lucky13 Member Joined Feb 1, 2013 Messages 121 Location Saint Peters, MO May 17, 2013 #1 I turned a piece of Silverback Buckeye burl and made a sketch pencil with it today. I do love the way this wood finishes out. Attachments 2013-05-17 16.19.14.jpg 47.9 KB · Views: 323
I turned a piece of Silverback Buckeye burl and made a sketch pencil with it today. I do love the way this wood finishes out.
Marc Member Joined Jul 31, 2009 Messages 349 Location 3355 Lookout Pl Reno NV 89503 May 17, 2013 #2 Oh my, that is a stunning blank with a nice finish.
jyreene Member Joined Feb 17, 2009 Messages 1,476 Location Overseas location May 17, 2013 #3 That is very stunning.
kyaggie Member Joined Feb 1, 2013 Messages 295 Location Versailles, KY May 17, 2013 #4 Beautiful wood and great pencil! Buckeye burl is a huge favorite of mine! Mike
lucky13 Member Joined Feb 1, 2013 Messages 121 Location Saint Peters, MO May 17, 2013 #5 kyaggie said: Beautiful wood and great pencil! Buckeye burl is a huge favorite of mine! Mike Click to expand... Mike, This silverback burl is some of the best that I have seen, and it turns so nicely.
kyaggie said: Beautiful wood and great pencil! Buckeye burl is a huge favorite of mine! Mike Click to expand... Mike, This silverback burl is some of the best that I have seen, and it turns so nicely.
tim self Member Joined Oct 2, 2008 Messages 2,150 Location Atoka, Oklahoma May 18, 2013 #6 I honestly haven't turned a BEB in 4 yrs. May have to rethink this. Beautiful blank.
mikespenturningz Member Joined Feb 24, 2012 Messages 4,368 Location Claremont NH May 18, 2013 #7 You just cannot go wrong with BEB it is so beautiful. You did a great job with this piece.
Dan Masshardt Member Joined Jan 30, 2013 Messages 4,815 Location Mechanicsburg, PA May 18, 2013 #8 I have an aversion to gold platings, but I really like both the wood and your craftsmanship!
jyreene Member Joined Feb 17, 2009 Messages 1,476 Location Overseas location May 18, 2013 #9 Dan Masshardt said: I have an aversion to gold platings, but I really like both the wood and your craftsmanship! Click to expand... I do as well but some if the two tone ones are nice. And they can work really well with some blanks. I think in this case it was a good choice even if I wouldn't have chosen it.
Dan Masshardt said: I have an aversion to gold platings, but I really like both the wood and your craftsmanship! Click to expand... I do as well but some if the two tone ones are nice. And they can work really well with some blanks. I think in this case it was a good choice even if I wouldn't have chosen it.
Dalepenkala Member Joined Dec 11, 2012 Messages 1,642 Location Auburn, Michigan May 18, 2013 #10 Great looking pen! Nice piece of wood too!