Purplehart and Basswood

[tclan5]

Have been wanting to try this for a while, finally got it done. I do not have a lot of experience with a bandsaw so the pattern is not quite uniform.

 

[Ironwood]

Looks good from here.

 

[solobiker]

Looks good to me and makes me realize I have a lot to learn.

 

[OLDMAN5050]

Very well done.

 

[Cwalker935]

I like it.

 

[mikespenturningz]

Looks great from here. Nice job..

 

[turncrazy43]

Came out really nicely in my eyes. Like the color combo as well.
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[ironman123]

Good looking pen. I have never used basswood in a pen blank before. Very good work.

 

[Band Saw Box]

It looks very nice. I like color contrast.

 

[RushmanHCP]

Looks great, well done. Love the color combination.

 

[hornet406]

I love this look. I have tried a couple with padauk and holly. I have a couple of questions. The biggest problem I'm running into is the finishing. The colors are wonderful right up until I have to sand.. then the red runs into the white. How did you finish this and how did you avoid this problem. Thank you!! great work.
(mrs. hornet406)

 

[tclan5]

Sorry I have not replied sooner. I haven't been on in a while. I sanded up to 600 grit. Then used a ca finish. As far as your particular problem, I don't really know how to help. I am a pretty new turner and have not encountered this problem. Thanks for the comments, and sorry I don't have any advice.