Box elder is native to North America where it is most commonly found in the central and eastern United States. It can grow as large as 80 feet tall with a 2-foot diameter. It’s heartwood is frequently streaked with red or pink flames, the result of an anti-fungal produced by the tree when it is wounded. Box elder is sometimes called “ash-leaved maple.” It is technically a maple tree although its lumber is softer, weaker, and lighter than almost all other species of maple.
Stabilizing is the process of using a vacuum chamber to replace the air pockets in a soft wood with resin, without or without an added dye. This process creates a stable, hardened wood blank that is safe to turn, is nearly impervious to moisture, and can be polished to a high gloss.
This pen has mystery, flair, and elegance plus a smooth twist mechanism.
Accepts Parker-style ballpoint refills.
Information on box elder from the Wood Database. Information on stabilization from The Wood Turners Catalog.
