Tempest in Indian Rosewood

[Graham_C]

The piece of Rosewood I was given produced half a dozen blanks, and this is the second pen. This particular blank was not quite as "oily" as the previous, so I utilised Phil's Melamine method for finishing.

It's a birthday gift for my daughter-in-law, so we'll see how well the finish fairs in daily use!

I was in a rush to photograph, so the image of the back doesn't show the grain to best effect.

 

[fortress]

That's lovely Graham, turned well and finished well, it will be loved.

 

[Les ELm]

Lots of character in the piece of timber.
Nicely done.

Les

 

[Phil Dart]

A great looking pen Graham. Managed to get a bit of a selfie in there too.

 

[Graham_C]

A great looking pen Graham. Managed to get a bit of a selfie in there too.

Thanks Phil, the selfie is a specialism I've be working on

 

[Penpal]

I prefer your selfie to our PM leering with as many people as will stand still.

Many years ago I bought offcut figured timbers from a famous US maker of musical instruments and included were some of Indian Rosewood.

Love your pens grain.

Peter.

 

[woodhacker]

Well turn pen my friend.

 

[wm460]

Great looking pen Graham.

 

[Freck Fraser]

Looks great Graham, lot going on in the grain of the blank

 

[Paul hd]

Excellent looking turning Graham.

 

[clement]

Lovely pen, shure she will appreciate much , btw the wood as a nice figure

 

[Bucks]

Great looking pen Graham, I’m sure your daughter-in-law will love it.