michael gallagher
11-02-2008, 11:16 PM
Here is a Sierra pen made from Bethlehem Olive wood. My poor-boy photo tent consists of an almost white towel draped over the top of the washing machine, so please excuse the picture.
This Sierra kit is called a Fisher of Men Sierra because of the inlays on the top and bottom band - due to the poor photography you may not see it.
I've had some problems with a CA glue or any other shiny finish with Bethlehem olive wood as it is oily. Utilizing a tip from another website, I first hit the sanded product with some accelerator before applying the CA glue (usually I use boiled linseed oil first). Sounding like a broken record, the photo doesn't do it justice, but this thing has a high gloss shine to it. If you're turning olive wood in the future, give it a try.
Comments and critiques are welcome.
This Sierra kit is called a Fisher of Men Sierra because of the inlays on the top and bottom band - due to the poor photography you may not see it.
I've had some problems with a CA glue or any other shiny finish with Bethlehem olive wood as it is oily. Utilizing a tip from another website, I first hit the sanded product with some accelerator before applying the CA glue (usually I use boiled linseed oil first). Sounding like a broken record, the photo doesn't do it justice, but this thing has a high gloss shine to it. If you're turning olive wood in the future, give it a try.
Comments and critiques are welcome.