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  1. 23rd September 2014, 12:28 AM #1
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    Default "Tiger" Mango

    I'm calling this one "Tiger" Mango for obvious reasons.

    The best part is I still have many pieces left that look just as good.

    This pen is going to my niece's teacher who is leaving on Wednesday. I think she will like it.

    Sierra Stylus in Upgraded Gold & Chrome Wrapped in Tiger Mango.jpg

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    Cheers

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  3. 23rd September 2014, 02:22 PM #2
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    I am quite partial to Mango. I picked up some blanks a few years ago not knowing what they would turn out like. I must say, I was very impressed with the grain pattern. I can understand you being impressed with yours. Well done.
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  4. 23rd September 2014, 06:53 PM #3
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    What is the finish?

    It does look like a tiger.
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  5. 23rd September 2014, 06:56 PM #4
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    Gorgeous!!!

    Would look good in a gold kit!
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  6. 23rd September 2014, 09:03 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Christos View Post
    What is the finish?

    It does look like a tiger.
    I use CA mostly. Sanded to 12000g with Micro mesh pads then Autosol Chrome polish and finally Brasso.

    One issue I have had with the mango is tear out if your tools are not razor sharp.

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  7. 24th September 2014, 01:32 PM #6
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    I love Mango, but I don't have any that looks like that.

    Well done!
    Bob

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  8. 24th September 2014, 09:00 PM #7
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    I have a bit of mango from Mapleman and yea the tear out can be a pain, i found the skew to be a great use on turning those blanks,
    nice pen too
    Cheers Ben
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  9. 25th September 2014, 11:26 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Beedeejay View Post
    I have a bit of mango from Mapleman and yea the tear out can be a pain, i found the skew to be a great use on turning those blanks,
    nice pen too
    Cheers Ben
    My blanks are from Mapleman's Mango stump!

    Skew me! Yeah not very skilled with the skew yet. Still working on my sharpening techniques, to get it sharp enough to use properly. Currently my weapon of choice is a 1"ish half gouge (?) thing for most of my turning then a scrapper and a lot of sandpaper!

    Slowly very slowly trying to upgrade my $100 6pce turning tool set to something of better quality.
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  10. 7th October 2014, 10:27 PM #9
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    Stunning pen...MM
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