This weeks pens... so far.

[mikemac]

My first Olivewood. (its not BOW, but still a nice wood.)



A spalted Maple (used a heck of alot of CA, tho. What a PITA)



and finally a Brazillian Rosewood.



First time really using the CA/BLO finish method.. just haven't figured out how to get that ultra shine I see on other peoples' pens, however, I'm warming up the the 'warm' finish it does give. :tongue:

And now... back to the basement. Either to make shavings or pens... its always a crap-shoot with me! :dog:

 

[rjwolfe3]

wow very nice

 

[Ligget]

Three beautiful pens, your finish will come with practice, you are on the right road though!

 

[igran7]

Very beautiful trio, they look fantastic from here. You will get a feel for the finish in time, just keep at it.

 

[LostintheWoods]

Beautiful pens, Mike! The spalted maple is spectacular, even though it required extra CA, and was a PITA for you. Worth the added effort, I would say.

 

[VisExp]

Great trio of pens! The BOW is stunning, nice job aligning the grain.

 

[Jim15]

The pens look great

 

[td]

All three beautifully done! My abso fav will always be Olivewood, BOW or otherwise. Striking grain pattern and yummy to turn and finish!! Thanks for sharing.

Terry Hefner
Dallas, TX

td is me!

 

[badger]

well done. they look great!

 

[drayman]

hi mike you got three beauties there, well done.

 

[papaturner]

It may be a crap-shoot........But you sure rolled a winner with those pens. Great job.

 

[desertyellow]

Beautiful work!

 

[toolcrazy]

All are very, very nice. Olive wood does it for me. One of my favs