View Full Version : Coolibah burl Slimline--yummy
lubbing5cherubs
2nd February 2007, 12:56 PM
Gidday guys,
I am still in the land of the living just had to share this coolibah burl it gorgeous wood. Look at this pen. even added bonus got camera back yesterday. love your opinion appreciated
thanks
Toni
Penpal
2nd February 2007, 06:20 PM
Coolibar burl using the contrast of sapwood succeeds,i still like slimlines for their simplicity and style.Good pen Peter:2tsup:
ciscokid
2nd February 2007, 09:32 PM
Very nice! I like the shape. How did you get such a shiny finish? I haven't had any luck with burls at all.
DJ’s Timber
2nd February 2007, 09:53 PM
Nice one Toni, nice contrasting piece
BernieP
2nd February 2007, 10:07 PM
G'Day Toni
Thats a very hansome pen
Cheers
Bernie
lubbing5cherubs
2nd February 2007, 10:12 PM
Very nice! I like the shape. How did you get such a shiny finish? I haven't had any luck with burls at all.
'The shiny finish is sanded to 1200 then micromesh then CA then wet sand with micromesh then ubueat wax. I spend a long time sanding. I enjoy it
Works like a charm
bye Toni
schaf
3rd February 2007, 07:22 AM
Nice pen Toni.Great timber and style , and finish.( and photo).
Good to see a slimline without humps and bumps.
Terry
PenTurner
3rd February 2007, 04:16 PM
Toni, it is indeed a lovely wood, and pen is great. Amos
Nanigai
3rd February 2007, 04:41 PM
Hi Toni,
Really nice work. or as my kids say "Sweet".:2tsup:
Thanks for sharing it with us.
Ian