Bamboo Angle Cut Pen
A new style of Bamboo pen. I took some of the hardwood floor laminate that I have, and cut it at a 60 degree angle. The angle determined by holding a standard pen blank up to the board, and turning it until I could get a standard sized pen blank on the bias. The board is like 4-5″ wide, so the angle sort of decided itself. I did get one big tear out in the first stages, but it was able to turn that away. The angled cut makes a nice looking pen, and gives it a very interesting look.
– badger
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Ben says:
Nice looking pen? What finish did you apply to it?
Tuesday, 11 July 2006 @ 4:56am
Badger says:
I use Mylands High Build Friction Polish.
I got it at Woodcraft.
I like it a lot, it certainly does the trick, and is super easy to apply. I just put some on a paper town, and hold it on the wood while it’s still turning, after I’ve sanded to 400 grit. Once it’s coated, I fold the paper towel up, and pinch the turning wood with the towel to soak up the extra, and give it some friction to set it.
badger
Tuesday, 11 July 2006 @ 6:22pm
Ben says:
Thank you. I just picked up a bottle of this stuff at Woodcraft the other day. I’ve heard this finish has some long term durability issues, but for a beginning pen turner like me the relative ease of application seems like a good initial choice.
Wednesday, 12 July 2006 @ 9:31am