Ebony pen blanks

[Froggy]

Hi All,

Could someone tell me where I can buy some 1" x 1" Ebony pen blanks please? I have already tried eBay and Turners retreat.

Cheers, Froggy.

 

[marcros]

do they need to be 1"? pen blanks are usually 3/4" which may be why you are struggling.

 

[Froggy]

I would prefer 1" as the 3/4" is a bit tight with a 12mm barrel it only leaves me about 3mm of wood.

 

[Blister]

Here

http://www.charnwood.net/products/produ ... athway-246

 

[Froggy]

Thanks Blister.

 

[Dalboy]

Also try Stile and Bates

 

[Terry - Somerset]

My experience with ebony has been limited but not altogether satisfactory. In particular the wood seems very brittle and chips rather than produces sawdust/shavings when turned. With patience and a lot of sanding it can produce an excellent finish but certainly not my first choice.

Terry

 

[Froggy]

Hi Terry, I've already used it, made a slimline pen. I agree not easy to turn but as you say a bit of extra sanding and the results are good. But I have been asked for a rollerball in Ebony and therefore need a bit thicker blank.

 

[John. B]

I much prefer African Blackwood to Ebony because Ebony finishes resembling plastic whereas AF/Blackwood ranges from very black to multi coloured grains and IMHO is much more attractive.
John. B

 

[Froggy]

John I totally agree, but the person who wants it, wants Ebony.

 

[John. B]

OH well in that case. The customer is ALWAYS right. (IMO)
John. B