More from that Meranti pallet...

[bluntchisel]

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Hi, Guys,

The other day I posted a nice Omega in red meranti, which came from an old pallet (darker one in first pic). Here's another Omega, this time from the other end of the same 4-foot length. Furthermore, this one is buff in colour and has been cross-cut. I don't have much success when cross-cutting but thought I'd chance it this time. I haven't been able to capture just how nice the grain is on it due to my limited photography knowledge, but it IS there, and very nice it is, too. Has a sort of satin look. These colour variations in the same length of wood remind me of yew in this respect.
Grits to 600, wipe of white spirit to pop the grain, six coats of thin CA wiped on with the lathe running slow, and a little polish to finish.

Any criticisms welcome!

Regards to all,

Bob.

 

[Twister]

like that lots...cracking looking pen

I have never cross-cut beforeonly cause i dont understand what it means

Steve

 

[paulm]

It looks a super pen and considering what it came from its bloody excellent

 

[Vic Perrin]

Nice Pallet pen

 

[bluntchisel]

Thank you, Steve!

Normally wood is cut in lengths that run down the tree because this is the direction the grain runs (ie, from top to bottom). Cross-cutting is where you take a slice from through the tree (ie, across the trunk). However, you have now got the grain running in the wrong direction and is liable to blow up on you. Imagine selecting a length of wood to make a bow (yeah, Robin Hood). If the piece has the grain running along its length then the wood will bend. However, if the grain is running sideways, as soon as you attempt to pull it will snap in half. I hope I've explained this adequately enough?

Bob.

 

[Grump]

Nicely done Bob and your picture skills have improved so much from those horrible scans you used to show us.
Keep it up mate, well worth a look at now init?

 

[Woody]

Wow that is so nice Bob the best of your pallet pens thus far

 

[chas_41_uk]

Lovely pen Bob

 

[bluntchisel]

Nicely done Bob and your picture skills have improved so much from those horrible scans you used to show us.
Keep it up mate, well worth a look at now init?

Hello, Brian! Thank ye kindly for your comments. Yes, you are right, I suppose I have come on a bit since those scanner abortions I used to post! LOL!

And thanks to the other guys for all your comments - muchly appreciated!

Bob.

 

[Twister]

Thank you, Steve!

Normally wood is cut in lengths that run down the tree because this is the direction the grain runs (ie, from top to bottom). Cross-cutting is where you take a slice from through the tree (ie, across the trunk). However, you have now got the grain running in the wrong direction and is liable to blow up on you. Imagine selecting a length of wood to make a bow (yeah, Robin Hood). If the piece has the grain running along its length then the wood will bend. However, if the grain is running sideways, as soon as you attempt to pull it will snap in half. I hope I've explained this adequately enough?

Bob.

thanks Bob

makes sense now

Steve

 

[rayf6604]

Very nice that, I can see the cross cut in fact before I'd read your explanation I thought it had a cross cut look about it.

 

[Treeesa]

Lovely job Bob : Pays to keep your eyes open !

 

[Penpal]

Bob if I cut my own blanks I always right angle or diagonal cross cut my blanks the occasional failure come from Snake Wood and African Ebony anyway theres a lot of rubbish sold as Ebony and Snake Wood cant help it.

As I have said before most Meranti is grown in the tropics and annual rings hardly exist as they grow 24/7 all the year.

The pens are not flukes but not so common in Meranti we see down here.

Pleased to see your success again both with the wood and the grain popping mate. No criticisms only praise where it is due.

Peter.

 

[billyb_imp]

Lovely looking pens Bob, nicely turned and a fine finish

 

[Jim]

What a cracking pen Bob, and to see the colour so different from the same plank is unbelievable .. Love it ..

 

[TaylorsMirfield.co.uk]

Beautiful mate

 

[bluntchisel]

Many thanks for your comments, chaps - I'll have to come here more often, LOL!

Bob.

 

[wm460]

Great looking pens Bob.

 

[Les ELm]

Looks great from here.
Well done.

Les