My Tiger Pen

[johnkofi]

I made this pen for a friend in exchange for the Zebrawood. I think it looks just like a Tiger. This is probably the toughest wood that I have encountered yet. It took me 3 pieces of wood to get the cap finished. This was the first time I used BLO, I was amazed at how it caused the wood to seem to be translucent when I twist the pen around.
I hope my finish seems to be getting a little bit better. The cameras that I have available do not allow me to the set-up very well.
Please feel free to critique the pen and photograph.

Thanks -

 

[Mather323]

The grain looks like it is cross cut, I can see why it gave you fits. It looks great.

 

[bitshird]

Cross cut Zebra is an extremely difficult wood to turn, it wants to blow out at the end you are turning toward, (guess I didn't have to tell you that did I)? But when done successfully it makes a gorgeous writing instrument as you have done, Nice work..[^][^][^] finish looks nice as well

 

[R2]

Beautiful looking pen. Great fit and finish.[][][^]

 

[toolcrazy]

Beautiful pen. Now I'm warned that I shouldn't turn it cross cut. But who am I to heed the warning.[]

 

[Ligget]

Beautiful pen John, well worth all the aggrivation, your CA finish is awesome![][8D]

 

[Ozzy]

Great looking pen. Cross cut is a royal pain but the payoff is worth it.

 

[jhs494]

It was worth the trouble it looks great! Good job.