2014 Australia Day Pen Swap - Show us your pens!

[Scott]

This thread is a placeholder only. Do not reply unless you are a participant of the 2014 Australia Day Pen Swap and have received your pen.

[Perfect Pens]

Am I the first ??
Or should I say Michael (Grommett)

Michael was very quick of the mark !! and I had the pleasure of coming home from being interstate to a parcel that was not expected this quick so well done Michael :2tsup:
My two pen swaps are sort of underway and should be done and posted very soon but I will keep you posted.

So here we are with a photo of my pen swap from Michael.
Snr Gent placed in a nice blue velvet draw string pouch and dressed in Mango. I am sure Michael will share with us the finish he placed on this fine piece of timber.
some very nice spalted blanks and a nice piece of Yew and spalted oak. I am sure these are going to make some treasured pens ;-)
Feel free to fill in any gaps Michael and very much appreciated :-)

Thanks
Tony.

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[Grommett]

The mango was from Chris, Mapleman. The finish is Shellawax over a CA sealer. I like the challenge Of a Snr Gent, Its the top barrel that tests.

[Grommett]

Just received a PM from my US partner Glenspens to say he has posted my pen. Glen, you need to clear your inbox to receive my thank you PM. On the other hand if you read this you don't need to bother.

[GLENSPENS]

box cleaned out :2tsup: i moved them but that did not help so i just deleted them........

[USNR'03]

Fred,
AKA Big Shed

The package is in the mail I hope you like it!!

Peter

[Big Shed]

Fred,
AKA Big Shed

The package is in the mail I hope you like it!!

Peter

Thank you my friend, look forward to seeing what you have come up with.

As soon as this weather cools a bit I'll be in the shed.:2tsup:

[SDB777]

Hoping my stuff is well on the way(maybe delivered?) to my pen swap partner!
I did receive mine. And I took a few photo's of it, with the bonus blanks that accompanied the parcel. I must say, you have 'down played' your abilities...this is not something that comes from a 'beginner'....I couldn't find a sanding mark on it anywhere...great attention to detail!

Not one wants to read my ramblings....photo's rule!!
First one is just a shot of the pen resting in its presentation box.
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c271/SDB777/PITH%20pens/AUPenswap2014a_zps2c4e6656.jpg (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/SDB777/media/PITH%20pens/AUPenswap2014a_zps2c4e6656.jpg.html)

Laying on top!
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c271/SDB777/PITH%20pens/AUPenswap2014c_zpsc7683fdf.jpg (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/SDB777/media/PITH%20pens/AUPenswap2014c_zpsc7683fdf.jpg.html)

And finally, laying amongst the 'bounty' of nice blanks...that I will enjoy turning once it warms up a bit around here.
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c271/SDB777/PITH%20pens/AUPenswap2014b_zpsc29fdc76.jpg (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/SDB777/media/PITH%20pens/AUPenswap2014b_zpsc29fdc76.jpg.html)


Thank you Cam(aka....Tangoman)!

Scott (had a fine time) B

[Tangoman]

Scott,
So glad you like the pen and goodies, enjoy some of our lovely Ozzy timbers ! Am very pleased you like the pen, for me has a very cool retro look reminiscent of 70's psychedelia ! (Or a bad LSD trip! )

cam

[MBUMIK]

my pens Sergio and Corbs should leave this week, its been a bad couple of weeks at work so i haven't had much time for playing around

this the pen i received from Surge82/Sergio, sorry for taking so long to post the pickies mate, between work and SWMBO forgetting to bring the parcel home.....

Acrylic Slim Line Stylus, the acrylic is well turned and fits the components very well, the finish is to a high shine, i had to pry it out of SWMBO's hand in order to get the pickies
there is also some nice blanks to have a play with

thanks mate

MIK

[GLENSPENS]

Thanks Michael (Grommett) 2 sweet pens and blanks 1w/hairy oak and the other camo

[Perfect Pens]

Hi Grommett and Merril,

Just to let you know that my part of the Aus Pen swap for 2014 has now been finished and packed and will be on its way via Aus Express Post tomorrow morning :2tsup:
Keep an eye out for the postman in the next couple of days and I hope you both like them.
In my haste to get them packed and addressed I forgot to put my little hand written notes in each parcel. Not to worry I am sure we can all work out what is what when they arrive. :D

Cheers & Thanks and I look forward to seeing your photos posted ;-)

Tony.

[HazzaB]

Hey There,

Received my pen from Touchwood (Jenny) a few days ago, have made hers and packed it tonite, in the mail tomorrow, beautiful Laser cut 'Wood worker' and some blanks, even though we are in the same neighborhood, couple of hours apart, a few of the blanks I don't have. Job well done Jenny 8-)

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[mkypenturner]

hi guys got my pen from david mitchell during the week and only getting time now to post piccies ,
its a great sierra with redgum burl on it and a great range of blanks as well including some of the redgum burl

[corbs]

My two packages are winging the ways to their respective destinations.

The pen from tdrumnut has arrived along with some very nice blanks :2tsup: The pen is a Gunmetal Vertex dressed in Spalted Olivewood. This is the first one of these I've handled and I'm very impressed with the mechanism. I think I will be adding a few of them to my next order when the time comes :). There was one more blank in the package (Honduran Rosewood) but a guest has decided it would make a very nice pen for him to make so it's been cut, drilled & is waiting for the glue to cure now :D

[BSea]

My Australian Partner was Sawdust Maker, and my package arrived today. The pen is a Sedona wrapped in Mackay Cedar and finished with a perfect CA finish. As we all know, in most cases, pictures don't do our pens justice. And this is no exception. The pen looks like it's in a 3D movie.

He also sent along several blanks. The most interesting to me is the Huron Pine. To be honest, I'd never understood all the fuss about this timber. I mean it looks similar to most other pine. Well, I couldn't have been more wrong. I can't wait to make something with this blank.

Thanks Nick!!

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/BSea/Penandblankssmall_zpsd01f318e.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/BSea/media/Penandblankssmall_zpsd01f318e.jpg.html)

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[artme]

Lucky boy!! Great pen to get and some nice blanks!!!:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

[Sawdust Maker]

Received a package from Bob yesterday :D
(and he's received mine) :2tsup: (edit I hadn't seen his post before I posted :doh:)

Anyway a delicious Desert Ironwood pen and some very speccy blanks

thanks muchly Bob - you've been a great penswap partner

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[Sawdust Maker]

My Australian Partner was Sawdust Maker, and my package arrived today. The pen is a Sedona wrapped in Mackay Cedar and finished with a perfect CA finish. As we all know, in most cases, pictures don't do our pens justice. And this is no exception. The pen looks like it's in a 3D movie.

He also sent along several blanks. The most interesting to me is the Huron Pine. To be honest, I'd never understood all the fuss about this timber. I mean it looks similar to most other pine. Well, I couldn't have been more wrong. I can't wait to make something with this blank.

Thanks Nick!!

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Bob

No problems
You were lucky to get that bit of huon - I looked at it and thought "ooh, that's pretty, should I keep it?"

oh and the finish on the Mackay Cedar is the two part Rustins - link here (http://www.rustins.com.au/rustins/rustinsplasticcoating%20p1.htm)

[tdrumnut]

Received my swap from Corbs today, a beautifully finshed PSI chrome bolt action dressed in a spectacular .......... wait for it, I said wait for it .............Gidgee + Silky Oak + Brass + Aluminum + Copper segmented master piece. Simply wonderful pen Andrew thanks heaps. Also in the package was some great blanks one of which (the bottom one in the pic) is a piece of Teak decking from the Young Endeavour. What a great day it is today :U.

[surge82]

Received my pen from MBUMIK today, it's a beautifully made Cigar Pen with aluminium armour playing with red and black wire, and some great blanks including some armour plated Siera blacks, thanks again Mik, love the pen and I'll enjoy the blanks as well !



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[Perfect Pens]

Very nice Surge :-) Nice pen and some nice blanks to make a few more :2tsup: Im sure your going to have some fun.

Cheers
Tony

[MBUMIK]

no worries mate, i am glad that you like it

you will have to start posting your creations to the pen forum as well, the more the merrier

MIK


Received my pen from MBUMIK today, it's a beautifully made Cigar Pen with aluminium armour playing with red and black wire, and some great blanks including some armour plated Siera blacks, thanks again Mik, love the pen and I'll enjoy the blanks as well !



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[Grommett]

My swap from Tony (perfectpensandpencils) arrived yesterday. A beautifully executed Churchill and matching stylus. Many thanks Tony, I think I was the winner in our pairing.

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Tony will enlighten us on the enclosed blanks.

[Perfect Pens]

Michael,

Glad you recived it ok and pleased that you like it :2tsup:
With regards to the blanks to be honest I am not 100% sure exactly what they all are other than the cast blank which was one of my own castings which is a bits and pieces casting. I think the timber blanks are New Guinea Rosewood Burl and QLD Maple but not sure what the others are ? so might need some input from others or Mapleman here :-)

Thought I would share a couple of photos I took prior to sending the parcel to Michael.

Thanks
Tony

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[Grommett]

Thanks again Tony, and your pictures do the pen credit.

[MBUMIK]

i recieved my swap pen from Corbs earlier in the week, but i have been home too late to get pickies, so here it is now

Siera dressed in a MASTERPIECE made up of Gidgee, Silky Oak, Brass, Aluminum & Copper, and a wonderful deep and shiny CA finish to boot

there was also a number of very nice blanks to go with it (he who dies with the most wins:D)

the minister for war and finance decided she wanted that one as well, but i finally won a battle its only taken 30 years:D

thanks Corbs its a treasure thats for sure

MIK

[corbs]

MIK & Trev, glad your pens have touched down safely and that you're happy with them :)

The swap seems to be running smoothly this year, hope there aren't any issues behind the scenes which haven't come to light yet

[Christos]

Now to say that I am a little excited is very much an understatement.

I partnered with David Mitchell and the package was sent about two weeks ago by what I can see from the reminder notice in the post office box. I got back from holidays and I must say what an excellent surprise.


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[Big Shed]

Received a parcel from my US swap partner, USNR'03 (Peter), today.

Not only was there a nice pen in there for me, a Tycoon with a blank by Mrs PTownSubbie, but also a bracelet helper for Mrs Big Shed:2tsup: A very nice touch I thought.

Also received some nice blanks.

My parcel to Peter was sent last Friday, some delay experienced because of the really hot spell we had for a while.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt145/peregrinefred/Pen%20Swaps/2014%20WWF%20Australia%20Day%20Pen%20Swap/2014_02_25-1.jpg

[corbs]

Had my package from MIK turn up yesterday and I'm very happy with what was in it :D

Some great blanks and a MKII bolt action dressed with an awesome Mecha blank :2tsup:

I am yet to be disappointed with one of these swaps, hope everyone else is as happy as I am with how it's all gone :;

[Touchwood]

My swap from HazzaB arrived today - what a beauty! With bling!!:B:B and a presentation box.

(I am ashamed to say that, although I have a plethora of cameras, the photos were taken with my phone - cause it was the quickest option ..... shame, shame :no::no:)

Thanks HazzaB, I will certainly enjoy using this one!

JD


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[MBUMIK]

I am glad that you like it mate, thanks for the exchange it was a pleasure

MIK


Had my package from MIK turn up yesterday and I'm very happy with what was in it :D

Some great blanks and a MKII bolt action dressed with an awesome Mecha blank :2tsup:

I am yet to be disappointed with one of these swaps, hope everyone else is as happy as I am with how it's all gone :;

[USNR'03]

Received a parcel from my US swap partner, USNR'03 (Peter), today.

Not only was there a nice pen in there for me, a Tycoon with a blank by Mrs PTownSubbie, but also a bracelet helper for Mrs Big Shed:2tsup: A very nice touch I thought.

Also received some nice blanks.

My parcel to Peter was sent last Friday, some delay experienced because of the really hot spell we had for a while.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt145/peregrinefred/Pen%20Swaps/2014%20WWF%20Australia%20Day%20Pen%20Swap/2014_02_25-1.jpg


Fred,
I'm real gladd you like the pen. I can't wait to see whats coming this way.

To everyone who put this swap together THANKS, for all of the work that went into making this swap happen!!!!

Regards
Peter

[Grommett]

Received my swap yesterday from Glenspens . A magnificent Sierra dressed in a cast fir cone with a matching stylus. As you see a generous selection of blanks. Many thanks Glen.



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As always my photography does not do justice to the pens.

[USNR'03]

Fred, AKA Big Shed

Got your package today.

It was a my god moment, yes I love it and the blanks please post pictures soonest!!

Thank-you isn't even close.

Regards
Peter

[Big Shed]

Glad you're happy Peter:2tsup: Absolutely amazed how quickly you got it, I only posted this last Friday pm, so 7 days to get to the other side of the world.

I potsed a couple of pens to Babinda south of Cairns on the same day (Express Post) and to my knowledge they haven't arrived yet.

Anyway you asked me to take some pics before I sent it and I did, but forgot to photograph the blanks I included in the parcel, sorry.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt145/peregrinefred/Pen%20Swaps/2014%20WWF%20Australia%20Day%20Pen%20Swap/2014_02_17-1.jpg

[Sawdust Maker]

Nice pen Fred
well executed! :2tsup:

[tdrumnut]

Here are the pics from my swap with Ben aka Beedeejay, a beautiful JR Gent dressed in an orange (he went to the trouble of finding out my favorite colour) and worthless wood blank. Also some cool blanks & scrap burls to play with. Ben also found out that I was dabbling in box making and gave me some nicely figured camphor laurel boards to make boxes with "simply awesome". Thats my swap for this year completed and I have had two great swap partners in Ben & Andrew aka Corbs and could not be happier.

[Grommett]

Lovely stuff, and if I haven't emphasized my swaps this year have been just fantastic.

[Tangoman]

This was my first ever swap What can i say but OMG !!! Look at these wonderful timbers that Scott,SDB77 sent me !! Its a real struggle not to run out into the garage and start drilling and gluing,LOL.
The pen is a Jnr Gent clad in River Birch.

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This photo is shot of the selection of timber blanks - cant decide which to turn first !!

His wife has made the Acrylic blanks, I really like the blank in Green, Copper and Black.

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A Huge Thank You to Scott and his wife !!

Regards,
Cam

[Grommett]

That has been a terrific swap. Can I have them next? A beautiful closed ended pen, doesn't get better.

[David Mitchell]

Here is the pen and blanks from Christos. I thought it was Huon pine :?but Christos tells me it is a Eucalyptus and there are many of them:cool:
Thanks for a great pen and blanks
Regards
David:2tsup:

[GLENSPENS]

Glad that it got to you and you like it ,i had smile when i got the pens from you as it was the same pen i had just sent to you.The pen and key ring blank is a Georgia pine cone cast in Silmar 41. take care Glen
Received my swap yesterday from Glenspens . A magnificent Sierra dressed in a cast fir cone with a matching stylus. As you see a generous selection of blanks. Many thanks Glen.



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As always my photography does not do justice to the pens.

[SDB777]

Keeping with the spirit of the swap, Bob and I did do our swap here. I gave mine to him while at the Februaury IAP Chapter Meeting, and his came home with my wife while he was dropping off blanks for the website. Sort of strange getting paired up with someone that is part of your website....was this planned?

I think I received the better end of this deal!
Not sure on the materials used, but it certainly a stunner(maybe BSea-Bob will stop by and let us know what is happening here), and there is a lot going on!!!

Here's some shots!!!
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c271/SDB777/PITH%20pens/BSea001_zps21cb0ed9.jpg (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/SDB777/media/PITH%20pens/BSea001_zps21cb0ed9.jpg.html)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c271/SDB777/PITH%20pens/BSea002_zps215d3744.jpg (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/SDB777/media/PITH%20pens/BSea002_zps215d3744.jpg.html)

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Let's get close?!?!?!
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By getting right in there with the camera lens, I'm trying to show you that he doesn't need to be worried about someone scrutinizing his turnings.....there is not a flaw to be found!! Thank you Bob on a very well made pen!



Scott (hope he can't get this close on mine) B

[BSea]

Keeping with the spirit of the swap, Bob and I did do our swap here. I gave mine to him while at the Februaury IAP Chapter Meeting, and his came home with my wife while he was dropping off blanks for the website. Sort of strange getting paired up with someone that is part of your website....was this planned?

I think I received the better end of this deal!
Not sure on the materials used, but it certainly a stunner(maybe BSea-Bob will stop by and let us know what is happening here), and there is a lot going on!!!

By getting right in there with the camera lens, I'm trying to show you that he doesn't need to be worried about someone scrutinizing his turnings.....there is not a flaw to be found!! Thank you Bob on a very well made pen!

Scott (hope he can't get this close on mine) BHmm, That's funny because I do remember a few flaws.:rolleyes: And the light wood is Acacia with walnut scallops and accents. The finial & green rings are alumilite. For some reason the finial turned out darker than I thought it would. But I'm glad you liked it Scott. You knew you were getting a custom finial, right?!?!?

[BSea]

And I thought I would follow up with Scott's pen he made for me. It's Hemlock cones cast in PR. When I 1st saw the pen, I thought he'd come up with a new way of swirling resin. There is so much movement with the colors swirling around the cones. The 3D effect is awesome, and something pictures just won't show. But I'll try anyway.
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/BSea/Woodturning/ScottPen2small_zps69009f2b.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/BSea/media/Woodturning/ScottPen2small_zps69009f2b.jpg.html)

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And just to show a closeup.
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Thanks Scott.:2tsup::2tsup:
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[DaveTTC]

Well I'm a little embarrased by my own efforts when I see what I got ...... wooo hoooo

I am a beginner pen man, done heaps (by my standards) of slim lines but nothing else.

Check this out

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/06/urubugyp.jpg

nice stash of blanks with a pen beyond anything I imagined.

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what I did not see was what type of wood the pen is

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but she sure is prettyhttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/06/pa9yguse.jpg

now my timbers are pine, pine hmmm might be able to find some pine, and on a real lucky day a bit of redgum.

my pen and blanks are from ................ mkypenturner

thanks Troy


Dave the turning cowboy

turning wood into art

[mkypenturner]

Well I'm a little embarrased by my own efforts when I see what I got ...... wooo hoooo

I am a beginner pen man, done heaps (by my standards) of slim lines but nothing else.

Check this out

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/06/urubugyp.jpg

nice stash of blanks with a pen beyond anything I imagined.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/06/aquqy9aj.jpg

what I did not see was what type of wood the pen is

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/06/uny4eher.jpg

but she sure is prettyhttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/06/pa9yguse.jpg

now my timbers are pine, pine hmmm might be able to find some pine, and on a real lucky day a bit of redgum.

my pen and blanks are from ................ mkypenturner

thanks Troy


Dave the turning cowboy

turning wood into art glad you like it dave , it came up really nice the timber is called gutta percha from outback qld

[Bedangerous]

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I received a box in the mail yesterday from Jason (Hotrodder97). What an beautiful example of workmanship the pen is. I am humbled by his generosity in not only sharing the pen but a whole collection of different woods. Jason thanks. You set the bar very high indeed.

Mitch (Bedangerous).

BTW the meaning of the forum name is because I only know as much to Bedangerous.




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[PenTurner]

Received my pen, and box , and blanks from Darrin today, superb workmanship and beautiful pen and box. Apparently the box is made from a "disaster" cast!!!!,The pen is from Maple and Walnut, the pattern being made with maple and black walnut slivers,
There are three lots of pattern around the circumference, requiring 120 degree angle cutting, thanks very much Darrin, much appreciated.:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:Amos:)
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[darrin1200]

Your very welcome Amos.

Thank you very much for the kind words. This was a design I've had in my head for a while. I'm glad I was able to bring it out for you.

Darrin McArthur

[Nai84]

Hey All

Received my swap from m.t last week sorry about the late post just took pics today :-D

These are very lovely pens and blanks and will go very nicely into my collection :-D of course they will get used. So I thankyou very much m.t for these awesome gifts

I should have yours done very soon and out in the post asap

Once again Thankyou

Vic Black wood and Silky Oak spalted

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Thanks

Ian

[sturina]

I received my beautiful pen from Edgar (Echomann) today. It is a Vintage Converatble kit with Pecan wood from his farm.

I also received some fantastic wood blanks from his native Texas. Cant wait to turn a few up

Thanks Edgar:2tsup:

[Beedeejay]

Hi All,

Firstly, Sorry Trev, I received my swap weeks ago but i only just got round to taking photos of my score,

Secondly, I Received my swap parcel from Michigan Mike on my birthday (4th of March) but I haven't opened it yet as i am waiting until I send my parcel to him, which should be Monday as i had encountered a few small problems but that will be sorted this weekend



So now back to my score from Trev,

The pen is a gold vertex clicker wrapped in a beautifully finished piece of myrtle burl,

and the rest of my score is some awesome blanks, some of which have given me a bit of a push to hurry up and start casting :D Especially the couple of wormy/borer hole filled NGR and what i think was forest redgum
some of the other timbers are, Banksia, English Elm, Bubinga, Marri Paperbark, New Guinea Rosewood - Burl and Figured,

Trev also included one of his own cast blanks, and then while we were touring his shed he gave me a liquid amber pod cast blank he had done as well

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Again thank you Trev,

I have recieved a great Pen and a good new friend in the process,

Cheers Ben

[Grommett]

The thing I love about this pen swap are the connections we make.

[Beedeejay]

The thing I love about this pen swap are the connections we make.


That is the main reason I decided to do the swap again,
We have pairings from all over the world and both this year and last year I was lucky enough to have one of my swap partners live less then an hours drive away and we had the chance to catch up in person, which I really enjoyed,
thanks again to Scott and his helpers for organizing ,
cheers Ben

[DaveTTC]

I think I did something similar to Beedejay

MrPukaShell sent me these two divine pens just over a week ago now I think it was

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/20/ebabuset.jpg

The finish is stunning ... CA I guess

Also got this bonus with it

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/20/yjabygug.jpg

Hope your parcel is not far away and the one to Qsld must be very close by now


Dave the turning cowboy

turning wood into art

[MrPukaShell]

Dave I am glad that you liked the pens. Yes the finish is CA. I liked the history of the American Chestnut tree I hope you have had the time to read up on it. Made a really nice pen. The swap was awesome and I look forward to receiving your parcel.

Thanks again,

Robert

[MrPukaShell]

Well it actually arrived two weeks ago. I was very pleased to see the contents of the package that Edgar sent me. One could only dream of having some of this timber on land that you owned. I even got some Durlin rods to make bushings for doing CA finish. He sent me a beautiful pen made from Mesquite. I wish my pictures were half as good as the actual pen. Thank you for all of the extras. Have a great day all.

[mkypenturner]

got my pen from dave TTC last week , been busy with work and stuff will try and post a piccie tomorrow night

[sturina]

Received my second pen in the post today from Barry A.K.A Mannum3. Its a great Executive Seirra though not sure on the wood. Already given it a work out. also included were some great Aussie blanks to play with. Must make some time in the shed to do some turning!

[DaveTTC]

congratulations on your stash and pen ... I can see I am going to have to venture into the Seirra line up


Dave the turning cowboy

turning wood into art

[mannum3]

Received my second pen in the post today from Barry A.K.A Mannum3. Its a great Executive Seirra though not sure on the wood. Already given it a work out. also included were some great Aussie blanks to play with. Must make some time in the shed to do some turning!


Pleased you like the pen, the timber came from Western Queensland, the gatherer said it was Dead Finish, whereas the "guru's" at Wyong, NSW said Purple Gidgii.
Cheers Barry.

[GLENSPENS]

Mariruth where are you .:? your mail box is full

[mkypenturner]

ok finally had a few minutes to drag out my tablet to take these pics as running out of times each day anyway here it is its a slimline from english oak love the shape of this as i just do a fairly flat profile also came with a bunch of blanks pre rounded of a heap of timbers that i didnt have in my collection

[DaveTTC]

I think I labeled all the blanks. If not there should be a letter on them and I can let you know what they are


Dave the turning cowboy

turning wood into art

[MrPukaShell]

Received my stash from my Aussie partner DaveTTC. I got a pen and pencil set that is beautiful. Dave even sent some awesome blanks that I want to get to ASAP. As soon as I get this new camera figured out I will post some pictures. Thanks for all of the items you really went above and beyond.

Robert

[DaveTTC]

Robert glad you like them. Great to hear they arrived safely.

Those pens have a story and are a limited resource. Ned Kelly, a notorious bush ranger once wanted to write his side of the story of how he ended up where he was.


A little Ned Kelly & Jerilderie history.

Situated in the Main Street of Jerilderie the building that served as a residence also housed the printing press for the Jerilderie and Urana Gazette. Steeped in history this building is most well known for its association with the Kelly Gang

Jerilderie's printing press was one of the prime attractions thar bought the Kelly Gang to the town, as it would enable them to print the 7,500 word letter (later known as the Jerilderie Letter) that Ned had dictated to fellow gang member Joe Byrne.

Ned Kelly and his gang held the town up over 3 days as he was in Jerilderie from 8th - 10th February 1879. When Ned attended the printery Samuel Gill the then editor and printer was absent so his letter was left with bank accountant Edwin Living to hand on for printing. This never happened in Ned's life time.

In recent years the Jerilderie Shire had the building renovated and repaired. As part of this some of the original floor was pulled up and replaced. This old floor which was essentially sitting on the ground. The Murray Pine boards were rescued from the local tip so a little of Kelly history can live on.



Dave the turning cowboy

turning wood into art

[Beedeejay]

Robert glad you like them. Great to hear they arrived safely.

Those pens have a story and are a limited resource. Ned Kelly, a notorious bush ranger once wanted to write his side of the story of how he ended up where he was.


A little Ned Kelly & Jerilderie history.

Situated in the Main Street of Jerilderie the building that served as a residence also housed the printing press for the Jerilderie and Urana Gazette. Steeped in history this building is most well known for its association with the Kelly Gang

Jerilderie's printing press was one of the prime attractions thar bought the Kelly Gang to the town, as it would enable them to print the 7,500 word letter (later known as the Jerilderie Letter) that Ned had dictated to fellow gang member Joe Byrne.

Ned Kelly and his gang held the town up over 3 days as he was in Jerilderie from 8th - 10th February 1879. When Ned attended the printery Samuel Gill the then editor and printer was absent so his letter was left with bank accountant Edwin Living to hand on for printing. This never happened in Ned's life time.

In recent years the Jerilderie Shire had the building renovated and repaired. As part of this some of the original floor was pulled up and replaced. This old floor which was essentially sitting on the ground. The Murray Pine boards were rescued from the local tip so a little of Kelly history can live on.



Dave the turning cowboy

turning wood into art




I Love timber that has a story!
and that one is a beauty.
Thanks for sharing Dave

[darrin1200]

Amos I am floored.

The box has arrived. The wood on that pen is fantastic, what is it? I already have a kit planned for the extra blank you sent.
The nib section and custom jewels look great. Did you make the metal portion of the section, as well as the wood overlay?
The engraved box is a beautiful addition and the crests put it front and center of my collection.
When I get home, I will take some pictures and get them posted.

Darrin

[darrin1200]

I was finally able to get some photos taken.

The fit and finish of this pen is excellent. I hope everyone can see quality of the work in my photos, I am definitely not a pro photographer. I'm still waiting to hear from Amos about the wood, but I think its incredible.

The box is a beautiful added touch. I retired from the Canadian Army, after 26 years service. The horse image on the left was my branch, Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (REME Rats). The right is my trade badge as Sgt. Weapons Technician (Gun Plumber).

I am honoured by this new center piece of my collection.

Once again Amos, thank you for making my first Aussie Pen Swap such a memorable experience.



Darrin McArthur

[PenTurner]

Hello Darrin, glad you liked it, although it does need some improvement. The timber is Tasmanian Maple Burl, it needed stabilising and even while turning it needed more stabilising, it has a great grain but very porous in nature, the kit is a Majestic. Amos
Here are some more photos.
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/WoodenInk/Darrin%20McArthur%20Pen%20Swap/Pen%20Swap%202014/pen2TassieMapleBurl14_zps98d205b1.jpg (http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/WoodenInk/media/Darrin%20McArthur%20Pen%20Swap/Pen%20Swap%202014/pen2TassieMapleBurl14_zps98d205b1.jpg.html)
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http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/WoodenInk/Darrin%20McArthur%20Pen%20Swap/Pen%20Swap%202014/pen2TassieMapleBurl6_zps69a6fa54.jpg (http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/WoodenInk/media/Darrin%20McArthur%20Pen%20Swap/Pen%20Swap%202014/pen2TassieMapleBurl6_zps69a6fa54.jpg.html)
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/WoodenInk/Darrin%20McArthur%20Pen%20Swap/Pen%20Swap%202014/pen2TassieMapleBurl9_zps3529e3ab.jpg (http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/WoodenInk/media/Darrin%20McArthur%20Pen%20Swap/Pen%20Swap%202014/pen2TassieMapleBurl9_zps3529e3ab.jpg.html)
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/WoodenInk/Darrin%20McArthur%20Pen%20Swap/Pen%20Swap%202014/pen2TassieMapleBurl11_zpsb42ef6ea.jpg (http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/WoodenInk/media/Darrin%20McArthur%20Pen%20Swap/Pen%20Swap%202014/pen2TassieMapleBurl11_zpsb42ef6ea.jpg.html)
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/WoodenInk/Darrin%20McArthur%20Pen%20Swap/Pen%20Swap%202014/pen2TassieMapleBurl9_zps3529e3ab.jpg (http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/WoodenInk/media/Darrin%20McArthur%20Pen%20Swap/Pen%20Swap%202014/pen2TassieMapleBurl9_zps3529e3ab.jpg.html)

[Ironwood]

Exceptional work Amos. Very nice indeed. :2tsup:

[PenTurner]

Thanks Brad, Darrin , I am having trouble with my email provider, have patience and I will send a Work in Progress that may help with the blank. Amos

[Nai84]

Hey All

Got my swap from delbs (Nathan) today what a nice package to come home too :-D

Mate really love these pens and blanks many thanks for the swap and I hope you and m.t have received your packages ;-)

Well here they are
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/10/8y4ymeje.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/10/asypemy6.jpg

Thanks


Ian

[edohmann]

I got Robert's pen several weeks ago, but I just finally got around to shooting & uploading pictures.

The pen is an awesome Hawaiian Koa on an elegant cigar. Beautifully done, Robert - the fit and finish are awesome. Thanks also for giving me some hints on how I can improve my finishes.

Robert also sent an amazing medium flat rate box full of goodies. Lots of Hawaiian pen blanks, a couple of big chunks of buckeye burl, some cholla cactus, some corian, and a whole bunch of chopsticks. It's amazing the uses you can find for chopsticks in a woodshop.

Thanks Robert - you really outdid yourself and this is a pen that I will treasure.



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[edohmann]

I got Stuart's pen a couple of weeks ago, but I just finally got around to shooting & uploading pictures.

The pen is an awesome Spalted Avocado on a gold plated cigar. Beautifully done, Stuart - the fit and finish are awesome.

Stuart also sent me several aussie pen blanks - all of which are totally new to me. I can't wait to try them out.

Thanks Stuart - I really enjoyed our chats. It's nice to get to know someone from around the world and even nicer to have a pen from Australia in my collection.

Ed

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[GLENSPENS]

got my pen and some nice blanks from Christos to day...:D my photo taken is not the best not as good as the pen Thanks Glen

[GLENSPENS]

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[PenTurner]

Thank you for this swap Jason, beautiful copper plated fountain pen. Also received 4 lovely spalted blanks.
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[Christos]

I picked up my parcel today and managed to get the camera at the same place as the pen that I received from Glenspens.

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Along with the pen I also got quite a few blanks.

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It was a last minute swap but a great surprise to receive the parcel.

Thank you Glen.

[GLENSPENS]

I picked up my parcel today and managed to get the camera at the same place as the pen that I received from Glenspens.

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Along with the pen I also got quite a few blanks.

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It was a last minute swap but a great surprise to receive the parcel.

Thank you Glen.
Glad you got it and like it ,also hope that the blanks are some you don't have . Happy turning Glen

[Christos]

Quite a few of the blanks I did not have. Right now I do thanks to you. I hope to get making pens in the next few months.

[PenTurner]

Just to let you know,

"The pen is Douglas Fir Bark from the Pacific Northwest. We stabilize it, and it can be turned, just like wood. Who knew?"

Thanks Jason, I am using this Fountain Pen as my daily pen, I get comments about it all the time. Amos:):2tsup:

[mach70]

Well I have not been on the forum or spending much if any time in the shed due to some personal issues. Due to this I have been running late very late completing my swaps. Thankfully my swap partners have been understanding around my circumstances.

I received my pen and some extra's from Mr Vic a few weeks ago but it has unfortunately been damaged in transit. The damage appears to be the result of the package being dropped on its end. It is a shame as it is a fine looking pen.

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The pen included some timbers new to me that I will have fun using, Persimon, African Mahogany, Birdseye Maple, TRex (teeth not included), Flamin Box Elder & Tiger Wood.
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Today I posted out the Pen I have made and some extra's for Mr Vic and returned the pen he made so he has the opportunity to repair the damage.

I did converse with Vic (email) about the damage and he advised that it should be brought up on the forum as a warning to all to ensure you package your pens carefully when posting to hopefully avoid any damage.

I have partially completed my other pen swap for mick61 and will endeavour to have it fully completed and posted next week.

Thanks to all for understanding.

Shawn

[Christos]

That is a bit of a shame of it being dropped.

Good thing for Mach70 to try and complete his pen swap.

[Mr Vic]

I'll be keeping an eye out for the package Shawn. The post office left me a notice for last years swap package. Since it went throught customs they required a signature. When I drove over to sign and pick it up they couldn't find it. I raise holly bejesus and the Post Master personally delivered it to the house.


I'll have to dissasemble, sand off the CA and then refinish the pen. I'll make darn sure to over package it for the return trip.

[Sawdust Maker]

This turned up from Merril (mlloy23) on Thursday
and I sent him my side of the deal on Friday

Nice pen mate and thanks for the blanks

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[Mr Vic]

Glad to announce I received my swap pens with goodies from Joanne (josquiggley) last Monday and Shawn (Mach70) on Tuesday. I didn't get to my shop to photo them as it was about 20 degrees, snowing and I have no Insulation in my shop. The relatives arrived...

Both pens are fountains and look awesome. The one from Shawn is a Pristina wrapped in "Gidee" if I read correctly. Jo didn't tell me what the wood is but the fittings look similar to the Pristina. I'll get some photos to post this week. Shawn’s damaged pen arrived back with out further damage... I'll be able to sand it down, refinish then send it back.

Thanks for the swap. By the way today it's in the 80s...Just got to love living in Colorado USA...

Vic