Heart Pine Pens

[woodArtz]

I just finished a couple of heart pine pens. Nothing fancy as you can see, but the story behind the wood makes it kinda special for my mother-in-law. The wood came from one of the houses on the old homestead down in south Georgia. They estimate that the pine was cut over one hundred years ago. The pens are a surprise for the in-laws (due to arrive any day now).

 

[ChrisMathes]

I think they are beautiful!!!!

 

[NCPete]

Nice looking pens.

 

[DaveO]

I really like Heart Pine for a pen. The tighter the growth rings and curvier the profile, the better.
It's nature's Dymondwood.
Plus it smells awesome while turning.
Very nice pens, I am sure that they will be well received gifts especially with their history.
Dave

 

[skeeter]

Great job on some really cool pens. Gotta love the heart pine!!

 

[jeff...]

I really like Heart Pine for a pen. Plus it smells awesome while turning. Dave

I heard that.

Nice pens man :icon_thum

 

[clowman]

Nice work. I love pens with a story behind them!

 

[woodArtz]

Thanks everyone! I hope to get my hands on some more of this stuff soon. Smells almost as good as cedar . It's pretty easy to turn and sand, but you have to watch for chip out.

 

[newtonc]

Very nice work from you as usual.
I will have to stop by for some more lathe lessons.
john

 

[nelsone]

Those look great and they come with a story! That's pretty cool.

If you are getting some more of the wood, I suggest you try making a euro. They are a much more substantial pen and are just about as easy as the slimline (easier once you get the tenon figured out).

 

[ebarr]

Hey Bob,

Can I ask what finish you have on them???

 

[NCPete]

Bob, I just paid some attention to your 'handle' and it is not just Woodartz as in WoodARTS, but is the ARTZ intentional, as in the German for Doctor... implying WoodDoctor???? Sorry, it's late, and I am spending too much time driving through intermediate accounting. or maybe not enough time, if I can contemplate that. OUCH!

 

[woodArtz]

Thanks guys!

John, in-laws in town this weekend, but after that...:-D Might get Wayne to join us too ;-).

Wayne, I used thin CA as a sealer, sanded to 3600, then finished with Mylands FP.

Ed, euros are my favorite pen to turn (and my top seller :icon_thum ), I opted for SL since in-laws already have Euros (curly maple I think :eusa_thin ). I will have to do a Heart Pine euro as soon as I get more wood, thanks.

Pete, nein. ;-) woodArtz was an invention of ours for a unique biz name. :-D Danke schon!

 

[newtonc]

By the way,
I have taken your sharpening tips and tricks and plan on obtaining some of my own in the morning...as well as a new machine upgrade,I haven't decided which yet.I guess I will have to wait and see for myself in the morning.
john

 

[Splinter]

Beautiful pens and with a nice history. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap Dozer made several pens for me last year from tobacco sticks from the farm I was born and raised on and now live on. My grandfather made the tobacco sticks. When I gave my sister one she had tears in her eyes from the joy of getting one. I'm sure your in-laws will treasure them.

 

[MikeH]

Those are beautiful pens and the fact that they have sentimental value makes them all the more special.

Good job!

 

[MikeL]

I have to follow along with the previous comments and commend you on these pens! It's great being able to use a material that has personal value to it and create something that renews its purpose. I recently did something similar with a pen and heart pine. They look great. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Eaglesc]

Beautiful wood,I have some heart pine and maybe some day I will try one.
That being said please take the following as a suggestion.
When making slimlines using the OEM bushings we have a tendency to make the pens with a wasp waist or corset waist.
In the case of these pens there is the desire to show off more of the wood.
My suggestion would be to get a larger slim line kit or throw away the center bushing and modify the shape a little to accentuate the wood.
Anotehr possibility would be to go up to a larger pen like one that takes a PArker style refill.
Just my .02

 

[Gary G]

Beautiful pens!!! :icon_thum

I've made a couple of slims from HP and a few from fatlighter too. That's way cool, 'cause it's practically translucent.
I sent someone, a pen-maker, some antique heart pine; I'm excited to see what they choose to do with it. ;-)

Gary