Barnboard Pen (Pen #7)

I just have to love any pen made from barn wood! Coming from great grandads just makes it perfect.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

thanks Dennis. I think it is pretty special.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Debbie

I love the use of ash to stain the barn wood looks so cool …...

Do you know the age of the barnwood

Andy

-- cut it saw it scrap it

looking good Debbie as always well done regards Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

Debbie Very nice. And great use of Ash in the coloring.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

how old is the wood? No idea really—old. :)

thanks everyone for the kind words.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Debbie i was just wandering if the age had any affect on the way it was to turn thats all thinking that obveriously with age the hardness maybe a factor …........

Andy

-- cut it saw it scrap it

I’m guessing 120+ years old.

The first pen was really really really soft.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Great work on the pens Debbie, an immediate family heirloom that I’m sure will be cherished for a long time to come.

-- -Jon

Now that interesting i always thought that the older the wood the harder it gets see thats why this is the best site in vertual world i learned something today thank you debbie

Andy

-- cut it saw it scrap it

thanks :)
I guess I’ll have to make some type of pen holder that describes the wood so it will always be remembered.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Maybe you could make a nice case to go with the pen using the wood ash finish on the case that would complyment the pen so well…........

andy

-- cut it saw it scrap it

the trick is being able to make the box! :)

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Debbie we all seen your skills case you can do blindfolded lol ;)

-- cut it saw it scrap it

Great looking pen , interesting why you came up with the finish . I think you pulled of that old weathered barn board look .

lol blindfolded lol

thanks re: weathered look. I’m pleased.

I got the idea from a fellow LumberJock… I can’t remember who it was or on what project but they dyed the project black using ashes. I crossed my fingers and hoped that I could get the grey results. So, thanks to the LJ who posted the idea.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Looks like you have the pen making bug – very additive and no known cure. Very nice pen!

-- Those that say it can't be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.

lol not addicted yet.. just making some presents—and a sentimental pen for me :)

I am having fun though, as I get better and better at it

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Looking good

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

MsDebbie is going to turn PRO yet…............LOL Nice pen and fabulous idea on the finish you used.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

Your blue pen is so you. I can see you in the morning taking down notes for your blogs. It is funny how a little bit of the personality of the creater always comes out in there work. Your brother is really lucky to have such a great sister. PS I was wondering if I could pay you to make a pen for me. I would leave the style up to you cause it would be fun to see how I look in your eyes.

-- Feel the wood and let it tell you what to make of it.

Very gorgeous.

-- Sawing, sanding, scraping, cutting? Let Rockwell Sonicrafter do the job. http://rockwellsonicrafter.com

thanks everyone :)
Debbie – a Pro… haha

Rog… well isn’t that an interesting idea.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Very good job Deb. What is wood hardener?
Sorry for my ignorance.
Dave

-- Dave Leitem,Butler,Pa.,http://dlcarver.etsy.com

wood hardener: I picked this up at our local Home Hardware store.

http://homehardware.ca/Products/index/show/product/I1626182/name/hardener_wood_16oz

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Andy.. I missed your second comment. I must have posted at the same time and missed it. I’m glad I was able to add to your wood wisdom :)

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Beautiful pen. And, with the history built into it, it will always tell great stories and bring memories.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

thanks Russel.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Debbie, you are addicted.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

lol no.. not addicted.
now those little mice—might be an addiction!

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)