On Sun, 29 Mar 2009 10:46:06 -0500, "Leon"
wrote:
"Matt Furze" wrote in message
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wrote:
Since I started turning pens at the end of January I have stuck to the
basic slimlines. Here is my first deviation, a rollerball out of
Amboyna burl.
I agree, very nice! I've been turning pens for about three years now, and
have tried numerous different styles. Don't hesitate to experiment; some
styles present challenges that others don't, but all that I've tried have
come out well (though a couple, not on the first try!). And try every
different kind of wood you can - you'll be pleasantly surprised at how
some of them come out!
Matt
So far my favorite is Snake wood. It is so dense that polishing is all that
is needed to make it shine. No finish is needed. It is truly a joy to
turn.
I'll keep that in mind. Sounds a little bit like the Putumuju blank I
got with my kit at least from the standpoint of finishing nicely right
off the chisel. I have tried quite a few other ones so far including
Bethlehem Olivewood,Cocobolo,Bocote,Purpleheart,Bubinga,Weng e,etc. but
haven't even seen any Snake wood as of yet. Did get some pieces of
splated maple. Beautiful and Frustrating! SWMBO got my first attempt
(and only successful attempt so far) with that one. I plan to try
soaking the blanks in hardener before trying it again.
Also have acquired some Hawaian woods and some splated crab apple from
members of IAP.
May daughter has been selling them faster than I can make them.
Although most sales have been custom orders ... this wood ... this
shape... this metal finish. Whatever keeps me turning. It has filled
in nicely since our company went to 32 hrs/week.
Thanks all,
Lenny