Spalted Oak Olympian

[propencity]

It's been awhile since my last post; although I continue to check the site periodically. Here is the latest pen using one from a batch of Spalted Oak that I I had stabilized using Cactus Juice. The blanks then stayed on the shelf for about 8 months. I was still careful with it taking thin shavings with the skew. I think it turned out well. Only applied about 4 coats of thin CA and finished with Ren Wax.

Happy holidays everyone and thanks for looking.

Mark

 

[RushmanHCP]

Congratulations, Fantastic looking pen, good fit & finish. Wish I could get my hands on some of that wood.

 

[OZturner]

Mark, That is a most Spectacular Blank.
Matched to perfection with the Pen.
Fantastic Fit and Finish,
Love your Cactus Juice fish tank set up, and the outstanding results.
Your Photo's are also Great.
Congratulations.
Brian

 

[Bob Wemm]

Absolutely AWESOME wood.
I love it. And the pen of course.
Congratulations.

Bob.

 

[William Menard]

why is it all of a sudden most pictures that are posted, I cannot view them, all I see is a square with a question mark

 

[scottsheapens]

Magnificent pen. Great looking grain. Excellent job.

 

[SDB777]

Oak is awesome! Glad someone else isn't 'put off' of it(been hearing tall tales about how bad it is lately)!!

Did the 'juice' make it all the way through the timber? Predrilled was it? Or just really soft(oak is generally really hard is why I ask)?



Love the pen, and the timber!!!! Can't wait to see more!!!





Scott (dynamite...JJ Walker) B

 

[Jim15]

That's beautiful

 

[Sub Vet 10]

Superb blank.

 

[johncrane]

Great looking pen Mark! Awesome blank and great finish, i also luv the bands on this kit.

 

[Dalepenkala]

Great looking piece of wood Mark! Oh pen looks good too

 

[propencity]

Thanks everyone. Scott, the blanks were cut oversized and probably did not soak all the way thru. Although, this is the first blank turned from the batch. Good idea on pre-drilling to allow more stabilizer juice to soak in.