PE Pen

Polyethylene (HDPE) Pen.  Since I've worked in PE manufacturing for years, I wanted to try this.  The PE is much softer than most turning materials.  The sanding was tough and took a LONG time.  The best I could do, at least the first time is more of a matte finish.  Pen

Sawmill

Went to the Clinton Sawmill museum yesterday.  http://thesawmillmuseum.org/

They had rough cut wood for sale for $1.50 a BF.  I ended up with three slabs, 5' x 2" x 12" for $24.  They said it was hickory and maple.  Looking at it under the lens, I'd say all three are white oak.