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X-Cut Cocobolo Blank

Jim

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A Chrome plated JR Gentleman's pen on a X-Cut Cocobolo blank, used a couple of coats of friction polish and waxed with Rennaisence Wax ..

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Doug

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Now there is a beauty James, that wood looks stunning & you've not mad a bad job of turning & finishing it either :winking::thumbs::thumbs:
 

paulm

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Lovely Jim and cutting the wood that way makes it even more striking
 

edlea

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Striking looking writing instrument ,Jim....definite 'Eye Candy' is that one.:thumbs:
 

rowdyyates115

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Nearly missed this one Jim...
Its a beaut, some woods really look the biz when x-cut and this one is no exception. The turning and finish are top notch ... Love it:winking::winking:
 

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Wow Jim that is stunning mate simply stunning I hope my bit comes out as good I was going th do some segmenting tomorrow I think you have changed my mind LOL well till tomorrow that is then who knows anything could happen
 

Penpal

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Jim, Cut that way sure lifts the pen it then takes more finishing both worked well, ie the finish and turning, a great pen mate.

Kind regards Peter.
 
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