Turning a Pen from Mystery Wood

Pen turning is reasonably new to me, but as I got given all the tools (except the lathe!) to make some pens I thought I'd give it a go.
#Woodwork #Maker #turning
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As always you are responsible for your own safety in your workshop, so do your own research, and come to your own conclusions about what is or isn't safe in your specific situation. If you see anything in my videos which you think is unsafe or ill-advised please let me know in the comments.

[@larrystone5749]

Good job and project thx for sharing enjoyed it looks great Cheers

[@DIYTinkerer]

Thanks, it was a fun project

[@larrystone5749]

It looks like Padauk

[@DIYTinkerer]

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look that up

[@xlfive]

That's beautiful Simon,I bet it feels nice in the hand too

[@DIYTinkerer]

Yes, it is lovely, I'm going to make some more and I've received a few tips from a friend who is a pen making expert so hopefully I can share those at some point.

[@puddinggeek4623]

Excellent video as always. I have never seen a pen turned on a lathe before. Keep up the great work.

[@DIYTinkerer]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it, it was fun to do

[@andyc972]

Nice pen Simon, so glad it didn't split for you , the timber is very attractive not sure of the species though, looks a little like a rosewood but that's been banned for years now so it's probably a substitute timber which are often also called "xxxx" Rosewood but are different species.

[@DIYTinkerer]

Thanks, I think you might be right about it being rose wood, whatever it is it is very nice. 😀

[@DIYTinkerer]

Thanks for the suggestion, I've had a few Rosewood or something similar is my current view, but I will probably never know