Bog Oak Slimline

[Doug]

The photo just doesn't do this justice

This is a piece of Bog Oak David (Jimjam) kindly sent me & it`s lovely, the colours go from grey to black with some smashing grain pattern.
On a gun metal slimline from TB & finished with carnauba wax.

 

[bellringer]

looks nice it a wood i have never tried but always wanted to

 

[Terry]

Lovely looking slimline Doug and the bog oak really sets the gunmetal off!!!

 

[silver]

I really like it Doug, and I can share your thoughts on taking pictures of dark woods.

Well turned and I like the finish, the gun metal really matches it well..:up:

 

[Jim]

Lovely looking slimline Doug and the bog oak really sets the gunmetal off!!!

Exactly what he says, the gunmetal really does the trick ..

 

[Grump]

Very nicely done Doug, nice pen and not a bad pic considering how hard it is to get that right.

 

[Buckeye]

That's lovely wood and a lovely pen, I had to tilt the screen to be able to see the grain. How did you find the bog oak to turn and finish?

Peter

 

[Doug]

Thanks for the comments

How did you find the bog oak to turn and finish?

It is very much like ordinary Oak Peter only a little softer, or so it seemed to me. I did try a CA finish on it at first but thought it was too glossy so knocked it back & went with the wax.

 

[L200arg]

Lovely pen Doug, really like the shape

 

[rowdyyates115]

You got that just right Doug. Selection of wood, penkit and finish... Excellent Buddy...... :bravo::bravo::bravo:

 

[edlea]

Beautiful Doug..think you went the right way with the finish.

 

[Jimjam66]

I'm glad you got on with the peat (sorry, bog oak) Doug. You did a fine job with it!

 

[stevenw1963]

Now that is one stand out pen, shape & finish is spot on

 

[bluntchisel]

Nice pen, Doug!

Re the bog oak - yes, it is softer than oak so a sharp chisel is good. Also be sure to eradicate any tool or sanding lines - the wood takes a high gloss and it's surprising just how much any radial lines will show up! Erk!
Bob.