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I’ve been pulling the small cut offs from my “I know I’ll use this some day” bin to have some fun on the lathe. Little chunks of cocobolo can go a long way. I made a couple of pens earlier (separate post) and decided to do some more. I got the kits from my local Woodcraft store.
The pen has yellowheart (cut in at 60 degrees) and maple (at 45 degrees) to make the knot. I had to make a simple sled to handle the small pieces to keep my fingers attached to my hand. That was the hardest part. This stuff sure is addicting. I just may need a 12 step intervention to stop…..
This is also an experiment in different finishes. The pen and shorter stopper are using HUT PPP brown and white wax sticks. The long stopper had HUT CrystalCoat. I like the PPP better.
-- GSY from N. Idaho
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lew
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posted 60 days ago
Beautiful Work.
I really like the knot!
Lew
Napaman
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posted 60 days ago
very nice!!!!!!
-- Matt, Napa, CA...119 days to sanity...
joan
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posted 60 days ago
Very beautiful indeed! Cocobolo just keeps getting better with time and useage. Love the segmented pen.
-- spinning into a new adventure
mmh
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posted 60 days ago
Hey, your’e having too much fun! Very nice!
-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe
Grumpy
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posted 60 days ago
GSY, that is great work. I like all the finishes.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
brianinpa
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Awesome job with all, but the pen is really something else.
-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.
Rick247
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posted 60 days ago
Very Very Nice! Great Job!
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christopheralan
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posted 60 days ago
Nicely done. I love the wood you used.
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trifern
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posted 60 days ago
Outstanding projects. Thanks for sharing.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.