Azalea...WOW!

[bluntchisel]

Hi, guys,

Turned a stick of azalea for the first time today. A beautiful blank which turned into a lovely-grained Euro. Seems to be a hard wood which turned well, and takes a nice shine. Grits to 600, a wipe of white spirit to pop the grain, a wipe of BLO and when dried, two coats of Hut's Chrystal Polish.
Never knew azalea grew hard enough for woodworkers to use, and I can't see anyone on ebay, etc. who stocks it.

Come on in, Woody - this blank was among those load of other blanks you sold me, so maybe you can remember where you got it from?

Regards to all,

Bob.

 

[Terry]

That is a lovely looking wood Bob and an equally nice pen!!!!

 

[edlea]

That is nice ...you done well Bob.

 

[MikeD]

I'll have to look at the azalea in my garden, I don't think it's anywhere big enough for that though
Shame, as you have produced a beautiful looking pen

 

[stevenw1963]

Tis another good un Bob

 

[Woody]

I think I got it from pen state about 5 years ago before there postage went through the roof that is one beautiful looking bit of wood expertly turned and finished well done mate

 

[bluntchisel]

I thank you all for your kind remarks! All gratuities should be sent to...

Bob.

 

[Gav]

Lovely piece of wood, very similar grain to the Fuchsia i tried a while ago.

Excellent pen for it too!

 

[rowdyyates115]

Bob, thats a Beaut.... The grain,colour and the turning are superb...

 

[bluntchisel]

Thanks, guys!
Bob.

 

[Doug]

Wonderfully interesting grain, something to keep my eyes open for & a fine pen to boot :itscool:

 

[Jim]

That blank is a beaut Bod, you sure have done it justice ...

 

[Doug]

That blank is a beaut Bod,

Who`s Bod??? weren`t he a cartoon character?

You been sniffing the CA activator :idontknow:

 

[rowdyyates115]

Bob, Thats brilliant, the colour and grain is amazing, well done

 

[Jimjam66]

Gorgeous Bob!

I thank you all for your kind remarks! All gratuities should be sent to...

Bob.

Now if only I could reach my wallet ... Darn these short arms and deep pockets!

 

[Penpal]

Bob,

Your great treatment with the grain paid huge dividends out in front finish by a country mile is the timber Afzelia I have some with similar grain one awaits in the long line of pens to do.

Improving health may allow me more time in the shed typical of every other year just when the weather picks up we get a cold snap and snow in the hills.

Kind regards Peter.

 

[bluntchisel]

Hi, Peter,
Thanks for correcting my misinterpretion of this wood's name - not azelia but afzelia!!!
Regards,
Bob.

And thanks to eveyone for their comments!

 

[edlea]

Hi, Peter,
Thanks for correcting my misinterpretion of this wood's name - not azelia but afzelia!!!
Regards,
Bob.

And thanks to eveyone for their comments!

Blast !! I've just chopped the mother - in - laws Azalea bush down !!!

 

[Woody]

I remember that blank I had two of them and was so looking forward to turning it so a big thank you for showing it Bob it is as beautiful as I had imagined it to look

 

[bluntchisel]

Hey, don't worry just make her a pen. That'll shut her up, LOL!
Bob.
Thanks, Woody!