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16th April 2007, 07:20 AM #1
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Three in 90 minutes
It's raining cats and dogs this fine Income Tax Day. So, with SWMBO getting a much needed nap after her travels, I got out of the house and into the shop for some pen turning. From top to bottom we have Goncalo Alves, Cocobolo, and Bocote. My finishing technique seems to be getting better since I am getting a better shine. Looking back, I can see my early pens were rather dull. The photo doesn't do justice to the Cocobolo. It has yellow, red, and purple swirls in it. Quite an amazing timber, but the dust is extremely irritating to the eyes and respiratory system. Caution must be exercised.
When all is said and done, there is usually a whole lot more said than done.
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16th April 2007, 10:03 AM #2
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Gidday mate, i am glad you got to get out and play for your birthday. i think you made a great day for your time. sorry that you got problems with eyes and respiratory be careful next time. I have heard that cocobolo if you are an irritated by it each reaction gets worse and worse for your sake do take care with it.
bye Toni
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16th April 2007, 10:30 AM #3
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I like the colours and the finish on the pens, good work, you certainly have improved greatly, Amos
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16th April 2007, 11:00 AM #4
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Very nice, take care with the dust
Cheers
DJ
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16th April 2007, 04:21 PM #5
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top job on all 3
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16th April 2007, 05:58 PM #6
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Damned nice pens mate, but... Cocobolo should be approached with extreme care. There's an old saying about it: "There are two types of people in the world; those who are allergic to Cocobolo and those who will be."
Originally Posted by ciscokid
Really, a plain dust mask isn't enough... this is the sort of material that needs a pressurised hood like the Triton Respirator or similar. Seriously!
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16th April 2007, 11:46 PM #7
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Cisco,
Awesome pens. I perfer the Bocote, but the other two are great looking as well. I don't work with cocobolo much, but luckily have not had any reactions.... yet. Will be even more cautious now.
Rick
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17th April 2007, 11:38 AM #8
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G'Day Ciscokid you made three fantastic pens well done mate top finish too.
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