A couple of orders...

[flexi]

Hi all, just completing a couple of requests....
Firstly a pair of Yew Omega fountains, I did a few for this customer who unfortunately lost his bag..... Luckily he came back to me
The second is a Horse chestnut Sirocco, for a teachers gift.

 

[fortress]

Lovely work Mark, your not new to this are you?

 

[flexi]

Lovely work Mark, your not new to this are you?

There are days I think I still am!!
I have also been turning some custom cast blanks I had ordered 'glass cast' makes loads and loads and loads of ribbons, makes me feel a beginner all over again

 

[Bill Mooney]

Lovely pens dressed in lovely timber Nark.

 

[alpha1]

Looking good Mark. Nice work.

 

[Penpal]

Restored my faith there is another Yew from you,well turned mate.

Peter.

 

[alan morrison]

Very nice, Mark. I especially like your yew. Your finish brings out a richness in the timber and makes them look more 'natural'.
Is that melamine laquer?

Alan

 

[flexi]

Very nice, Mark. I especially like your yew. Your finish brings out a richness in the timber and makes them look more 'natural'.
Is that melamine laquer?

Alan

Hi Alan, the top coats are melamine, but I have taken to wipe the blanks with Peacock oil first.... Its a handsaw handle finish and seems to be a mixture of oil, shellac, stain and a few other things..... They recommended soaking the handle to achieve the finish, but I wipe on leave 20 mins and burnish..... I haven't tried it as a solo finish but should really try it I suppose

PEACOCK OIL | skeltonsaws

 

[wm460]

Great looking pair of pens Mark .