My first pen post here

[Dario Octaviano]

Here are a few pens I turned the past few weeks....just thought I start sharing here too.

Thanks for looking!

Amboyna Emperor
http://www.penturners.org/forum/uploads/dario/20067618814_skgi_1288973_25918.jpg

Amboyna Emperor (open)
http://www.penturners.org/forum/uploads/dario/20067618846_skgi_1288980_21055.jpg

Paela & Mango Perfect Fit, Amboyna Cigar Pencil, Spalted x-cut Alder, Cocobolo, & Mesquite Jr Gent, and Desert Ironwood Jr Gent II
http://www.penturners.org/forum/uploads/dario/200661244827_P1020328a.jpg

[Tom Sherman]

Very nice Dario, excellent pens

[Jeff Moffett]

Beautiful pens and great photography.

[Rich Stewart]

Wow! Awesome pens. What is your secret to a fine finish like that? Try as I might, I can't get mine shiney like that. Beautiful workmanship.

[Dario Octaviano]

What is your secret to a fine finish like that? Try as I might, I can't get mine shiney like that.

Thank you Rich,

These are all plain CA finish (about 3 coats of thick), sanded to 600 grit then polished with 7 sheet course of micromesh. Can't recall the finest grit :D . Then waxed with RenWax and/or TSW.

Note that not all wood behave the same. Just last night I was working with an American Chestnut burl and can't seem to get it right. I gave up after trying 3 times re-sanding to bare wood. Barrel is still on the lathe waiting... :eek:

Wish I can help you more.

[Jeff Myers]

Beautiful pens!!! Very nice indeed!!

[Frank Fusco]

You resemble somebody I know from another forum. Small I-world. ;)

[Dario Octaviano]

Hi there Frank!

Looks like we joined here almost the same time...and yet I am only at 14 posts or so...hmmm I need to work on that LOL.

Nice to see familiar "faces".

[Ernie Nyvall]

Absolutely wonderful Dario. Thanks for posting.

Ernie

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful pens Dario. That is some awesome work.

[Brian McInturff]

Hey Dario,
Those pens look as good here as they do over at that other place. How's that chestnit coming along. If you need another piece let me know. I got some from the same source so I can now return the generosity you showed me. I've not had a chance to turn the 2 you sent me. Maybe this weekend. Brian

[Vaughn McMillan]

Excellent pens, Dario. I'm guessing it's safe to assume you're not a beginner at this, huh? :p

- Vaughn

[Dario Octaviano]

Brian,

I tried turning one Chestnut last night but can't seem to get the finish right. After applying and re-sanding 3 layers of CA I gave up! Not sure if it was that 90+ degree temp in the shop but, I'll try again tonight. Talk about major disappointment (sweating through the heat and not get anything completed)

If it won't take...I'll use lacquer instead :D

Thanks but I have enough, bought another small piece from him...about $50.00 total and not sure if I can get 10 blanks out of it...very irregular.

Did you ever got a copy of the wood certification? I asked him but gave me something else...a forum thread printout :confused:

[Jim Becker]

Beautiful work!!

[Brian McInturff]

Dario,
I did get a leter that said it was certified to be American Chestnut. When I get to the office tomorrow(that's where it's at) I can fax you a copy. Or I can scan it and email it to you. I'll also make a copy and drop it in the mail. One of the blanks may be big enough for me to make my mom a bowl with. I'll have to study the blank before I start cutting that much away though. I just got the package in today. Same here with the heat. Dew Point over 72 and Humidity around 80%. No shop time here until it drops some. :(
Brian

[Corey Hallagan]

Dario, welcome to SMC. Always great to see your stuff! Excellent!

Corey

[Keith Christopher]

Dario,

Beautiful pens !!!! I love the emperor pens even if the kit is $$$$ :eek: But it's worth it when you sell them !!! $$$$$ :D keep on spinning !


Keith

[Barry Stratton]

Good to see you posting here too Dario! And the curly mesquite is still my favorite!

AWESOME is the best way to describe your work. Post lots of pics.

[Henry C. Gernhardt, III]

Lovely work, Dario, absolutely lovely.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Stunning writing instruments Dario! Beautiful work!

[Gary Max]

It just happens that there are a bunch of us penturns here at the Creek.
Glad you found your way over Dario.

[Dario Octaviano]

Thank you all for the feedback, it is much appreciated :)

[Ed Breen]

Dario,
Thanks for posting those beauties. They led me to your page, most impressive. You set a great standard.
Ed:)