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29th March 2020, 09:48 PM #1
White Ironbark - Eucalyptus leucoxylon
I received this blank from @Euge, it looked a bit plain in the rough, but it has come up rather nice with a bit of treatment.
My intention with this pen was to mimic another penturners signature profile, who I think has perfected the shape for the Streamline like no other.
This pen was turned entirely with the skew, the timber was not sanded at all, it received 3 coats of thin CA, which had the shine knocked back with a quick rub with 0000 steelwool.
I have omitted his signature embellishments commonly seen on his pens, and concentrated on the profile, I hope I have done it justice.
Please enjoy this tribute to Peter ( penpal ).
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30th March 2020, 07:46 AM #2
Now your just showing off there,
Very nice slim line, an yep Peter has perfected the slim line.
Cheers Matt.
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30th March 2020, 07:47 AM #3
Wow Brad what a ripper mate sincere congratulations on making this superb pen,I raved on a bit just now on the IAP and please pm me your current phone number.
Somehow we think alike with our love of and use of special timbers,how fortunate for us you were able to spend time creating again.'
Kind regards Peter..Nil Desperandum
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30th March 2020, 05:09 PM #4GOLD MEMBER
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Very Nice Brad, thanks for sharing.
I wondered how it might turn out, as the wood is quite pale, hence name. Yet here it is finished, a mid brown. Some background follows.
It was first cut ~30 yrs ago. Tree does not have an ironbark bark (ie its not deeply furrowed & tough but is more gum-like). But, its flowers and fruiting pods are very similar to Vic Red Ironbark.
The figured block of Yellow Gum (White Ironbark) wood was first cut for samples, then some knife handles & couple of blanks for pens. From memory it had whats is called a 'bees wing figure' (not fiddleback) which probably displays best on a flat surface (as rhomboids) and appears in unusual patterns on this pen. Its the first time I've ever seen it on a turned surface.
Just thought some notes on background to the tree and wood may be of interest to you and readers.
Euge
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30th March 2020, 08:41 PM #5
Very nice Brad. The smooth lines complement the Streamline and that wood looks quite special by the way you have finished it. Always good when a piece of wood turns out better than you expect when you start.
Dallas
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30th March 2020, 09:25 PM #6
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30th March 2020, 09:39 PM #7
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30th March 2020, 09:43 PM #8
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30th March 2020, 10:12 PM #9
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30th March 2020, 10:44 PM #10
I just spent 20 minutes typing a reply to your post Euge, I hit the post button and it disappeared . This forum is the worst on the planet for losing your stuff and your mind.
I will try and put my thoughts back here, but .... pretty sure I won't get it back like it was.
The blank looked a bit pale and plain in the rough, but when I cleaned and squared it up of the table saw, I could tell it had some promise.
There is not much difference in colour between the sap and heartwood, there is the darker line between the two which is visible on both sides of the pen.
I initially thought I might need to use an oil to bring out the figure, but glad I went with just the CA.
The pen has a beautiful tactile feel in the hand, no mistaking its timber , even with eyes closed, very nice.
From the start, I wanted to finish this pen straight off the skew chisel, the wild and undulating grain fought with me to the end, very difficult to maintain a smooth planing cut with the wild grain. I sharpened my skew more often turning this pen than ever before.
The colour in my photos looks a bit more reddish than what the timber looks like in real life, I am holding the pen up against the screen and it definitely is more brown than the pics show.
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to experience this timber Euge, I feel humbled.Brad.
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30th March 2020, 10:53 PM #11
When I said the photos looked more reddish than real life, I was looking at them on my iPad.
I just opened up my 27" iMac to look at them properly and adjust the colours to reflect the true look of the timber and then repost the photos.
On the big screen the colours look pretty much as they should, so I am leaving them be.Brad.
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30th March 2020, 11:46 PM #12GOLD MEMBER
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Sorry about your loss of a post Dallas. It has also happened to me a few times and when a lot of time or effort goes in, it IS annoying.
I am glad it was interesting, different and challenging and I'm delighted when I see rough wood turned and finished into an item like this by your skillful hands. The figure is what fascinated me most. You see it in red gum too. Thanks again for sharing with us.
best wishes, Euge
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31st March 2020, 08:26 AM #13
The three S's in my book superb timber, simple design, stunning result!
Great to hear of another who loves the skew. I know I get plenty of chuckles and "yeah right" comments when I say that if I start sanding at #600 I'm actually roughing up the blank.
There certainly is a very noticeable difference between a "sharp" skew and a truly sharp skew.Mobyturns
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5th April 2020, 08:49 PM #14
Cheers Moby. The skew is my most used lathe tool.
When I am making my kitless pens, the P&N parting tool gets a fair workout too, on some of the small tenons I sometimes use it like a skew as well.
Very true, I used to keep going with a blunt skew too long between sharpenings, now as soon as I notice it not cutting as well as it should, I give it a touch up. The finish that can be achieved with a sharp skew is breathtaking really.Brad.
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6th April 2020, 11:11 AM #15
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