Olia Europaea (Olive Wood)
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John Eldeen
Member
Excellent fit and finish. I love the hexagonal shape if you would not mind sharing, I would love to know your process of shaping that beautiful blank.
John
John
Jim15
Member
That's a beauty.
PenPal
Member
Its a process outside the box and quite unsafe to pass on in these days of political correctness mate,time consuming as well.Two members published their methods a while back on this forum well worth following one in France and one in Texas. When i made my own device I shared it far and wide so many years ago,since then perceptions and practices appear to be laid at the door of the inventor.
Peter.
mark james
IAP Collection, Curator
Beautiful pen as well as blank Peter.
Process? Yup, I understand your concerns, unfortunately. :wink:
Process? Yup, I understand your concerns, unfortunately. :wink:
Charlie_W
Member
That is one wonderful pen! I'm sure it is even more wonderful in person. Well done!
John Eldeen
Member
I understand Peter it is a shame that is the world we live in, but it is. Thank you for taking the time anyway.
John
LouCee
Member
Super nice work on a great looking blank!
GaryMGg
Member
It's a beautiful pen—great colors and shape.
I can imagine one way to make this on the lathe is to build a router box which fits in the ways and uses indexing to set the facets.
A plunge router and depth stop should be both accurate and safe for the experienced woodworker.
However, each individual is responsible for their own actions based on their ability, knowledge and sense of safety and therefore should only undertake such an activity if they are fully cognizant of the potential risks (hazards).
I can imagine one way to make this on the lathe is to build a router box which fits in the ways and uses indexing to set the facets.
A plunge router and depth stop should be both accurate and safe for the experienced woodworker.
However, each individual is responsible for their own actions based on their ability, knowledge and sense of safety and therefore should only undertake such an activity if they are fully cognizant of the potential risks (hazards).
Bob in SF
Member
Beautiful!
robutacion
Member
Yes indeed, the most common species of Olive trees planted in this area.
From the looks of that piece you used on that pen, seems identical to some of the wood I get closer to the root, simply beautiful...!
Cheers
George
From the looks of that piece you used on that pen, seems identical to some of the wood I get closer to the root, simply beautiful...!
Cheers
George
hokie
Member
Seems like this tool/jig would make quick work of the facets for those worried about safety... https://www.pennstateind.com/store/LIXGA2.html