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Oak Burr. I don't want to be a Pen !

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Treeesa

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Been busy work wise and v little shed time but wanted to use some highly figured Oak Burr I picked up

Trouble was it didn't want to be a pen! Had to listen to Walter and abandon CA for tubes - Epoxy for Burr from now on. Then it wouldn't take a CA finish staying wet. Started over and 3 or 4 coats of sanding sealer and long gaps between CA and Finally got there. Could have made 10 acrylics in the time it took but I do like it

Think it suits the Gold Omega but C & C welcome. (Still using IPad for photo's - one day!)
 

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Well. That's a bloody gorgeous pen Andy. Every secon spent on this was very well spent. Looks classy on the gold too. :bravo:
 
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Well the finished thing is well worth the effort Andy and you've made a lovely job of it, the gold fittings are a perfect match. :thumbs:
 
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Just like pulling in a big Marlin Fish, well worth it in the end .. It does look a beauty Andy .. Well done for sticking with it .. :thumbs:
 
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Beautiful pen Andy. Oak burr and CA don't mix. - my regime for oak is 1 coat diluted acrylic sanding sealer. 4 to 6 coats malamine lacquer. 2 coats carnauba wax. Bomb proof finish. High shine. 5 minutes. Job done.
 
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