Question for the pen turners on wood choice

[ptt49er]

I've got a flaming box elder blank that I really need to turn. My wife loves the blank, I've just gotta get off my duff and get it turned.

Let us know what you end up using.

 

[PChristy]

Phillip
Is this a special price?

Yes it is Nick - PSI has a special on a few of their High End pens where you can get all of the accessories that you need for free

 

[GeorgeL]

Phillip,

Check out Alex's photo gallery, he has several examples of that pen style in different woods. One of Alex's favorites is cross grain Morado. It's difficult to turn and keep round but the finished product is outstanding due to the color variation in the grain.

You can pick up a small board at Klingspore and cut your own blanks.

Also, the "starter kit" from PSI is a good deal with the bushings and barrel trimmer sleeve included however the drill bits they include are throw away items.

George

 

[NZAPP1]

Yes it is Nick - PSI has a special on a few of their High End pens where you can get all of the accessories that you need for free

Phillip
Thanks is will check them out :icon_thum:eusa_danc

 

[Scwood]

Have you thought of maybe using some acrylics?There are some real nice girly looking colors out there.My favorite for women is crushed cranberry from rockler.

 

[PChristy]

Have you thought of maybe using some acrylics?There are some real nice girly looking colors out there.My favorite for women is crushed cranberry from rockler.

Those are nice Joe - I have looked at the acrylics - just tring to get some ideas with the wood also