Snakewood cigar pen

[Barry Stratton]

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!

[Corey Hallagan]

It looks great Barry. Sorry to hear about the cracking.. still looks great! Nice finish.

Corey

[Ernie Nyvall]

I'm really pleased how it looks with the Rhodium kit.


I agree with that. Nice job Barry.

Ernie

[Tom Sherman]

Nice looker Barry too bad about the crack

[Keith Burns]

Great pen Barry:) I did a snakewood several years ago and it cracked as well but I still use it. The crack will open and close a little bit depending on conditions but mostly it stays closed.