Pen Tray

[JohnRB]

Hi

Just finished this Pen Tray for my wife, she is an amateur artist and is having a Studio built in the garden next week, this is to put all her pens etc in. it measures 10" x 5.5". I really like working with this Mahogany from Alwayshobbies, I have finished it with 3 coats of Danish Oil.

Cheers

John

 

[nadnerb]

Hi John
Very nice!!!! Did you stack cut the sides or do them singley ? The detail is very impressive. If you are looking for a nice polish try Wood Silk as a finish over the danish oil, it is cheap as chips and gives a lovely finish
Regards
Brendan

 

[JohnRB]

Hi Brendan

No I didn't stack cut, did them individually. Not tried stack cutting yet, but will give it a go. I'll have a look at wood silk and give it a go, thanks for the advice - always welcome.

Cheers

John

 

[JohnRB]

Hi Brendan

I forgot to ask what sort of finish does the wood silk give, does it bring out the grain like Danish Oil ?

Cheers

John

 

[gilljc]

Hi John
lovely work and impressive patience

Gill

 

[nadnerb]

Hi John
The wood silk is a non silicone based beeswax spray polish, it really brings out the grain. I use it on all the pieces I make , if yu spray the wood leave it for a couple of hours and then spray again and then polish it looks great
Regards
Brendan

 

[Claymore]

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[JohnRB]

Thanks Brendan & Brian

I have just got some, will give it a go on my next project.

Thanks for all your help both, I am glad I joined this forum, people are so helpful at giving advice.

Cheers

John