Sterling Silver Baron

[Old Griz]

Here is a Sterling Silver Baron in Stabilized Spalted Pecan I got from Bill B... there was supposed to also be one in stabilized figured mesquite, but **it Happens.... OOPS... blew the side right off with a monumental catch...
This stabilized blank was a bear to turn.. real hard, had to sharpen tools a couple of times..
Since it was soo hard I decided to try something new... no actual finish... 2 coats of Cellulose sanding sealer, buffed with 0000 steel wool, then wet sanded to 12000MM and then Hut Plastic Polish and Ren Wax... came out with a real nice gloss.. not as bright as an actual acrylic pen, actually somewhere between a semi-gloss and bright gloss.. a nice compliment to the wood since it does not feel plasticy..

 

[tomwojeck]

Wow Tom, that looks awesome! I just ordered my first Barons from BB and I can't wait to make them.

What did you use with the MM for your wet sanding?

 

[Old Griz]

Water... just plain old water

 

[PenWorks]

Good looking pen Tom, I love the silver plating, really adds to the pen. Very nice.

 

[Gary]

Very nice work Tom.

 

[Doghouse]

Very nice. I think this is one of the nicest kits on the market right now.

 

[WoodChucker]

Tom, it looks beautiful, thanks for sharing!

 

[rtjw]

great looking pen. I love the silver.

 

[dougle40]

Good stuff Tom.

 

[DCBluesman]

Another beauty, Tom. Now if the Orioles can just get as many hits as you...

 

[jkirkb94]

Beautiful pen, Tom! Just love that sterling silver. Wish more pens were available in it![]Kirk[8D]

 

[Fleabit]

Looking good.

 

[Travlr7]

Another winner there, Tom.

The Silver really sets off the color of the wood.

Bruce[]