I know there is no turning at all involved with these, but the whole purpose behind their creation is to hold turned pens, so I thought this would be an appropriate place to post it (Moderators do your work if deemed unworthy :lol: :lol: )
One of my Xmas gift is planned to be pen & pencil sets for my Dad and FIL. I wanted to make the boxes for the sets to go in. I know I could have bought them for MUCH less than I made them for, but just couldn't. I knew the first question would be, did I make the boxes. I just couldn't say, "No, I bought them for $5.50 at Woodcraft".
Although I will say unless you just enjoy woodworking and have nothing else to do, buy them at Woodcraft. They took most of the day to day to make and finish :eusa_doh:
Trying different light
They are made out of Lacewood which is either Cordwellia sublimia or Roupala brasiliensa not our native Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) which when quartersawn is often called Lacewood also.
And last, so this really qualifies as a woodturning thread, another pen. This is a mystery wood given to me by Clay (Thanks :-D ) I think it is Walnut, or at least it felt like it while turning it.
Nothing special, just trying to take better pics for ya'll to critique.
Dave
One of my Xmas gift is planned to be pen & pencil sets for my Dad and FIL. I wanted to make the boxes for the sets to go in. I know I could have bought them for MUCH less than I made them for, but just couldn't. I knew the first question would be, did I make the boxes. I just couldn't say, "No, I bought them for $5.50 at Woodcraft".
Although I will say unless you just enjoy woodworking and have nothing else to do, buy them at Woodcraft. They took most of the day to day to make and finish :eusa_doh:
Trying different light
They are made out of Lacewood which is either Cordwellia sublimia or Roupala brasiliensa not our native Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) which when quartersawn is often called Lacewood also.
And last, so this really qualifies as a woodturning thread, another pen. This is a mystery wood given to me by Clay (Thanks :-D ) I think it is Walnut, or at least it felt like it while turning it.
Nothing special, just trying to take better pics for ya'll to critique.
Dave