More fun with Bocote

[@_zhawkeye_9808]

...such a cool looking wood...and you created great looking pens...👍 Matt

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@DavidM-um2uk]

I like how you use the little circles on the sandpaper to measure your epoxy, I'm stealing that trick.

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

I didn’t even notice that. Good eye. 😊

[@RHumphrey]

haha! Great eye indeed! I didn't even think to mention that... Thank you!

[@oldesertguy9616]

I can't believe the grain pattern. Nature makes the most beautiful things.

[@RHumphrey]

It's a beautiful wood for sure!

[@paulrapp6]

Rod, Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful! Bocote is an amazing wood. It makes fantastic grips for your handgun of choice. Keep the aspidistra flying! God bless. Semper fi, Paul

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Paul! It would make amazing grips... Thinking...

[@mikebuonocore3499]

Beautiful as always!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! 😊

[@SilktheAbsent1]

A fellow oval skew user! One of my favorites that you just don't see getting much attention out there.

[@RHumphrey]

Yes! Agreed, I find they provide better, or smoother maybe, movement on the tool rest.

[@awesomecarsforever]

Absolutely love’em! Superb work as always my friend. See ya soon Brother! ☕️☕️

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks brother!

[@mvecellio1]

Very nice pens. Bocote is one of my favorite woods for pens. Also, I like the Sierra style kit.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much!

[@udorechner6846]

What a beautiful woodpattern and astonishing nice pens. Must be a joy writing with these.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much!

[@scottbeilsmith4261]

Very well done Rod 👍. Barcote is a beautiful looking wood. Both the pens and the thumper turned out great.

[@CrossbowROoF]

I love turning bocote; it's so pretty and fun to work with.

[@RHumphrey]

I'm with you on that!

[@alansimpson596]

Hi Rod. You've just reminded me that I have a few pen kits in stock and several wooden pen blanks. I'd forgotten the joy of making pens as they make such appreciative gifts for friends so I must get down to it soon. Also, I'm pleased that the recent lessons I gave you on working with the skew (keep it sharp) are paying off :-). Semper Fi

[@RHumphrey]

I take all of your instruction to heart... especially since you've made your own thumper... 🤪 Thanks my friend!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Great save to cut that chunk off the longer blank. It’s good to see someone else turn pens with a skew. Great job turning these.

[@RHumphrey]

Just enough for the blanks, and was able to keep the thumper at a good length too. Oh yes, love the skew, especially when sharpened properly, lol... the second run was so much better! Thanks, Doug!

[@williamellis8993]

Those look great, Rod, as does all of your work. Bill

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you , Bill! 😊

[@jnol9009]

Very well done. Beautiful pens! Thx and take care

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@davidmahoy4478]

First time I have ever seen anyone make a pen. Very interesting.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! I'm happy you found it interesting 😊

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Beautiful pens, Rod. 😊

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Rob!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Really beautiful!❤️🤗🐝

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! 😊

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@RHumphrey You’re welcome❤️🤗🐝

[@mvecellio1]

Great job. For Sierra style blanks I have given up the pen mandrel and switched to Sierra turn between centers bushings. They work great with no wobble. Thanks for posting.

[@kathrynseaman6482]

Beautiful wood and finish!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@glencrandall7051]

Between the thumper and these 4 pens you really did that hunk of Bacote proud. That really is a beautiful piece of wood. And except for the shavings on the floor not much waste. Well done. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you my friend! I'll even put those shavings to work as mulch 😊🌱

[@travisgreen3533]

Nice, nice pens. You always do such good work. Thanks for sharing your work.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Absolutely beautiful work Rod thanks for sharing my friend, stay safe strong and healthy and as always God bless. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸SEMPI FI🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks veyr much, Cajun, Hope the same fo you.

[@darylstorer3369]

Very nicely turned Ron. Thank you mate.🤠

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks, mate!

[@jackthompson5092]

Beautiful pens Rod.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Jack!

[@suepeterson5675]

Very Nice Mr H. !😊

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! 😊

[@rayworstine4399]

Good afternoon, Rod. Beautiful wood excellent pens. All the best to you, my friend.

[@jilldavies7094]

Very pretty wood.

[@RHumphrey]

I sure do agree! It's special!

[@jeffs7573]

Beautiful work.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much!

[@trurex007lee7]

Great looking pens.Glad to see you back.

[@garykemp977]

Beautiful work, sir......

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much!

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

What beautiful wood! Great job as always

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Luie!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Nice pens, Top! I love Bocote... used some for the handle of my carving mallet.

[@RHumphrey]

thanks Billy! Gorgeous handle no doubt!

[@douglascampbell9809]

I love the look of Bacote.

[@RHumphrey]

I couldn't agree more! 👍

[@TheJkaeser]

Hi Rod, Great video. Didn't know you turned pens. Did notice a slight flex in your mandrel but didn't appear to affect the end result. I also liked your trick with the dots on the paper.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! Oh, yes, love turning pens. Yep, slight bend on the mandrel, I'll replace it eventually... Funny, I hadn't thought to mention my little epoxy measuring trick, but it's handy 😊

[@darlouthia5153]

Psalms 74:5 ❤. I am ever impressed by the delicate and beautiful things you create.

[@RHumphrey]

You're very kind! Nice verse too, my friend!

[@melissabarron1574]

Great job!! 🐝

[@paulwaldrop]

Nice Job. Semper Fi

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks, Paul!

[@JKWorkShop]

realy beautiful wood

[@RHumphrey]

I really love it! It's nice to work with too.

[@cookiescoop6065]

Very beautiful sir have a great day ✌️

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks, Cookie! you too!

[@waltwhybrewwoodworking]

Nice wood helps make great results.

[@chriswalters5936]

rod nice pens my friends i love that wood its very pretty hope u r doing well brother! u take care of yourself ok? just remember, God loves u, God bless. Chris

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, my friend. I needed to hear that, thank you!

[@chriswalters5936]

@@RHumphrey u doing ok rod? Chris

[@Smallathe]

Very cool ! :)

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you!

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Rod, You know I love a good pen and I absolutely LOVE those four. I used some of the Bocote in my video from the wood you kindly sent me and it was a dream to turn. Is your Mandrel slightly bowed as I saw some movement in it on the Headstock end by the blank? Lovely video my friend. Take care Rod. Cheers, Huw

[@RHumphrey]

Great eye, Huw! yep, my mandrel is a touch off of straight... any worse it would be unusable. I'll get a new one as soon as I remember too... lol. Thanks my friend!

[@lyndacarter4586]

Very lovely, good work. Is the pen mightier than your “thumper”? Both can be effective on changing one’s attitude is my guess?

[@yoshikoogawa-reel7529]

The pen is mightier.. but the thumper hurts more!

[@RHumphrey]

it depends on which one you get poked in the eye with... 😮

[@octaviaria8081]

Very posh !!

[@bobdavis5216]

Looks easy, but I’ve found them harder than I expected. Very pretty wood. Wondering if you have a preference between CA or epoxy? Depends on the wood I suppose. As always, I appreciate the time and advice. Romans 8:18

[@RHumphrey]

I actually prefer CA glue, medium or thick for pen barrels, but I'm out! Not sure how I let that happen, lol... But 5 minute epoxy does the job just fine too. I tend to give it a couple hours past that "5 minute" mark though. Thank you!

[@ianharvey3696]

27/64ths!!!!!! Try metric!

[@RHumphrey]

10.715625 mm (lol... no thank you.) But thanks for watching and commenting! 😊

[@craigmckinney2219]

I dislike bocote. Looks good when you turn it then it turns a nearly uniform dark grey. usually in only a few days. Zebrawood retains its stripes.

[@RHumphrey]

I haven't had that experience with bocote, it has maintained a striking contrast from what I've seen. I wonder why yours turned grey... Sun exposure? Over how much time? I'd love to hear more about that.

[@yoshikoogawa-reel7529]

Spoiler Alert??

[@RHumphrey]

I'm not at liberty to say...