White Oak Inclusion/Spalted/Whatever is going on here!

[SDB777]

Here's one, considering I haven't shown anything in a little while. Harvested this stuff earlier this year from an Arborist burnpile, not really how sure how long it had been sitting there? But needless to say, it's dry and was ready to turn. Debating on whether or not to offer some of these pieces here(or keep them for myself)....


Photo pretty much tells the tale.

Thanks for looking!
Scott (pretty stuff) B

 

[edavisj316]

Very nice. I really like the contrast of the Oak against the Silver.

 

[markgum]

beautiful piece there. Didn't realize oak would be so dark.
thanks for sharing

 

[Edward Cypher]

Gorgeous figured wood. Nice job on pen choice and blank.

 

[G1Pens]

Very nice. I really like the color of the wook against the silver. That is the best looking Sedona I have seen.

 

[Brooks803]

Pen looks great! If you're not sure about putting any of it here you could always send me a peice or two for quality assurance and I'll be happy to post my findings :wink:

 

[spnemo]

What finish did you use?

 

[hilltopper46]

very interesting figure / grain in that wood. Nice choice of plating and a great job of fit and finish. That is a very pleasing pen.

 

[patmurris]

Beautiful wood! Is this some kind of burl?

 

[SDB777]

What finish did you use?

CA x 6(medium), MM to 12K, Plastic Polish'd

Beautiful wood! Is this some kind of burl?

Wood came from the crotch, but the crotch was also deformed by an inclusion(bark pressed into the grain).



Thanks for the nice words everyone!


Scott (need a pat on the back smiley) B

 

[David Keller]

That's a great looking pen. It's hard to photograph dark woods like that, so I'll be this one is even nicer in person

David(do you ever get tired of coming up with things to insert) Keller

 

[SDB777]

That's a great looking pen. It's hard to photograph dark woods like that, so I'll be this one is even nicer in person

David(do you ever get tired of coming up with things to insert) Keller

You know, I can't even remember when it started...but I guess the short answer is 'nope'! Life throws so many funny things at ya everyday that it's just simple.



And your right, the dark grain of the oak(don't hear that to often) on the Sterling plated items makes the wood 'look' even darker.
Just for giggles, this is the slab the blanks are coming off of:

Scott (why are dog farts not funny) B

 

[wizard]

Wow, That is a beautiful pen you made and I too love the contrast of the gorgeous wood against the Sterling Silver. Did the wood darken when you finished it? Thanks so much for sharing. Regards, Doc

 

[bitshird]

Sure is a pretty piece of scrap pile, but some great pens have been made from fire wood piles, Nice grain and a great looking fit and finish.

 

[bensoelberg]

That's a great looking pen. It's hard to photograph dark woods like that, so I'll be this one is even nicer in person

David(do you ever get tired of coming up with things to insert) Keller

You know, I can't even remember when it started...but I guess the short answer is 'nope'! Life throws so many funny things at ya everyday that it's just simple.



And your right, the dark grain of the oak(don't hear that to often) on the Sterling plated items makes the wood 'look' even darker.
Just for giggles, this is the slab the blanks are coming off of:

Scott (why are dog farts not funny) B

Seeing this picture just gave me an extreme case of wood envy!!! That looks like it would make an incredible platter. Now I'm going to have to look up all of the arborists in my town.