Four Slimlines
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BULLWINKLE
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Nice work. Pink Ivory is in fact very difficult. Best turned with carbide chisels and even then, it's very hard to turn.
Wmcullen
Member
That's a great variety of shapes and colors.
Thank you for your comments.
Yes used Carbide but still difficult also prone to chipping on the ends where the wood is thin.
Woodchipper
Member
Pink ivory is a new one for me. Available in the US? Those are nice pens, BTW.
John thank you for comments. Its Latin name is Berchemia Zeyheri I would imagine it's available in the US origins South Africa. Hope this helps.
Woodchipper
Member
Thanks. will check to see if it's available in the US. Google showed several sources but it is expensive.
egnald
Member
Very Cool - Dave
BULLWINKLE
Member
Turning palm is similar. Probably even more difficult.
Smokey S
Member
I have purchased pink ivory pen blanks about a year ago at Woodcraft Houston South. At the time, I really didn't think it was difficult to turn with carbide tools. It finished very nice with ca.Although being a newbe then, I probably didn't know the difference. I still have a couple of blanks left and hopefully in the near future I will turn another pen with it. just saying……
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Thank you