Not tired of my Zebra or Walnut wood yet, but I decided to make a few other offerings for the TAPS pipe expo coming up in a couple of weeks. Went to my local Klingspor's this afternoon and picked up some blocks of Wenge, Cocobolo, and Granadillo wood. I wanted some Ebony, but they'd just had a sale last weekend and were sold out, so I went with this.
The first one I decided to cut and shape was the Wenge, which in my opinion, looks like a darker version of Zebra wood and is quite beautiful.
I love when I'm finished shaping and start fine sanding, working my way up through about 4000 grit micro mesh and buffing. You can really see how it polishes to a near mirror finish.
Next up will either be some Cocobolo or Rosewood. Thinking Rosewood.
The first one I decided to cut and shape was the Wenge, which in my opinion, looks like a darker version of Zebra wood and is quite beautiful.
I love when I'm finished shaping and start fine sanding, working my way up through about 4000 grit micro mesh and buffing. You can really see how it polishes to a near mirror finish.
Next up will either be some Cocobolo or Rosewood. Thinking Rosewood.