Snakewood

[Hubert H]

I think I have at last conquered Snakewood. Three or four years ago I said, it isn't a question of would it crack but how long before it would crack." I have several Snakewood pens that are three years old. Here are some I have just done with the exception of the last pair - they were done three years ago.

 

[mark james]

A tough timber to handle... Well done!

 

[greenacres2]

Beautiful. I've not tried snakewood, all i've read has me scared to try!!

Curious--what is the hardware on the 1st and 3rd pens? Look to be Dayacom in both cases. Thanks.
earl

 

[Ridgewoodworks]

That's a beautiful pen!

 

[Hubert H]

Earl, First one, https://www.pennstateind.com/store/PKDBN7B.html
Third one, https://www.turnerswarehouse.com/co...l-pen-kit-beaufort-ink?variant=12290574352467

 

[jttheclockman]

I believe there is different grades of snakewood and the reason some is just prone to crack and others not so much. Can not be sure but something I read on another forum. Nice job

 

[Hubert H]

A tough timber to handle... Well done!

Thank you

 

[Hubert H]

Beautiful. I've not tried snakewood, all i've read has me scared to try!!

Curious--what is the hardware on the 1st and 3rd pens? Look to be Dayacom in both cases. Thanks.
earl

Thank you

 

[Hubert H]

That's a beautiful pen!

Thank you

 

[Hubert H]

Beautiful. I've not tried snakewood, all i've read has me scared to try!!

Curious--what is the hardware on the 1st and 3rd pens? Look to be Dayacom in both cases. Thanks.
earl

Thank you

 

[greenacres2]

Earl, First one, https://www.pennstateind.com/store/PKDBN7B.html
Third one, https://www.turnerswarehouse.com/co...l-pen-kit-beaufort-ink?variant=12290574352467

Thanks Hubert. I just commented in another thread a few days ago that i need to try a few Mistrals. I really like the Leveche from Beaufort--so not really a stretch.
earl

 

[howsitwork]

nice work. What's the finish you used please?

 

[BRobbins629]

I've often said if it doesn't crack as a blank, there is no reason why it should crack as a pen if proper techniques are used to avoid heat and avoid stress. Nice job.

 

[Hubert H]

nice work. What's the finish you used please?

Lacquer - I use the music instrument lacquer.