Latest work..

[Ligget]

Hi folks, I have not posted any of my work for a few months so here are some of my latest creations.

First up is a home dyed Box Elder Burl Sierra click with a CA finish....

Second is a Jr Gent, home dyed Curly Maple and a CA finish....

Third pen is a Baron, Thuya Burl with a customer requested Enduro finish....

Thanks for taking the time to look at my work, any comments would be appreciated!

 

[Phunky_2003]

Beautiful work. I really like that green box elder burl.

 

[rizaydog]

Dido. Very nice pens.

 

[IPD_Mr]

Pens and photos are wonderfully professional. I am in awe.

 

[maxman400]

As usual your Pens and Photos are outstanding, Glad to see you back.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Mark, you need to post your work more often. As Mike said both photos and pens first rate.

 

[blade.white]

Really nice work. I have to agree that green in the box elder is amazing. Most of the time the color gets faded the closer you get to center.

 

[Dalecamino]

Only a few months? It seems like decades since you posted a pen. Now here they are. I like the dyed colors. The polished burl looks very nice too. Thanks for posting Mark.

 

[PaulDoug]

I'd be hard put to pick a favorite out of the lot. All are super.

 

[hilltopper46]

Very nice pens. great color on the green pens and some unbelievable eyes on the Thuya burl.

 

[wolftat]

Outstanding work as usual Mark, your finish is beautiful. love the curly maple, plenty of curl there.

 

[el_d]

Excellent work Mark. You do a fine job.

 

[Constant Laubscher]

Beautiful work, outstanding!!

 

[thewishman]

After the first two green pens, I started to wonder, "Has Mark moved to Ireland?":biggrin:

 

[philb]

I thought you'd stopped making!!

Great Pens!

 

[U-Turn]

Great work - love the green.

 

[Tom D]

Hi Mark,
Those are some great photos of some beautiful pens.

 

[MarkHix]

That's my favorite burl to turn. They are all beautiful pens.

 

[Buzzzz4]

I honestly don't remember seeing your work before. Those are outstanding! The finishes are beautiful on all of those. Love the burl and dyed Box Elder is amazing. Nicely done!

 

[wouldentu2?]

All are beautiful, and the photos are the best I have ever seen. What is used to dye the wood?

 

[hewunch]

Beautiful as usual! Great work Mark

 

[workinforwood]

Awesome pens Mark, especially that first one! Great to see you too

 

[kludge77]

That pen blank is killer. Blank is awesome and finish is perfect!

when is the last time we saw a sierra on the front page?

 

[Silver]

Stunning pens and pictures Mark,

the BIG REPUTATION is still there....

Nice to see you back ....

 

[Bluefoxy]

Glad to see you are still producing outstanding pens Mark.

Ray
UKAP

 

[JimMc7]

Wonderful photos of beautiful pens, Mark!

 

[Tadlow Turner]

Stunning as always Mark.
And those pictures are just the best.
Good to see you back.

 

[Ligget]

Thank you all for your kind comments, each one is appreciated, I promise to post more work as it does motivate me.

To answer a few questions.

The dyes that I use are Chestnut Rainbow spirit dyes, and the more you apply the deeper the colour becomes, I do not start dying my pen barrels until they are turned down to the finished diameter. Chestnut dyes.

Although I have not posted for a while I have never stopped making pens, love the hobby too much to give it up! :biggrin:

Never been to Ireland, but have heard it is beautiful and the people are very friendly just the same as us Scots.:beer::drink::good:

 

[boxerman]

Very nice pens and pics.

 

[TheRealSmith]

just the right balance and always done to perfection :biggrin:

 

[Fred]

Mark ... Glad to have you posting your beautiful work again. These are definitely top of the line in craftsmanship and attention to detail. The pictures are detailed and in sharp focus with attention paid to reflections and light placement. Pure and simply stated this is excellent work all the way around.

Keep enjoying the 'hobby!' :biggrin:

 

[jedgerton]

I like them all. Great work!

John

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Stunning, I have always enjoyed seeing your fine work!

 

[JAZNCARR]

whats an enduro finish

What's a enduro finish sir????????

 

[propencity]

It's great to see postings of your pens again, Mark. All 3 pens look great, especially the Thuya Burl.

 

[Ligget]

What's a enduro finish sir????????

Jason I have replied to your email my friend!

 

[furini]

Lovely work

 

[Sawdust46]

Beautiful pens and the photos do them justice. I admire your work.

 

[patmurris]

Beautiful pens, finish and pictures! I'd pick the thuya burl...

 

[bitshird]

Beautiful Box elder burl Mark, and the maple is also very nice, The Thuya burl is outstanding. It is good to see your work again, please post more of you great work.