A few pen picks

[Michael Stafford]

I love to turn pens when I'm between other projects and I wanted to share a few that I turned recently.

Cigar style pens pictured made from Ebony, Bethlehem Olivewood, and Bocote.

Parker style pens pictured made from Desert Ironwood, Kingwood and Big Leaf Maple.

Euro style pens pictured made from Tiger Striped Padauk, Wenge, and Zebrawood.

Gentleman's pens pictured made from Cochen Rosewood, Kingwood, and Lacewood.

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[Betsy Yocum]

Very nice pens Big Mike. :)


Have to ask about your signture picture. Are you a puppeteer (?spelling)?

[Dick Parr]

There looking good Mike.

[Kevin Gerstenecker]

Nice stuff Michael! I don't know which is my favorite........they are ALL so nice. Most of the Exotics turn and finish so nice, it is hard to pick a favorite........at least it is for me! Real beauties, thanks for sharing! :)

[Jack Hogoboom]

Beautiful stuff Mike. Thanks for sharing. They are an inspiration to the rest of us.

Jack

[Michael Stafford]

Thanks guys, appreciate the positive feedback. Just love seeing a pretty piece of wood come to life during the finishing process and pens give me a chance to use lots of beautiful woods in a hurry. Great fun!!!

Betsy, not a puppeteer, just a comedian. Just trying to have a little fun...

[Betsy Yocum]

Thanks guys, appreciate the positive feedback. Just love seeing a pretty piece of wood come to life during the finishing process and pens give me a chance to use lots of beautiful woods in a hurry. Great fun!!!

Betsy, not a puppeteer, just a comedian. Just trying to have a little fun...
So then that picture is not a puppet - it's really you? - Wow - you need to get some sun!!!! :rolleyes: :D LOL

[Jim Ketron]

Nice job!
Pens are fun to make and like you said you get almost instant satisfaction.
That Tigerstripe is Awesome!!
Jim

[Michael Stafford]

Hey Betsy when you look like me you need a lot more than sun. I could keep a plastic surgeon busy for years. It's tough being me... I love it...

[Jason Tuinstra]

Mike, they look great. While they all turned out wonderfully, I really like the tiger striped padauk pen. Nice job!

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Great pens Mike.

Question---------I've tried several pens with Big Leaf Maple, but they always blow up. Do you do anything special?

Thanks, Bruce

[Michael Stafford]

I have found that sharp, sharp tools and light cuts are necessary as you approach your final diameter. Then use a sharp skew...

[John M. Cioffi]

Beautiful pens, Mike.

I ever heard of Tiger striped Paduak;but it looks like a favorite.
Good work.
John