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Tiger Oak and Chrome Ballpoint TwistPen
EUROPEAN TIGER OAK - Quercus robur
Tiger Oak is not a distinct species of Oak, but rather is European Oak that has been infected with a fungus. This fungus has the effect of turning the wood a deep brown colour. Once the wood has been cut and dried, the fungus dies, leaving a rich golden brown colour. Timber that has been partially affected is called Tiger Oak, timber that has been fully affected is called Brown Oak. With an oil finish, Tiger Oak will turn a beautiful deep brown colour.
Turned on September 15th 2014 from a nicely figured piece of Tiger Oak although this pen is bordering on the Brown Oak with just the odd golden hint. I used just a few coats of boiled linseed oil and cyanoacrylate to finish this pen to retain the warmth of colour and touch of the natural wood. It was made whilst we were moored a mile or so outside Brinklow, we were on our way to get some quotes for boat work.
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1. Tiger Oak and Chrome Ballpoint Pen
2. The tiger oak blank is on the far left, you can see that it is darker than unaffected oak and has a two-tone colour
3. Ready for action
1. Tiger Oak and Chrome Ballpoint Pen
2. The tiger oak blank is on the far left, you can see that it is darker than unaffected oak and has a two-tone colour
3. Ready for action
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