Sierra in Cocobolo

[G1Pens]

Just a plain Sierra, nothing fancy, but it is my first Sierra and everyone who has seen it really likes this style. I will be doing more. This will probably end up being gifted to a co-worker at my real job.

Finish is CA/BLO, but only a couple coats of thin. After applying it still had a natural looking finish so I stopped applying and left it at this stage.

 

[ToddMR]

Nice and slim shape for your first one. Way to go! Nice and slender and looks good.

 

[Padre]

Looks good!!! Did you have any reaction to turning the wood?

 

[Steve Busey]

Nice looking pen!

Hope to see you tomorrow at the Georgia IAP meet at Woodcraft - bring your pens!

 

[bobjackson]

Good lookinf pen. Sierras are my favorite style.

 

[hasha2000]

First off, Nice pen I too like the natural look!

Looks good!!! Did you have any reaction to turning the wood?

Second, a reaction to the wood?

 

[G1Pens]

That is the second time I have done cocobolo and have not any type of reaction. I wear a cheap beathing mask while turning and sanding.

What kind of reaction do those of you who have reactions have?

 

[Padre]

That is the second time I have done cocobolo and have not any type of reaction. I wear a cheap beathing mask while turning and sanding.

What kind of reaction do those of you who have reactions have?

When I turned cocobolo it was, for me, like turning poison ivy. I got bumps, terrible itching, etc. I always wore a respirator and used my dust cyclone, so I never breathed it in, thank goodness.

Some people have a reaction to the rosewood family, which cocobolo is in. I love the wood, just can't turn it.:frown:

 

[hasha2000]

That is the second time I have done cocobolo and have not any type of reaction. I wear a cheap beathing mask while turning and sanding.

What kind of reaction do those of you who have reactions have?

When I turned cocobolo it was, for me, like turning poison ivy. I got bumps, terrible itching, etc. I always wore a respirator and used my dust cyclone, so I never breathed it in, thank goodness.

Some people have a reaction to the rosewood family, which cocobolo is in. I love the wood, just can't turn it.:frown:

I might wish to wear a whole body suit when/if I decide to turn this, Poison Ivy hate the heck out of me.

 

[wiset1]

Cocobolo is such a great wood to turn and it has such a great finish. Sweet pen