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Multi hued yew on Sierra.

Paul

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My real opportunity to get into the shed since the lad was born in months.

I went through 2 better blanks which exploded, but I'm glad I kept going. Had to keep it fat so it didn't expload either.

The range of colours is just great.

Yew finished with sanding sealer and wax

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That pen sure looks good Paul I like the colour changes from cream to to red well worth the effort
 
Bill Mooney

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That's a nice piece of yew Paul the contrast of sap & heartwood is nice. It's fatter than I make mine, I try to follow the profile of the nib to the middle of the blank then profile down to the clip.
 
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Amazing colours in that wood.
You never know what it will be like until you call the finish to it init?
 
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A lovely piece of wood with a fabulous contrast of heart and sap wood. Nice one :thumbs:
 
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Bill Mooney said:
That's a nice piece of yew Paul the contrast of sap & heartwood is nice. It's fatter than I make mine, I try to follow the profile of the nib to the middle of the blank then profile down to the clip.
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That's a great tip thanks. Having lost two ( one is the rest for the pen ) the wood said stop and you can see it's getting punky on the sap. But yeah a thin version would be better.

I will try and use your guide next time. Thanks.
 
Jim

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Pleased that this one didn't blow on you Paul, it has some great colouring and grain to it .. A very nice pen indeed .. :thumbs:
 
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