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25th March 2012, 04:41 PM #1
never can have too much wood
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i took a risk
hi guys
i know a heap of you have seen "IRONWOODS " red beech , well im lucky to have been given a couples of pieces and decided to attack it today ,
i decided that i should give the pen wizard a go and thought what the hell i got a X cut piece lets try turning that and putting it on the wizard
we all know how fun it can be turning X cut blanks
at the best of times
finished to about 1200 then 2 coats DO
doesnt show as much grain as in the hand
thanks for looking
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25th March 2012, 07:09 PM #2
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Thanks for putting the pic up Troy. Looks good.
I thought it would have been a bitter flashier in the grain department though, but as you say, pics cant show it as good as in the hand.
I'll have to pull my finger out and turn some of it myself.
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25th March 2012, 09:51 PM #3
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Well done sire!!
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26th March 2012, 04:31 AM #4
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I like the shape, maybe a little more narrow to match up with the hardware...but then again, you'd loose more grain pattern.
Scott (well done) B
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26th March 2012, 07:00 AM #5
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i had started with a 3/16" router bit and it wasnt leaving much wood above the bushes and had a read up and it said to use a 1/8" bit
Originally Posted by SDB777
still playing with it anyway
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26th March 2012, 08:44 AM #6
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Hi Troy
Another great pen. You must be happy with that one.
The blank has some great grain in it.
Thanks for sharing.
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27th March 2012, 05:16 AM #7
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Job well done, congratulations.
Reality is no background music.
Cheers John
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28th March 2012, 03:34 AM #8
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Great pen Troy. Something a bit different eh !
I never forget anything I remember !!
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