Barry Stratton
07-16-2006, 9:13 PM
Got this blank along with the x-cut olive from Darrick (aka chitswood).
After reading all the horror stories on how this stuff cracks, I decided to go for it anyway. It cut, drilled, and turned very easily compared to many other woods I've tried. Finished with lacquer and waxed. Piece of cake, actually. I'm really pleased how it looks with the Rhodium kit.
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Oh yeah, the lower barrel cracked when I pressed it together:mad: I've had the same problem with Beth Olive.....and think it's due to not having the pieces PERFECTLY straight..... Still a nice looking pen that I'll keep and use!
After reading all the horror stories on how this stuff cracks, I decided to go for it anyway. It cut, drilled, and turned very easily compared to many other woods I've tried. Finished with lacquer and waxed. Piece of cake, actually. I'm really pleased how it looks with the Rhodium kit.
42884
42885
Oh yeah, the lower barrel cracked when I pressed it together:mad: I've had the same problem with Beth Olive.....and think it's due to not having the pieces PERFECTLY straight..... Still a nice looking pen that I'll keep and use!