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One more from the Manzanita chunk, a Baron in copper with CA finish
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Another from the manzanita burl. This one is a Jr. Gent with CA finish
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Here is one of the pens from the burl chunk. A Sierra with Ca finish. Because this wood checks alot the blanks can have many defects but I feel it adds to the character of the timber
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Have been busy with looking for land to build a new home and trying to get this one ready to sell. Came across this Manzanita Burl. It was about 14 in. long and 12 in. in diameter. It started out...

The only timber that I have drilled and turned that smells like donkey dung to me is desert ironwood. The blanks I have turned seem to have more grain pattern and deeper brown tones (I guess that is...

Hope all goes well with your wife Sam, Jane and I will say a prayer for her, Russ

Amos, You can hardly go wrong with a Sierra kit, any wood looks good, but this is stunning:2tsup::2tsup:, Russ

Amos the finish I use is almost always CA, using DJ's instruction as a guide, Russ

Cisco, No it is not hard to drill, but you really need sharp bits and take your time, Russ

Just have a few more that I wanted to put on. This one is a Jr. Gent in cross cut Cebil. Has Ca finish.
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This one is a Baron in Copper made with Africian Blackwood. Sorry no more...

Here are two more that were finished some time ago. Both are Sierra's. The first is TruStone in Bianco Nero and the second is Africian Blackwood. Thanks for viewing, Russ
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Have not been able to post images for some reason for awhile but hope this works. These two are Black Cigars with CA finish. The first is Afzelia Xylay and the second is Spalted Maple. Thanks for...

All very well done:2tsup:, have a great holiday, Russ

Great pen:2tsup:, really does showcase the wood, gives an uninterrupted view of the grain, Russ

WOW, you really were busy. Everything looks great:2tsup:. One does have to take advantage of those rare days off:), Russ

Dave, welcome to the insanity. I'm sure you will fit right in, as I think I have. Look forward to seeing some of your stuff, Russ

Nice looking pen Matt. Black cherry burl is fun to cut and smell great when cutting. Enjoy the burl score. Should yeild lots of blanks, :) Russ

Thank you all very much for the help. As I see it, if it ain't broke don't fix it. I will continue to sand the tube, make sure it slides in the blank, apply CA, insert the tube in the blank with a...

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I have been using CA for the gluing of the tubes in the blanks, and have not had any problems, but after seeing all of the blow outs posted recently I need a refresher...

Kruger,
Most interesting pens. Like the unusual design.:2tsup:, Russ

Jow, nice first pen. My first was scarry to say the least. But with a little practice and lots of help from new found friends, they will get easier and even better looking:2tsup:
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Love that burl wood Cisco:2tsup::2tsup:, excellent looking pen, Russ

Very nice pair Amos, :2tsup:, seems red mallee always makes great pens, Russ

Mike, another winner:2tsup:. Russ

Very interesting pen Mike:U. Thanks for the heads up on the Executive pen kits, I ordered some today and will give them a try, Russ

:2tsup:WOW:2tsup:, really impressive Brett, you should be proud of your latest batch. Buck eye burl for me to, Russ

Great looking pen Amos.:2tsup: Have not tried the Vista kits yet, what size mandrel does it use?. Love the finish also, Russ

Very nice indeed Mike. :2tsup::2tsup: BOW remains one of my favorite timbers along with 300 some odd other species also. Russ

Rick, I like all three, especially the cocobolo. Seems that timber always has some interesting grain patterns. Photo's look OK :2tsup: to me, Russ

Amos, really like the Sierra kits and the timber is beautiful, great job:2tsup:, Russ

Really nice pen, love the timber and the finish looks great:2tsup::2tsup:, Russ

Hello Jenny, Glad you can join the insanity, look forward to seeing some of your pens when you get the photo thing sorted out:), Russ



If going in a straight line is boring, you can always...

All are remarkable, and I too like the crosscut pen the best, :2tsup::2tsup:, Russ

Very nice fit and finish and love the grain of the timber:2tsup::2tsup:, Russ

Simply beautiful:2tsup:, Russ

Welcome Tom:U, glad to have you join the madness, Russ

Rick, the red mallee was sold as a large burl cap and the discription was red mallee. As for the Gmelina arborea, I found on e-bay and looked interesting. In the "Useful woods of the world", No....

It seems that the inspiration comes in bunches. Wanted to try the Sierra kits and got carried away. A pen turned into a mountain of pens. For your viewing enjoyment, here are a few that I have done,...

:2tsup:Very:2tsup:nice:2tsup:looking:2tsup:pens, really get the hang of the finish
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Very handsome looking pen Cisco:2tsup::2tsup:, have no idea what the timber is. Russ

Good idea to save the blank and it looks great too:2tsup:, Russ

I have found that if you don't know what to get, get 5 of everything and worry about it later, but that is just me:U, Russ

Very nice looking pens both:2tsup::2tsup:, Pentastic

Very nice pen Cisco, practice will yield great results on the finish, :2tsup: Pentastic

Excellent work:2tsup::2tsup:. Russ

Very nice looking pen and great finish, love the timber, Russ

Great looking pen, x-cut is the way to go on Osage orange, Russ

Elegant looking pen set, good work, :2tsup: Russ

Beautiful pen Amos, I like the black with the Amboyna, Russ

Have not posted for awhile due to heavy work schedule and gone a week on vacation. Still managed to turn a few pens but not enough time in a day to post them. Well have some time now so you get to...