Took a quick shot while I was in the shop the other day turning out a Koa wood slimline pen. I was in the “slurry sanding” phase using 600 grit sand paper and tung oil to achieve an extra smooth finish.
If you are interested, this pen is for sale on my Etsy.com shop at http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23892754
My wife Stephanie has been bugging me for a “clicky” pen since I started penturning hobby last year. I had the kit, bushings, and bit, but the burl she wanted was too bowed for my drilling setup (using the lathe, as I don’t have a drill press).
Well, that issue was solved by the Easter Bunny!!?? No, she did not bring me a drill press (my birthday maybe, hint), but she bought some new acrylic blanks. One in particular she really liked called “Summer”. And here is the result.
Click on Stephie!
Just though I would share a photo of the last major chip carving project I completed in December last year.
It is a basswood trunk (~ 24″ x 12″ x 12″). This trunk was purchased from a vendor at the Norsk Hostfest a few years back and was carved for my mother-in-law Jacque. She requested the project for storage of her America Girl Doll clothing. It was carved with a floral design including a tulip pattern on the top and front of the trunk and a grid & rosette pattern on each side. It was finished with spray polyurethane.
Welcome to our new blog for the Norsk Woodshop. You can find our products on Etsy at http://norskwoodshop.etsy.com.
We specialize in fine writing instruments including ballpoint, rollerball, and fountain pens. You will also find some traditional Norwegian chip carved items available in the future.
Patrick
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