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Thread: First Amboynia Burl
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24th December 2008, 11:05 AM #1
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First Amboynia Burl
This is my first go at Amboynia Burl, the blank came from Woodenink, thank you Amos.
Pen was polished up to 12000 MM after 10 coats of WOP. Then Brasso and car polish.
The burl was quite fragile but lots of CA stabilized it.
The timber in the first picture is ancient Kauri my son has given me
This is the last one till after Christmas
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24th December 2008, 11:46 AM #2
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Nice Sam the beauty of wood
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24th December 2008, 02:22 PM #3
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Lovely work, Sam!
10 coats of WOP!!!
Obviously you have a lot more patience than me....
(certainly worth it, though!)Coffee, chocolate, women. Some things are better rich.
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24th December 2008, 03:35 PM #4
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Here it is in its new presentation box. I hope to make this my standard box for higher end pens.
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24th December 2008, 03:38 PM #5
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Very spiff Sam, nice combination of box and pen.
Did you make the box yourself?
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24th December 2008, 04:09 PM #6
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Fred I picked it up from the local jeweler I could not make it for the price they charged I have to go back and see how many I can get.
Originally Posted by Big Shed
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24th December 2008, 04:32 PM #7
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Sam, if only i had known that it was going to be so nice I may have kept it!!!, lovely pen and wood, and nice touch with that box. Amos
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24th December 2008, 06:44 PM #8
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Sam
Liked the pen and the box. The box looks like it would accomodate several pens.
Can not ever dislike Amboyna it has a lot of magic in the grain, stirs the creative feelings. Normally it is lightish in weight and easy to turn and gain a high finish.
The variations in colour show in your pen very well.
Trust the New Year brings the best for you and Pat love from Peter and Wilma Xmas 08.
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24th December 2008, 07:20 PM #9
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That's a beautiful pen Sam, quality workmanship, and the case is a great finishing touch.
regards, beejay
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25th December 2008, 12:39 AM #10
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That one's a beauty for sure, Sam.
One of my favorite kits too. One of my everyday pens is an amboyna burl Statesman fountain pen. Love the look of it resting in that box too.
When all is said and done, there is usually a whole lot more said than done.
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25th December 2008, 03:33 AM #11
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Very classy as ususal Sam!
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25th December 2008, 12:52 PM #12
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Another beauty Sam!
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25th December 2008, 04:31 PM #13
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Sam what kit was the fountain pen
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25th December 2008, 05:24 PM #14
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Ray a full Statesman 22k gold and rhodium. Originally Posted by wheelinround
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25th December 2008, 05:54 PM #15
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Hi Sam, Merry Christmas.
What a fabulous looking pen. A great pen begins and ends with the timber. Great to see good timber being put to good use.
Timberbits.
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