Godfield Burr

[paulm]

A lovely piece of wood that has more holes than the Tory Immigration policy that were a bit tricky to fill but I got there in the end.

Terry the Chairman gave me the wood and its dressed in a Concava kit.

 

[johnny5]

Beautiful looking pen Paul. Well turned and finished
Where did you get that kit from Paul ? , new to me. and looks good.

 

[Woody]

Very nice Paul a stunning pen mate

 

[Twister]

i like the look of that kit
and looks like u done it proud

Steve

 

[Jim]

I know how hard this wood is to get it finished Paul, you sure have mastered it .. Great finish, and a cool looking pen, now you need to tell us where you got it from ...

 

[Dalboy]

A very well turned pen and the finish is great. Oh and the kit ain't bad either

You picked the right wood for the pen great job all round

 

[Jimjam66]

Spot on, Paul! You and Mr Chairman Sir are the only two I've seen able to get to grips that stuff - it has more in common with Swiss Cheese than wood.

 

[Grump]

That looks good Paul, I have some of this wood or should that be I have some of this hole.
There is more hole than wood and I often look at it and wonder if it's worth the effort and what to fill it with.
If I thought it would be as nice as this I might have a pop at it.

 

[paulm]

Beautiful looking pen Paul. Well turned and finished
Where did you get that kit from Paul ? , new to me. and looks good.

Unfortunately I can't remember, Woody will know, he's the one who put me onto them and I need some more now. They are classy kits, very nice with a sprung clip.

 

[paulm]

Spot on, Paul! You and Mr Chairman Sir are the only two I've seen able to get to grips that stuff - it has more in common with Swiss Cheese than wood.

Thats exactly how to describe it David,

 

[paulm]

That looks good Paul, I have some of this wood or should that be I have some of this hole.
There is more hole than wood and I often look at it and wonder if it's worth the effort and what to fill it with.
If I thought it would be as nice as this I might have a pop at it.

I just filled the holes with the Shavings Brian and then filled the next holes with shavings... and then the next holes.......

 

[Grump]

I may have a plan but have too many other things to do first init?
It's not my favourite blank, not like there is some burr pattern or any character other than holes init?

 

[Woody]

Beautiful looking pen Paul. Well turned and finished
Where did you get that kit from Paul ? , new to me. and looks good.

There you go Johnny turnersworkshop Concava Pen Kit Range - Pen Kits - Shop

 

[johnny5]

There you go Johnny turnersworkshop Concava Pen Kit Range - Pen Kits - Shop

Thanks Woody.

 

[johnny5]

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There are some classy looking kits on their site. Thanks Woody.

 

[Lons]

Lovely pen Paul

That's reminded me, I bought a couple off Vince after Woodys post. Must try them!

 

[chas_41_uk]

Lovely pen Paul

 

[angelo49]

Very nicely done.
I don't know that wood, but for me, when I run into some hole-ee wood
I turn down to about 1/32'' or so larger than finished size
and sand with medium ca and 80 grit paper.
Forms a slurry. Just keep sanding untill the ca dries. Fills in the voids nicely.
You can then turn a little more or do your normal sanding. Repeat if necessary.
Works for me. YMMV

 

[paulm]

Very nicely done.
I don't know that wood, but for me, when I run into some hole-ee wood
I turn down to about 1/32'' or so larger than finished size
and sand with medium ca and 80 grit paper.
Forms a slurry. Just keep sanding untill the ca dries. Fills in the voids nicely.
You can then turn a little more or do your normal sanding. Repeat if necessary.
Works for me. YMMV

Thats how I would do it normally Angelo but this has some large holes that need filling first.

 

[Neil]

Very nicely done.
I don't know that wood, but for me, when I run into some hole-ee wood
I turn down to about 1/32'' or so larger than finished size
and sand with medium ca and 80 grit paper.
Forms a slurry. Just keep sanding untill the ca dries. Fills in the voids nicely.
You can then turn a little more or do your normal sanding. Repeat if necessary.
Works for me. YMMV

Angelou,

Goldfield burrs are a bit like the UKs Summit Wood! Goldfield is an area in Australia in the south of Western Australia ( I think), any wood that is unable to be positively identified is deemed a goldfield burr. Some of it can be solid, some a waste of effort, some beautiful and some bland