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Post by rdabpenman on Apr 27, 2010 22:00:41 GMT -6
A Gold and Black dressed in one of the beautiful pieces of Spalted Maple sent to me through the generosity of Greg (Gregsayers2000). Thanks so much Greg! Sanded to 400 grit, used sanding dust / Minwax Poly as a slury to fill and seal, buffed to 400 grit and applied 6 coats of MINWAX Clear Gloss Polyurethane. As always comments and or suggestions appreciated. Thanks for looking. Les    |
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Post by sdb777 on Apr 28, 2010 4:40:52 GMT -6
That's some very unique spalting going on there....can't tell if it is burl or cross-cut? But doesn't matter, you brought out the lines wonderfully!!!
As always......great looking!!
Scott (super shine) B
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Post by maverick31 on Apr 28, 2010 5:29:43 GMT -6
that pen has some of the best spalting I have seen in it. matches up perfect with the kit. great job
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Post by Mark on Apr 28, 2010 19:04:08 GMT -6
Les,
Gorgeous pen.
Hadn't thought of using wood dust and poly for a filling slurry, since my experience leads me to want to use marine epoxy with the wood flour to fill. I've tried hardening oil and dust with mixed results. I'll remember the poly carrier, and try it next time I'm faced with needing to fill open grain.
Thanks for showing,
Mark
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Post by Doug B on Apr 28, 2010 22:43:42 GMT -6
That really is some great spalting...that contrast is very dramatic. Too bad about the patch. I use the turning dust and CA for those kind of patches and it looks about the same on light colored wood...darker woods it works very well on, but the lighter ones really show it unfortunately.
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Post by sdb777 on Apr 29, 2010 5:14:31 GMT -6
That really is some great spalting...that contrast is very dramatic. Too bad about the patch. I use the turning dust and CA for those kind of patches and it looks about the same on light colored wood...darker woods it works very well on, but the lighter ones really show it unfortunately. What patch? Where.....I can't find it. Think he was saying he used the poly/dust as a sealer..... Scott (don't think Les will ever make a ecky pen) B |
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Post by Doug B on Apr 29, 2010 10:28:50 GMT -6
Nothing wrong with making a patch on delicate materials that sometimes lose a little more material than you wanted them to. It doesn't make them icky, but (to me) it shows up more on the lighter woods, where with a dark wood it really blends in much better. And, that may not be the case in this pen at all, but it looks like some I have done. this pic shows the area I'm referring to:  |
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Post by rdabpenman on Apr 29, 2010 22:47:31 GMT -6
Nothing wrong with making a patch on delicate materials that sometimes lose a little more material than you wanted them to. It doesn't make them icky, but (to me) it shows up more on the lighter woods, where with a dark wood it really blends in much better. And, that may not be the case in this pen at all, but it looks like some I have done. this pic shows the area I'm referring to: Sorry Doug, You made an assumption on this one.  That is defiantly not a patch!! I don't sell patched up products! It is a natural dark area in the Maple. Les |
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Post by Doug B on Apr 29, 2010 22:53:32 GMT -6
Yeah, me and my big mouth ;D After I posted that, I realized that the spalt lines are still in that darker area so it was probably not a patch. Now, it is a special feature.  |
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