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I was going to say, ‘another day, another cigar’ But apparently that’s what I said last time I posted the sister of this gorgeous koa pen in my first 30 days challenge.
My first intentional remake of a pen. (cause the other one sold). I guess it really is one of my favorites, and thus, this one isn’t for sale… I love the swirly burley look of this wood. Reminds me of walnut burl, but easier to work. This pen is finished with Walnut oil to bring out the gorgeous grain, and high build friction polish.
about Koa, copied from my earlier post:
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One of the fastest growing Hawaiian trees, Acacia Koa was used by the ancient Hawaiians to build dugout canoes. The reddish wood is sought for use in wood carving, musical instruments, and furniture. Koa is also a tonewood, often used in the construction of ukuleles, acoustic guitars, the Weissenborn-style Hawaiian steel guitar and longboards.
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This is the 3rd project in my 30 projects in 30 days challenge
cross posted on Facebook: B C Woodworking
other projects, (but not this pen) for sale on Etsy: B C Woodworking
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7 comments so far
Karson
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posted 250 days ago
Scott:
Some more of Harold’s great looking woods. A very nice pen.
-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
DaN
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posted 250 days ago
another really cool pen … hope you are having fun
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a1Jim
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posted 250 days ago
Super cool pen
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Russel
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posted 250 days ago
Love the Koa … Nice rich color.
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darryl
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posted 250 days ago
I see no harm in making a duplicate of a gorgeous pen!
nice work. it will make a great keeper pen.
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hardwoodflooring
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posted 68 days ago
nice koa pen..
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reggiek
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posted 68 days ago
Koa is such a beatiful wood….great grain and color….it makes wonderful pens….I keep several blanks around for turning as it also has a good shelf life….
Very nice pen…great job.
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