Oak burl pen and pencil

[greenmtnguy]

Oak burl set with 8 coats medium ca. Micromeshed to 4000. Mother's plastic polish. An order for a logger who gives a set to the landowner when the job is done. Usually from the client's land.

 

[PJT]

Very nice ,nice jester on the loggers part .
Pete

 

[Lenny]

That's some beautiful wood!
I'm curious how long he has to let the wood dry before he is able to turn a pen from it? I would think it would need to dry longer than the job would take him.

I have an oak burl I need to cut up into blanks so that it can start to dry.

 

[greenmtnguy]

Lenny,
I cut and dry the burl in a microwave. Cut to blank size and do1 minute cycles letting the wood cool before the next cycle. 2 or 3 days and good to go.

 

[Ligget]

Beautiful set, lovely finish too, and a great gesture by the logging company!

 

[Lenny]

Lenny,
I cut and dry the burl in a microwave. Cut to blank size and do1 minute cycles letting the wood cool before the next cycle. 2 or 3 days and good to go.

Thanks, I appreciate that info!

 

[Bree]

Alton...

You are one of the most consistent creators of excellence and beauty in pens. Another great job!
:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

 

[Glenn McCullough]

Very nicely done, great wood and finish.