Statesman w Az Desert Ironwood Burl

[Kaspar]

I had a thread elsewhere about the increasing rarity of ironwood burl. They do make for a mighty nice pen.



I'll take another picture tomorrow.

 

[LanceD]

That's going to be an heirloom pen. You've done an exceptional job and the finish looks as good as it can get.

 

[herper62]

that is a keeper
Herper

 

[wags54]

superb pen---that had to make you feel good after you finished it--great job

 

[kf4knf]

A+ on the finish! [:0]

 

[kent4Him]

Incredible.

 

[johncrane]

fantastic pen Kaspar.[]

 

[TBone]

Beautiful pen

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Beautiful Pen!

 

[jaywood1207]

WOW. Great pen and finish is perfect.

 

[Dario]

Beautiful! Wood, fit and finish are wonderful. I agree it looks like a keeper.

I found a supplier for DI burl (with lots of eyes) but at close to $15.00 a piece...I can't afford any of it. [V]

 

[NavyDiver]

Wow! That's really nice!

 

[terry q]

I want to be just like you when I grow up. Great finish. What is your secret?

 

[Tangboy5000]

Your finish is superb, and your photo skills are top notch too. Great pen.

 

[Kaspar]

Originally posted by terry q
<br />I want to be just like you when I grow up. Great finish. What is your secret?

CA. I find the triple distilled thin from Berea, the Maxi-cure thick from Grizzly, the 1500 micromesh sheet, and wax paper to be indispensable. Turning your pen perfectly round really, really, really helps, too.

Originally posted by Tangboy5000
<br />your photo skills are top notch too. Great pen.

I do that with a scanner, actually. I really need to get a camera.

 

[Tangboy5000]

Wow, you did that with a scanner. Everyone throw away your cameras and start scanning.

 

[Jim15]

Absolutly beautiful.

 

[Kaspar]

Originally posted by Tangboy5000
<br />Wow, you did that with a scanner. Everyone throw away your cameras and start scanning.

That and Paint Shop Pro.

Seven. (I really ought to upgrade. PSP is up to version 10, I think.)

Oh, and the Mystical Lighting accessory.

 

[ed4copies]

IVe always liked Desert Ironwood, even make a few.

THAT one is SUPERB!!!!

Nice job, Kaspar!

 

[chitswood]

Very pretty! Good work Kaspar[]

 

[chigdon]

I am drooling!

 

[Stevej72]

Wow, that pen is exquisite! Great job.

 

[chitswood]

That looks beautiful Kapsar, but I don't think I could call that burl?

 

[Kaspar]

Actually, you have a point. Only one piece of the three had the consipcuous pearls-in-the-wood burl figure, but it's still exhibition grade. I'll let you all know what the Countess thought of it, when it gets to France and she gets it for Christmas.

 

[Efletche]

I'd like to know where you got the Ironwood burl from myself. That is truely beautiful.

 

[seht]

WOW

 

[Penmonkey]

Very nice. Perfect finish.

I'll keep my Sony, thank you.[^]

 

[Kaspar]

Originally posted by Efletche
<br />I'd like to know where you got the Ironwood burl from myself. That is truely beautiful.

I just heard from the guy I got them from, and he has twelve more just cut and dried. The price is hefty for blanks though. $16-$18 per.

These are the "top five" according to him.

I actually prefer the more "curly" stuff I used to the burl. PM me if you're interested to know where to get them. $100 minimum order. Too rich for me, but I may try a group buy to get a pair for myself.