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21st February 2011, 09:24 AM #1
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Bocote Statesman
I have had some of these kits for years so I decided to make a few.
This one is in Bocote that I received from Jerry aka Seer in a private blank swap, thank you Jerry.
As I said I have had the kit for about 4 years so unsure where it came from.
The finish is 20 coats of WOP, mm to 12k, Brasso, PlastX and then Nanowax.
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21st February 2011, 09:26 AM #2
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Beautiful work Sam as always
Reality is no background music.
Cheers John
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21st February 2011, 09:36 AM #3
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Very spiffy Sam ! I do like the "bocote" and statesman combo. I have a very nice piece piece of this in crosscut ,for a very special pen some day hehe ! cheers ~ John
G'day all !Enjoy your stay !!!
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21st February 2011, 10:07 AM #4
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Very elegant Sam. How long did it take to put on your 20 coats of Poly?
Is the Statesman the same as a Majestic?Dallas
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21st February 2011, 03:07 PM #5
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Very nice as usual Sam!
Timber really looks great with that plating.
Les
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21st February 2011, 03:34 PM #6
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Thank you all.
Dallas
The finish took me the best part of one week putting coats on polishing and then another coat. Some days the WOP sets hard in under an hour and other days it takes 24 hour or more. It does not like moisture in the air when drying. A hot dry day is the best. It is still by far the best finish I can do so I do not worry about the time it takes. Remember the base is the important part before applying any finish.
The Majestic is not the same as a Statesman but they are around the same weight and size also the Statesman is a more expensive kit.
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21st February 2011, 04:55 PM #7
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Great looking pen Sam.
Great fit and finish as always.
Thanks for sharing
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21st February 2011, 05:33 PM #8
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A very very nice pen there Sam
I like the WOP finish as you say it takes time but worth the effort.
RippaThee who has not made a mistake, has not made anything ??
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21st February 2011, 07:09 PM #9
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Sam, lovely, just beautiful,
, ps I think that Majestic is dearer than Statesman, both are high end. Amos
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21st February 2011, 07:34 PM #10
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Excellent pen Sam.
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25th February 2011, 02:25 AM #11
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Very nice combination of kit and timber, Sam.
When all is said and done, there is usually a whole lot more said than done.
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25th February 2011, 09:51 PM #12
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Hey Sam,
Beautiful combination of Timber and Kit, the finish is awesome, I really like this Pen
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26th February 2011, 09:44 AM #13
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Top pen Sam!!
I found a couple of Bocote nlanks the other day that are awaitng my attention. Forgot I had them.
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26th February 2011, 11:33 AM #14
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Thank you all it great to be back turning
Al I still have those book matched Bocote blanks you sent me years ago, looks like they might finally get made up.
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Very nice combination of kit and timber, Sam.
Like everyone says there is no spare time in retirement.
Big clean up this morning neighbours all coming for a wood fired pizza and christen the new back deck.
Will put up some picture when we get the gutter on and its totally finished. Painting and staining still too do also
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26th February 2011, 03:39 PM #15
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really nice pen!!! always loved the warm hues of Bocote and its contasting black lines.
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