Thread: Cocobolo pen and letter opener

That's a nice looking pair, well done.

If you have a look on eBay you should find some Cocobolo blanks.
I can't recall seeing them for sale by any of my normal sources.

Trend timbers has a limited quantity of pen blanks in stock they are located at Mulgrave near Windsor .there web address is www.trendtimbers.com.au they also have a small amount of other sized turning blanks in cocobolo as well hope this helps cheers

Originally Posted by Mad Dog

Trend timbers has a limited quantity of pen blanks in stock they are located at Mulgrave near Windsor .there web address is www.trendtimbers.com.au they also have a small amount of other sized turning blanks in cocobolo as well hope this helps cheers

Thank you! Might have make a trip out to Windsor.

Cocobolo is one of my favourite woods for small pieces.

Good set there!!

First let me say very nice work on the set. From the looks of things the fit and finish are done quite well.

To my pet peeve. You can write me or blast me here I do not care because I have said this time and again and it is the way I feel. I can not for the life of me understand why people have to take photos of their work while holding it in their hands. We really do not need to see the dirt and grime of your hands or if you have cuts and scrapes. You took the time to make the items, how long would it take to set them on a table or some other setting and snap a picture. When showing your work I would think you would like to put it out there in the best light and display as you can so that people see that you do care what you make. I know you are excited about them but what is a few more seconds??

OK I am off my soap box and again I want to say the set is well done.

Now that is a stunning pen and letter opener.

Very nice set, well done on fit & finish and great choice of timber to match with that kit.

Originally Posted by JTTHECLOCKMAN

First let me say very nice work on the set. From the looks of things the fit and finish are done quite well.

To my pet peeve. You can write me or blast me here I do not care because I have said this time and again and it is the way I feel. I can not for the life of me understand why people have to take photos of their work while holding it in their hands. We really do not need to see the dirt and grime of your hands or if you have cuts and scrapes. You took the time to make the items, how long would it take to set them on a table or some other setting and snap a picture. When showing your work I would think you would like to put it out there in the best light and display as you can so that people see that you do care what you make. I know you are excited about them but what is a few more seconds??

OK I am off my soap box and again I want to say the set is well done.

I can see where you're coming from in regards to holding the pens, but I like the honest look of it. I am not a fine woodworker nor do I sell many pens, I am a teen props maker and most of the time my hands a filthy. (The dirt in this picture is from gorilla glue). I will continue to hold things I make as it gives character but I do understand that it doesn't look perfect.

Thank you in regards to the pen