Apple wood for pens etc.

[Adrian Lawrie]

Is apple wood any use for making pens etc?

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[The Visitor]

I make pens.
I put apple in my smoker.
Never thought about it for a pen.
To light and soft.
You have better have it dryed out and stable.

I prefer darker colours.
Neet grains and burls.
And yes, I am using some of the fancy plastics now too.

if it looks good as a blank, why not try it?

John

Post by Adrian Lawrie
Is apple wood any use for making pens etc?

[Al]

Apple is a GREAT wood for pens!!! Almost all of the fruit woods turn nice,
have great figure, and make nice pens. I've got some apple blanks sitting
here ready to go.

Al

Post by The Visitor
I make pens.
I put apple in my smoker.
Never thought about it for a pen.
To light and soft.
You have better have it dryed out and stable.
I prefer darker colours.
Neet grains and burls.
And yes, I am using some of the fancy plastics now too.
if it looks good as a blank, why not try it?
John

Post by Adrian Lawrie
Is apple wood any use for making pens etc?

[F***@mailinator.com]

Post by Adrian Lawrie
Is apple wood any use for making pens etc?

Hi Adrian,

Check out the new forum on www.fountainpennetwork.com dedicated to pen
turning and custom manufacturing. We've got a broad range of pen
makers on there, from novice to experts, who can surely answer your
question. As always, registration is free and allows you unlimited
posting.

Hope to see you there!

[Eddie Munster]

And don't forget to check out rec.crafts.woodturning

Like a lot of groups, it looks quiet, until you ask a question.
Lots of expert help and fast responses.

John

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Post by Adrian Lawrie
Is apple wood any use for making pens etc?

Hi Adrian,
Check out the new forum on www.fountainpennetwork.com dedicated to pen
turning and custom manufacturing. We've got a broad range of pen
makers on there, from novice to experts, who can surely answer your
question. As always, registration is free and allows you unlimited
posting.
Hope to see you there!