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24th December 2006, 04:30 PM #1
using different material
Hello to all!
There are lots of exotic and beautiful types of wood when it comes to turning pens. But I have a question: has any body ever used stock that was not so exotic, beautiful, etc., but rather was special in some way? For instance, a piece of wood from an old house that you grew up in - or from an old piece of furnature that couldn't be fixed, but you salvaged enough to turn a pen? Do you get the idea?
There is a pretty little country church that has been around for close to one hundred years, and they replaced a section of the front steps. Now, the old wood isn't good for anything, so they trashed it (which I now have in my garage). The original wood is nothing special, but if turned into something (pens), the sentimental value to those who hold this church dear to their hearts could be priceless.
So, has any body ever done anything like this?
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24th December 2006, 06:26 PM #2
Definitely. If it's large enough to use on a pen, I'll turn it. Even the blandest timbers can look good if sufficient thought is given to the pen kit used and detail added in turning. Some kits are ornate enough that fancy woods are overkill and plain woods look better. Also, if you're into turning beads and intricate detail into the wood, again, fancy grains are too much.
Anyways, as often as not you'll be surprised at how nice even the crappiest piece of wood turns out once turned and polished.
Happy turning!
- Andy Mc
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24th December 2006, 06:49 PM #3
Rik, with something that has historical value, it would be good to have a wood pen case that is inscribed that shows the origen, or if you have access to lazer writer on the pen itself. Amos
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24th December 2006, 07:09 PM #4
I have just done something along these lines ... about 5 years ago a big moreton bay fig was pushed to make way for extensions at the school where I work. This tree would have been planted when the school opened.
I salvaged some of the timber and this year made some into pens which I put up on silent auction as a fund raiser. They were very sought after by the long serving members of staff because of where the timber came from, NOT because the timeber looked real special. I put a written blurb to explain the significance of the timber - that created the interest!
JD"No point getting older if you don't get smarter"
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26th December 2006, 11:33 PM #5
If its bits of church you are talking about there are heaps of things you can make out of it.
If its medhodist your options are limited because they dont go in for " aryicles of religeous devotion" much..... but if its catholic, anglican or lutheran.... you've got lots of things to choose from.
Crusafixes, rosary beads, collection bowls, communion plates, grail, little shelves and devotional furniture, book stands, book marks (don't waste those thinn bits), candle holders, staffs.... it just goes on.
You could go into the holy rellics business ... well mybe not.
cheersAny thing with sharp teeth eats meat.
Most powertools have sharp teeth.
People are made of meat.
Abrasives can be just as dangerous as a blade.....and 10 times more painfull.
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