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Jeff Kuykendall
07-09-2006, 8:15 PM
I finally got back to the lathe. I made this pen for my daughter that is turning 14 this month. It is Bois D'arc with a high gloss Crystal Coat finish.
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Bernie Weishapl
07-09-2006, 8:20 PM
That is a nice looking pen. I am sure she will cherish it for some time to come. Nice job.
Corey Hallagan
07-09-2006, 8:22 PM
Nice pen Jeff. Looks great and I am sure the daughter will love it!

Corey
Ernie Nyvall
07-09-2006, 10:21 PM
Nice pen Jeff. How did that wood cut and sand?

Ernie
Frank Fusco
07-10-2006, 9:41 AM
Nice pen Jeff. How did that wood cut and sand?

Ernie

Bodark, Osage Orange and a/k/a many other names, is very hard stuff. Some folks don't like to turn or work it. I enjoy turning it. To me, there are woods that are "hard" and others that are "difficult". OO is not difficult. I sell OO pen blanks and they are quite popular. The color can be great and the wood finishes nicely.
Henry C. Gernhardt, III
07-10-2006, 3:10 PM
Great looking pen, Jeff. Your daughter will cherish it, I'm sure.
Tom Sherman
07-10-2006, 4:50 PM
Nice pen Jeff, I like the style and use it on some of mine as well never worked with the wood but may have to change that.
Jeff Kuykendall
07-11-2006, 5:35 PM
Nice pen Jeff. How did that wood cut and sand?

Ernie

As long as your tools are sharp you will have no problems. And it sands very good. I've seen a few bowls made from it and they are beautiful.
Ed Breen
07-11-2006, 6:27 PM
Jeff,
As I drive home I'll keep my eyes open The road is lined with OO's. Thanks for the show and tell.
Ed
Frank Fusco
07-11-2006, 7:57 PM
Jeff,
As I drive home I'll keep my eyes open The road is lined with OO's. Thanks for the show and tell.
Ed

Be advised, can take forever and a few days to dry.