Different Treatment to a Powder Measure

[jon math]

I enjoy wood turning and making pens is a hobby of mine. I treated this powder measure like a pen project. I bored a wood block the same size as the measure's body and turned the block into a wood sleeve, just as one does in making a pen. I'm not sure if I like the final result. It is just as functional as the original, and just as safe -- no risk of static etc. , and it matches my tee-handled short starter (also a turning project). It just doesn't look right to me.

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

I kind like it! Great workmanship!

 

[The Crisco Kid]

Maybe some other wood like Ebony would look more like what you want.

 

[jon math]

Maybe some other wood like Ebony would look more like what you want.

I do wish I used a darker wood. In person it is a bit darker than the flash on my phone makes it look, and I hope as I use it the powder residue off my hands will darken it a lot.

 

[Pete G]

I do wish I used a darker wood. In person it is a bit darker than the flash on my phone makes it look, and I hope as I use it the powder residue off my hands will darken it a lot.

Use an alcohol based stain.

 

[hanshi]

It's quite unique and looks very nice to me. Plus there's nothing wrong with experimentation. And it's adjustable too.

 

[oldwood]

jon math , you are crazy good talented. Thinking out of the box is amazing.

 

[Banjoman]

Yep, it doesn’t look right. It would look better in one of my shooting bags.

 

[TDM]

Well done, I like it as is.

 

[Big Tom 52]

Both look great!