My promise kept to Kyle :0)

[ChrisMathes]

A while back, I made a trip over to Kyles'. After spending a couple hours chatting and admiring all of the unique pieces of wood he has to offer, I pulled away with some beautiful pieces of wood. In particular, he helped me out with some gorgeous claro walnut, maple burl, etc. Some of this claro is, imo, nicer than any exotic wood that I've ever seen! There was also a 'French' walnut that I cannot remember the name of it.

Anyhow, Kyle asked that I post a pic when I turn a pen out of some of this walnut because he was interested in seeing how it looked. I've not had the time I wanted in the shop lately, but finally got out there to turn one.

Kyle, thanks again! Even though I am not getting the time in the shop that I would like, I periodically just go out there to look at what I brought home that day

The pen is a rhodium Jr Gent

 

[MikeH]

Nice pen Chris! :eusa_clap Where do you get those kits?

 

[cskipper]

That is beautiful!

 

[thrt15nc]

My goodness that's pretty. I love the grain on that. The silver goes well with it. Nice work.

Tom

 

[b4man]

Chris, you did a fantastic job and the wood is beautiful!

 

[DaveO]

Beautiful wood, Chris, you did it justice :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap



Dave

 

[clowman]

Beautiful Chris, I really like walnut pens. This one is exceptional.

If I am not mistaken, Chris gets those kits at CSUSA, in particular, this one
is a Jr Gentlemen's pen

 

[NCPete]

sweet looking pen, Chris!

 

[Eaglesc]

Beautiful instrument, from where I Sit fit and finish look good.
I love figured walnut of any kind.
Even when it is plain it is beautiful in contrast with other woods.

 

[ChrisMathes]

Thanks, all! I agree, the more I have worked with walnut, the more I have come to appreciate it's beauty! This piece was especially nice with the dark lines of the grain...I was excited to turn it.

Yes, that is a Jr Gentleman's pen from CSUSA. Occassionally, they organize a group buy from there on PenTurners.org. The discount is worth waiting as some of the pen kits get rather pricey...

Cheers!
Chris

 

[Kyle]

Very nice Chris.. Thanks for posting.

 

[skeeter]

Great looking pen and the wood is awesome. Oh yea, the craftsmanship is really good too!

 

[jeff...]

More fantastic work Chris

 

[Sweetgum]

Beautiful Chris

 

[ptt49er]

Beautiful wood!! you guys sure make it hard to resist falling into the vortex...must stay away from spinny things...must stay away...

~Phillip

 

[MikeH]

Beautiful wood!! you guys sure make it hard to resist falling into the vortex...must stay away from spinny things...must stay away...

~Phillip

Phillip you will be sucked in soon enough. :rolf:

 

[ptt49er]

and Mike...it'll all be your fault!!

 

[MikeH]

and Mike...it'll all be your fault!!

HAHA!!! and I'm ok with that. :rolf:

 

[ChrisMathes]

Another fine pen Chris! I still use the one I got from you everyday.

...that's the best thing I've heard all [STRIKE]day[/STRIKE] week!