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Well, I finally finished the Pen-in-the-Hat project this weekend and it will be in the mail tomorrow, Buzz ! I hope you like it. I've never attempted anything like the "second part of the project" before. I hope my inexperience doesn't show too much. :) I won't post images of it until it's received....

And I also did these two pens too, both with wood from Dario. I *LOVE* the Manzanita Euro... the flaming and beautiful figure in these blanks is just gorgeous. The photos show a little of the figure but doesn't do it justice. Dario, I'm addicted and need more... soooo much more. :D The cigar is from Chechen burl, which is really colorful and lovely. I managed to fill a small void by attempting a CA finish. I need more practice, but I might be able to get the hang of it. ;)

First, the Manzanita Euro:
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And the Chechen burl Cigar:
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Best regards,
Nancy
 
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Originally posted by woodscavenger
<br />Love the manzanita wood, the shape is not my favorite but otherwise well done.
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The look of that shape doesn't do anything for me either, but it's very comfortable for my writing habits and I made it to be my daily writer. I'm also trying to work on ending up with a well-balanced pen, which for the most part eludes me no matter what I do, cut perfectly straight lines, sculpted or concave, doesn't seem to matter. I can't get what I feel is a good balance in the hand. But that keeps me tryin, too! :)

The wood is soooo pretty though.

Thanks!
Nancy
 
Punkin,
Very nice. I just did a stopper in Manzanita and I fell in love with the burl too. I'm making it a part of my burl special, which is still weeks away. Keep up the good work.
Rob
 
Originally posted by BigRob777
<br />Punkin,
Very nice. I just did a stopper in Manzanita and I fell in love with the burl too. I'm making it a part of my burl special, which is still weeks away. Keep up the good work.
Rob
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Thanks Rob..... Glad to hear you're going to have some manzanita available! I'm all over it then! Save me some nice blanks! [:)]

Nancy
 
Nancy,

You surely did a very good job finishing that manzanita...one of my favorites too. I am ranking it up there with red mallee actually.

I am a B2B turner but exprimenting a bit now too with some curves. It is not for looks but for ergonomics and I think I found a compromise for myself.
 
Originally posted by Dario
<br />Nancy,

You surely did a very good job finishing that manzanita...one of my favorites too. I am ranking it up there with red mallee actually.

I am a B2B turner but exprimenting a bit now too with some curves. It is not for looks but for ergonomics and I think I found a compromise for myself.
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Dario,

Thank you! The manzanita almost finished itself... it must be at least somewhat oily like the rosewoods (?).

I like the Euro pens for size but with straight barrels it's just not a comfortable writer to me. For my convoluted hand position, this works pretty well but the balance/weight still isn't "just right."

Email coming to you separately....

Nancy
 
Nancy,
I have a large amount of Manzanita that I harvested from my parents land in Northern CA. Now that I have seen how beautiful your pen is I may have to give it a go!
Well done.
 
Originally posted by Ron Mc
<br />Nancy,
I have a large amount of Manzanita that I harvested from my parents land in Northern CA. Now that I have seen how beautiful your pen is I may have to give it a go!
Well done.
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Ron,

Wait until you see the desk clock my BF is making me from a manzanita root burl. [:)]

Definitely try some of your stock... Manzanita just moved past black cherry burl as my current favorite. [:D]

Nancy
 
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