Alan Walker, Murrumbateman, NSW

Triangular Pen Box and Pen
NZ kauri, ancient redgum
176 x 76 x 69mm h

This pen box and pen is from a limited run of three units. I made two units as expressions of appreciation, one for my wife of 46 years, and one for the person who has given generously of his time encouraging me from the beginning of my woodworking journey.
The design came from my desire to create a very distinctive box combining two very special timbers. These timbers are 45,000 year old New Zealand kauri and 5,000 year old ancient redgum from Australia. A pen maker colleague made the pens for me from ancient redgum. The pen rests in a suede sling.
As I wanted to put something of myself into these very special boxes, all of the angles were hand cut and planed.
I used epoxy resin on these boxes.
The boxes are finished in shellac and wax.

Photos: Alan Walker