Vesper Tamarind

[qquake]

This is a PSI Vesper click pen in gold. The wood is spalted tamarind from Woodturningz. The finish is Pens Plus.

 

[RGVPens]

Very nice!! I have the same kit sitting beside me waiting for the Olivewood to set before I put it on the lathe. I just got in a couple Spalted Tamarind blanks...maybe I'll do one also.

 

[qquake]

I just discovered spalted tamarind a couple of months ago. I've found I really like it.

 

[satchm0h]

That’s a beauty!

I have a spalted tamarind board a i picked up a couple of years ago. It seems pretty soft. I assumed I would need to stabilize it before turning. That said, I don’t have a vacuum chamber. Maybe this is the perfect excuse to make the investment.

 

[qquake]

Yes, it is relatively soft, but I've turned several with no problems. I've also turned several stabilized spalted tamarind blanks. Woodcraft sells them.