Thread: White Cypress Crotch

nice work jerry! i agree this stuff is a treat to turn, firm, oily and makes the workshop and your clothes smell outstanding

Originally Posted by bench1holio

nice work jerry! i agree this stuff is a treat to turn, firm, oily and makes the workshop and your clothes smell outstanding

yep the smell is damn good

Sounds like the smell equals the looks of that pen. It is very very nice. The pattern is amazing.

Seer,

Ask Ben to show you a hollow form he made recently from that same timber, Richard Raffan was incredibly impressed with this and other bowls he presented at the Royal Canberra Show, one large burl bowl buyer said it was worth twice the price charged (easy to say after the purchase) however I agree.

The blank along with all blanks from Ben is handpicked and often cut from the tree by Ben who really loves neat timber with grain as I do as well.

Fortunate swap methinks.

Kind regards Peter.

When I got my bits in the swap for some reason with all the cool burls this one jumped out at me the most sayiong turn me first so I listened to the little voices and did, happily so, Now on to the others.
Ben can you show a pic of the hollow form to me, pleeeaaassse
Jerry

jerry i turned a hollow form from a white cedar crotch late last year that i think peter may have confused with white cypress crotch pics here https://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/rec...-forms-143218/

WOW those are jsut drop dead gorgeous. Wish I could do that right now I really like the ringed Gidgee the most. Great work
Hope your shouder is better.
Cheers
Jerry

Seer and Ben with a note to Fred (Fredo),

Ist Ben not the first time I remembered timber names incorrectly apology.

Fred I have remarked to Richard Raffan and Ben I liken Bens work as outstanding as yours undoubtedly is to me both of you set a real standard as does Richard.

Seer glad you asked I would have next time I visit with Ben.

Now to sum up in the words of others as well you aint seen nothing yet look for the great stuff produced by Fred and Ben as setting the standard for selection and Craftsmanship in both turned objects as well as First Class Wood Pens. Fred also is a legend in metal work innovation, Ben is a Master Welder amongst other skills, I regard both your friendships highly, top guys.

Kind regards Peter.