoodChucker]

Alan, nice looking pen!

 

[Gary]

Very nice, Alan. I too like koa as a pen material. Some of the nicest pens that I've made have been in koa...it is a beautiful wood.

 

[Fleabit]

Nice job!

 

[opfoto]

Nice job Alan.

 

[pastorbill1952]

I have made several classics and really like the kit. You did a great job.

 

[swm6500]

Very nice looking pen Alan.

 

[atvrules1]

Thanks for the comments all. The finish is CA/BLO. There is a larger/better pic of the same pen in my album. It also shows the profile better.

 

[jdavis]

Nice Alan. I just turned a Koa slim. Turned out nice.