Script Wenge
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egnald
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Hi Jim,
I have used Wenge before and have found it to be somewhat "Paduk-like" with a coarse and open texture grain. I think it goes good with the chrome finish. - Dave
I have used Wenge before and have found it to be somewhat "Paduk-like" with a coarse and open texture grain. I think it goes good with the chrome finish. - Dave
qquake
Member
Thanks Dave. It reminds me more of oak.
Drewby108
Member
That's a handsome pen. I think the wenge works well on it.
qquake
Member
Thank you.
Lew
Member
I liked the looks of Wenge and bought a small slab of it intending to make pens with it. I made a desktop pen holder for my son to hold the pens I gave him and as a solid piece it looks fantastic. I was disappointed in the few pens I made with it because of the open grain texture of the wood in such a small piece and the fact that the interesting grain pattern in the larger piece of wood just kind of disappeared. I think I'll use the rest of it for purposes other than pens.
qquake
Member
Yeah it does have very coarse grain. This is my second and probably last wenge pen.
wimkluck
Member
After turning I sand the pen with p120 and ca. I use a couple of small pieces of p 120. When I am ready with sanding P 800 there is no coarse grain. https://www.penturners.org/threads/i-did-a-threesome.176144/
It is not a wood like finish but a plastic finish.
It is not a wood like finish but a plastic finish.
RDHals
Member
It is a good looking pen, I also think the Wenge works with it. I would say don't give up on the Wenge yet, I wasn't a big fan of it as well then I came across one of Mark Dreyer's videos that mentioned bleaching the Wenge. So I tried it, and loved it. See for yourself.
qquake
Member
I prefer wood to look and feel like wood, not plastic.
sorcerertd
Member
First off, I have not said this in a while, but thanks for putting such detailed pictures up so we can get a good look at the kits (and your work, of course 
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I like wenge, but like @Lew said, also find that the grain disappears on a small piece. It looks good until I apply the finish, then the lighter parts of the grain just turn dark. Guess I haven't found the right finish. Yours came out quite nicely. Did you use the cellulose sealer before the friction polish?
This method also has me questioning if I can dye it after bleaching it. Hmm... Anyway, looks like I'm off to Mark's youtube channel again.
).I like wenge, but like @Lew said, also find that the grain disappears on a small piece. It looks good until I apply the finish, then the lighter parts of the grain just turn dark. Guess I haven't found the right finish. Yours came out quite nicely. Did you use the cellulose sealer before the friction polish?
I must try this. That is a nice looking pen. I'm thinking the end appearance can be adjusted with the amount/dilution/soaking time in the bleach?
This method also has me questioning if I can dye it after bleaching it. Hmm... Anyway, looks like I'm off to Mark's youtube channel again.
wimkluck
Member
So do I. I once brushed the wenge. It looks great. The only thing was that I brushed it to hard. But it was the first pen I sold (bargain)
The problem when you brush it? how to finish it?
qquake
Member
Photos are my journal. I often refer back to one photo or other to look at details when I'm turning another of the same kit. I will also post certain photos when someone here asks a question about a kit. Two body pens usually get over 100 photos.First off, I have not said this in a while, but thanks for putting such detailed pictures up so we can get a good look at the kits (and your work, of course
Lew
Member
That is a definite improvement of the Wenger. I'll give that a try. Thanks.
That's great looking, definitely different from the unbleached wenge. I'll have to give that a try. Thanks.
qquake
Member
Did you turn it before bleaching it?
RDHals
Member
Yes I did, turned to size, sanded to 400. Dropped it in bleach until I liked the look, only about 15 min. Took them out, dried them and let them set over night. Hit them with 400 grit again and finished.