My first Cigar: Amboyna w/ sapwood

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I was pretty happy with how this turned out; it's a gift for my boyfriend and the second Cigar I turned (the first ended up with an "oops" band of Nigerian Ebony). This is the only blank in the last shipment I rec'd that had sapwood in it at all. Not too bad for one of my first pens ever. :)

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Please let me know what you think. I know it isn't perfect, but I would be interested in the thoughts of the vastly more experienced. ;)
 
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Originally posted by Ron Mc
<br />All I can say is beautiful!
If I may ask where did you purchase the wood?
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Ron, I got this batch from CSU and asked specifically for sapwood inclusions but only rec'd one out of eight with the lighter wood. Oh well, at least they sent me ONE! [;)] Thank you for your kind comment!
 
Great! [8D] If that boyfriend of yours doesn't go nuts over this, you need to have a long serious talk with that guy! [:(!][}:)] Or find a new more appreciative one![;)]
 
That is a beautiful piece of wood, and a great pen! If he doesn't like it, you can send it to me...I'd hate to have it sitting around, reminding you of any frustrations with him. [:D]
 
Originally posted by JimGo
<br />That is a beautiful piece of wood, and a great pen! If he doesn't like it, you can send it to me...I'd hate to have it sitting around, reminding you of any frustrations with him. [:D]
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Such generous, thoughtful, considerate folks in this forum! [;)]

Thanks!
Nancy
 
Great looking pen. I'll have to keep an eye out for some sapwood!

what does the "lambda" mean on the kit? I have one kit (pencil) with that; I thought it was because it was platinum but the matching pen is supposed to be platinum as well and it does not have the lambda.
 
Originally posted by BillATsetelDOTcom
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what does the "lambda" mean on the kit? I have one kit (pencil) with that; I thought it was because it was platinum but the matching pen is supposed to be platinum as well and it does not have the lambda.
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I think it represents CSU's Artisan brand.

Nancy- that is a great looking pen! The amboyna + sapwood is terrific, and I'm not a sapwood fan. After seeing this pen, I may have to reconsider. [:)]
 
Really nice work and beautiful work. There's someone who sells Amboyna with sapwood on eBay. The stuff looks nice but it isn't cheap.
 
Originally posted by BillATsetelDOTcom
<br />Great looking pen. I'll have to keep an eye out for some sapwood!

what does the "lambda" mean on the kit? I have one kit (pencil) with that; I thought it was because it was platinum but the matching pen is supposed to be platinum as well and it does not have the lambda.
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Bill, I think the lambda is actually a styled "A" for Artisan; at least that's what I thought.

Nancy
 
Originally posted by Tea Clipper
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Originally posted by BillATsetelDOTcom
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what does the "lambda" mean on the kit? I have one kit (pencil) with that; I thought it was because it was platinum but the matching pen is supposed to be platinum as well and it does not have the lambda.
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I think it represents CSU's Artisan brand.

Nancy- that is a great looking pen! The amboyna + sapwood is terrific, and I'm not a sapwood fan. After seeing this pen, I may have to reconsider. [:)]
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Thanks so much, Ron. [:)] I didn't think there would be that much of the sapwood inclusion once I started turning; it appeared to cover just one corner of the blank, but I sure got a nice surprise. It rather looks like a river / geographic feature on a topographical map! It also reminds me of a cowry shell (Cypraea mappa), the map cowry, which has designs very much like that on it's shell (I used to be an obsessive seashell collector - lol).

Nancy
 
Originally posted by gerryr
<br />Really nice work and beautiful work. There's someone who sells Amboyna with sapwood on eBay. The stuff looks nice but it isn't cheap.
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Gerry, do you know his eBay name? I've looked on there a few times... I want to keep an eye out for some nice stock with inclusions like that. (that "not cheap" part sucks! [:(!])

Thanks a lot!
Nancy
 
Nancy,

Great work! The only problem is how are you going to top this pen with your next one. [:)] I have a couple of pieces of Amboyna with sapwood, and now I really want to do somthing with them. In fact, I have a Baron almost through the finishing stages with a piece of it.

Welcome to the forum and keep up the great work.
 
Originally posted by wdcav1952
<br />Nancy,

Great work! The only problem is how are you going to top this pen with your next one. [:)] I have a couple of pieces of Amboyna with sapwood, and now I really want to do somthing with them. In fact, I have a Baron almost through the finishing stages with a piece of it.

Welcome to the forum and keep up the great work.
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Thanks very much! I'd love to see your Baron (in progress or finished, either one). I figure this pen is probably my 15 seconds in the limelight for a while! [;)] I do love experimenting with different shapes though, so maybe something interesting will 'turn' up. hee hee [:o)]

Nancy
 
"I didn't think there would be that much of the sapwood inclusion once I started turning; it appeared to cover just one corner of the blank, but I sure got a nice surprise. It rather looks like a river / geographic feature on a topographical map! It also reminds me of a cowry shell (Cypraea mappa), the map cowry, which has designs very much like that on it's shell (I used to be an obsessive seashell collector - lol). "

That is the magic of turning to me, every piece of wood is a mystery to be read on the lathe. Even the ugliest blanks seem to be beautiful when turned, although I will agree some are better than others. If the bofriend is not excited about this gift just swap it with a cheap plastic Bic or something, then you can use the good pen to cross him off your Christmas card list to start [;)] It is a beautful pen!
 
Originally posted by woodwish
<br />"I didn't think there would be that much of the sapwood inclusion once I started turning; it appeared to cover just one corner of the blank, but I sure got a nice surprise. It rather looks like a river / geographic feature on a topographical map! It also reminds me of a cowry shell (Cypraea mappa), the map cowry, which has designs very much like that on it's shell (I used to be an obsessive seashell collector - lol). "

That is the magic of turning to me, every piece of wood is a mystery to be read on the lathe. Even the ugliest blanks seem to be beautiful when turned, although I will agree some are better than others. If the bofriend is not excited about this gift just swap it with a cheap plastic Bic or something, then you can use the good pen to cross him off your Christmas card list to start [;)] It is a beautful pen!
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This constant "revealing" of the wood's character as you turn has already hooked me. At the woodworking shows, I used to stand and watch the turners almost in a trance. If I could afford it, I'd be out in the garage turning all day (but for some silly reason, people are expected to work to get paid - ack!)

Thank you very much for your kind comments. [:)] Have a great week!
Nancy
 
Nancy the guy on ebay his seller name is dwaincoats he usually has lots of stuff but not to much right now. Expensive but good I have bought from both of them before.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Amboyna-Burl-Pen-Blanks-The-Cadillac-of-Burls_W0QQitemZ8231304407QQcategoryZ71234QQcmdZViewItem

or this guy
http://cgi.ebay.com/Premium-XL-Amboyna-Burl-exotic-wood-pen-blanks-lot-482_W0QQitemZ8244369645QQcategoryZ71234QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

these I have been watching since the beginning
http://cgi.ebay.com/EXOTIC-AMBOYNA-BURL-WITH-SAPWOOD-PEN-BLANKS-RARE_W0QQitemZ8242893819QQcategoryZ71234QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
 
these I have been watching since the beginning
http://cgi.ebay.com/EXOTIC-AMBOYNA-BURL-WITH-SAPWOOD-PEN-BLANKS-RARE_W0QQitemZ8242893819QQcategoryZ71234QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Thanks a lot Don. I saw the above auction this morning after reading the posts here. Wow, those are beautiful.
Nancy
 
Originally posted by punkinn
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Originally posted by wdcav1952
<br />Nancy,

Great work! The only problem is how are you going to top this pen with your next one. [:)] I have a couple of pieces of Amboyna with sapwood, and now I really want to do somthing with them. In fact, I have a Baron almost through the finishing stages with a piece of it.

Welcome to the forum and keep up the great work.
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Thanks very much! I'd love to see your Baron (in progress or finished, either one). I figure this pen is probably my 15 seconds in the limelight for a while! [;)] I do love experimenting with different shapes though, so maybe something interesting will 'turn' up. hee hee [:o)]

Nancy
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Nancy,

Unfortunately I sent my brain on vacation while polishing. I had to reapply the Enduro so it will be a couple of days until I assemble it. [B)]
 
these I have been watching since the beginning
http://cgi.ebay.com/EXOTIC-AMBOYNA-BURL-WITH-SAPWOOD-PEN-BLANKS-RARE_W0QQitemZ8242893819QQcategoryZ71234QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Holy cow did you see how much that auction went for?? I'm stunned. Some beautiful blanks in there though.

Nancy
 
Originally posted by nilsatcraft
<br />Awesome pen, Nancy! I love the blank as well and your turning looks terrific. Nice work on that!
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Thanks Nils! Well you should love the blank, it was from CSU. [;)] hee hee The turning's not perfect, but it's a lot better than my last cigar in which half of one of the stabilized blanks flew off the mandrel when I tried to cut inward from the end (idiot). [:0][:(]

I really appreciate all the kind words from everyone! Thank you!
Nancy
 
Nice work!! I too love the sapwood. I sell them on ebay. I have about 600 pcs left some avarage some outstanding and a few with sapwood. I wish that i could buy only ones with sapwod but thats not how it works. I buy 500 pcs and maybe 50 of them are sapwood. I sort them into 3 grades xf - with sapwood and lots of burl, avg - 75% or more burl and regular that is 50% or less burl. Sometimes im floored by what the sapwood sells for but it avarages out. If anyone needs some great blanks just check out my auctions at http://stores.ebay.com/Gadgets-Wood-Products_W0QQsspagenameZMEQ3aFQ3aSTQQtZk
or contact me direct at mhuss1@comcast.net
Matt
 
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