Walnut Sierra Click

[chas_41_uk]

Went away in the caravan for the weekend so had booked today off work. Once I got all the jobs done that needed doing I went out in the shed and turned this Walnut Sierra Click pen.




I've decided I don't like Walnut
Too dark for my taste, too finer dust which takes ages to get off the blank, It certainly was a pain to work with

 

[Grump]

Too dark for my taste,

Don't eat it spin it init?
Sorry mate I disagree I like Walnut and that looks good to me.

 

[bellringer]

It is a dark piece you have there i have a load of very light walnut but the pen is well turned

 

[Terry]

I agree with you Chas. Although I love bowls etc in walnut I'm afraid it does nothing for me in a pen !!!!
Nicely turned though !!!

 

[Penpal]

Great you had turning time and stick to your guns find those materials that suit you and use them. Penmaking sorts out the excellent blanks. Useful pen nonetheless.

Peter.

 

[Neil]

I've decided I don't like Walnut
Too dark for my taste, too finer dust which takes ages to get off the blank, It certainly was a pain to work with

Is it American black walnut? Agree with you that some of the darker of that species can be bland due to the colour, but I love dark Walnut (Juglans regia) as the contrast between the grain and intermediate material is lighter. I don't know what finish that you have used but if you have put a finish on unsealed walnut it can make it even darker still. I use acrylic sanding sealer out of the can, find it helps hold the colour

 

[Doug]

I really like Walnut & this is no exception

 

[naxie]

I have a soft spot for walnut, I like it on a pen and that one is no exception.

I like eating them too, got a thing for walnuts and whiskey together, not in the same glass though.

 

[paulm]

I love Walnut and the darker the better as far as I'm concerned. If its too plain then perhaps cap it off and put a centre band with something a bit lighter but if its got some character then its the dogs.

You've done a good job there Chas

 

[angelo49]

I like Walnut also, but could never get decent photos
of any of the darker types of wood.

 

[yorkshireman]

Chas its all down to personal preference. I love a dark pen especially with chrome. Well turned by the way

 

[edlea]

I like walnut too....your pen looks great.

 

[Jim]

Chas, i like Walnut, the darker the better, you done a great job with this piece my friend .. But in my opinion, I like to see such dark woods on a Chrome kit rather than Gold, as i feel it enhances the wood .. :pray:

 

[billyb_imp]

A nice pen there Chas, I too have had problems with the walnut dust getting trapped and ruining the look of the pen.

I changed the way I held the grit paper, I had it wrapped around to much so the dust couldn't just fall away.