X cut bamboo Streamline

[Woody]

I wanted to make up this wood on a Jn Gents but I had just 1 drill bit missing and yes it was the 10mm I needed for the smaller barrel so I have ended up with a slimline pen
As stated it is made with X cut bamboo which is a bit of a so n so to turn very sharp chisels needed and fine cuts from the beginning to the end finished with 3 coats of sanding sealer and a lot of Libron woodturners stick enjoy because I did
All comments welcome

 

[Gav]

That's a lovely wood pattern, would love to see it on a Jr. Gent!

 

[Woody]

I will be doing one when I get a 10mm drill bit

 

[bellringer]

That looks top dollar

 

[Terry]

Excellent job Woody!!!!

 

[Jimjam66]

Real quality, Woody!

 

[Jim]

Bamboo is certainly up there with the rest of good woods Woody, very nice looking pen ... :wink:

 

[rowdyyates115]

Nice one Woody

 

[clumsysod]

Very nice young man I have had a lot of dealings with Bamboo in my time but would never have thought of trying to turn it.
Cross cut too, Brave man you.

 

[Penpal]

Woody,

Over here there are a lot of cutting boards made from cross cut bamboo I have used several for mounting small machines fairly heavy and very stable. There is a furniture maker who imports timber like bamboo and makes excellent stuff.

I went through a Bamboo stage in pens however it needs filling, pampering as does Palm tree with course filaments.

Your work with bamboo demos that with a lot of patience wonders can result since I have no predudices on a Slimline is great for me. Thanks for showing. The best finished Bamboo I have seen on a pen.

Kind regards Peter.