Source for Irish Bog Oak

[Alex Cam]

Does anyone have a good source for buying Irish Bog Oak pen blanks? I've seen some listing on eBay, but quantities are generally high, along with shipping charges.

[Patrick Taylor]

You could try the IPA classifieds at penturners.org

[Stan Cook]

Ebay is about the only consistent source that I have found. And it's not cheap. But, you must remember, you are buying a piece of history. Pass that information along to the customer and they are very happy to pay extra for a pen made from it.

[Terry Quiram]

Alex

A friend of mine who lives in England brought some. I have turned one pen (gave it back to my friend) and I have to tell you other than its a couple of thousand years old "it ain't nothin special.":eek: Very chippy and you need to wet sand with CA to fill the pores. If you have ever turned Wenge then you know how bog Oak turns.

Terry

[John Taylor]

HI

There are some for sale on Ebay uk here http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WOODTURNING-15-Irish-Bog-Oak-Pen-Blanks-Wood-Turning_W0QQitemZ150153094484QQihZ005QQcategoryZ31 26QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

john