Music Pen for a dear friend!

[ccharles]

Made this pen for a dear friend of mine that lives in Branson and does a Johnny Cash Tribute show down there. He is one of the nicest people I have ever met! He took me and my family out for Ice Cream and roller skating when we were down there this October. This is a thank you gift.

Top is Ebony (I will watch it for a week or so hoping it doesn't crack before I send it on)
Bottom is Bethlehem Olive Wood

It is the 10th pen I have made so far since getting into this addictive hobby.

Kind regards,
Chris

 

[Flintski22]

Looks good! Got to agree with you on how addictive this hobby is. For me I think it's how much I love turning the blank down and watching as the grain pops when I apply a finish.

 

[ccharles]

Looks good! Got to agree with you on how addictive this hobby is. For me I think it's how much I love turning the blank down and watching as the grain pops when I apply a finish.

100% agree! It is therapeutic when you get that blank turned down to a cylinder and the ribbons appear to be effortlessly curling off as you move the chisel along the blank. I am finding that wood turning gives me incredible relief from the stress of my corporate job!

 

[Flintski22]

Definitely is a great way for me to blow off stress too. I got really busy for a few weeks and couldn't turn and then this weekend I finally shelled out some time and it was spectacular.

 

[egnald]

Nice looking pen. I've just come to expect that cracking on some of my pens made from various kinds of ebony is eventually inevitable. I've also come an acceptance when they do as it is nothing "really" bad, it is simply one of the very common characteristics of the wood -- kind of like making something out of burlap and expecting it to be soft and velvety. I'm sure your gift will be greatly appreciated. - Dave

 

[Woodchipper]

Very nice pen as a show of gratitude. Seems to end on a high note.