2016 Australian Pen Swap - Show us your Pens!!

[sturina]

Please place photos, descriptions etc of the pens you have received in this thread :2tsup:

[PenTurner]

:2tsup::2tsup:Big thank you to Stuart, thanks for my pen, :2tsup:a closed end Sierra in Tulip wood with a natural finish. Amos:):)
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[Christos]

That's the first one off the rank.

[sturina]

This is my pen from Pen Turner and the pictures just don't do it justice. Its a magnificant Alligator jaw in Red Resin on a Majestic Rollerball.:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup: Thanks Pen Turner its amazing

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[Mobyturns]

This is my Celtic Knot pen swap going to Steve Baker - QLD Silver Ash (from JG) with Silver Ash insert and dyed black veneer in the completed tube only, and streaky Myrtle veneer in the fitted pen. Kit is Black Titanium Sierra.

I have included a couple of little extras for you Steve :U.

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Doh in my haste I've posted to the wrong thread, please move to the show us your pens thread - pretty please :D

[Mobyturns]

Micheal registered as possibly 2 swaps so was a late addition after a little confusion with the original draw - so thank you Micheal for the fantastic pen I received. Micheal can give the details on the cast pen.

This is his wonderful pen.

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& both pens together.

sorry you will just have to wait :D

the pen is in the mail today Micheal, sorry for the delay as I have been on SL.

[PenTurner]

For some reason?:? probably finger trouble:rolleyes: When I go looking at the pens I end up in 2015?????:? Amos:)

[darrin1200]

Just got my package from "sturina".

It is a Sn Gent, wrapped up in Huon Pine. What a beautiful wood, I see why it's your favorite, and its an amazing pen. It is done with a natural finish, which I love, it has a smooth silky feel.

The fit and finish is excellent. Stuart you are an Artisan. The package filler is perfect, I currently only have two of them in my wood collection.

I am getting caught up in the shop Stuart. I should have your pen to you by the deadline. I'm a little nervous, you have set a high bar for me."

Thanks again.

[PenTurner]

What a beautiful piece of wood turned into a pen:):2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:, Darrin, if ever I get to visit Canada you will have to super glue all the pens to the bench!!!:oo::oo::rolleyes: Amos:)

[Christos]

Anyone else finished turning their pens for the swap?

[BamBam53]

I have finished my pen, a bit later than I thought. It will be on it's way to MIK tommorrow.

[Stevebaker142]

Thanks Mobyturns,

The pen and extra bits are great, it makes some of my efforts seem very amateurish. I am looking forward to using the extra bits I just hope I can do them the justice they deserve.
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[MBUMIK]

My Parcel Arrived from BamBam53 today

after tearing, well slicing the bag off the treasure that was sure to be inside - yes i was impatient

i found this amazing pen, i am not sure what the component set is, but i like it, my guess is that it is made from Swamp Kauri, only guessing using the blanks as a guide, and yes there was a number of different wood blanks included, i am sure Michael will fill us in

the finish is awesome and the wood has a sheen that changes with the light shining on it from different angles

Thanks Michael, your pen is on the way, it left last Friday so you should get it i the next couple of days

all the best

MIK

[BamBam53]

MIK
I should have included some details on the pen in the package. http://d1r5wj36adg1sk.cloudfront.net/images/smilies/blush-anim-cl.gif

The pen is a Penn State Industries Magnetic Cap Vertex in gun metal. You are right on with the timber, it is swamp Kauri from the same block as the blanks I sent. The finish is CA over boiled linseed oil to bring out the grain. I was told this swamp Kauri is about 4000 years old.
The other Kauri blanks labeled 'gum' are full of resin and are a bit like plastic to turn. Kauri gum was used in paints and adhesives last century.
The swamp Totara has been buried and changed from it's normal red / brown colour to black. It comes up well with a CA finish and has some spectacular grain.
The Black Maire is a hard New Zealand native timber. Again it has nice grain.

Your parcel arrived today and I must have been ripping it apart about the same time you got mine. The pen is fantastic and I will post some photos tomorrow.

Michael

[BamBam53]

This is the pen and goodies I received from MBUMIK. The pen is fantastic and I really like it.

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I will have to turn the New Zealand flag castings pretty quickly. There is a referendum underway on changing the New Zealand flag and they may become obsolete.:oo:

Michael

[MBUMIK]

I am very happy that you like the pen mate

if they change the flag then the pens will become collectors items and worth even more!!!


This is the pen and goodies I received from MBUMIK. The pen is fantastic and I really like it.

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I will have to turn the New Zealand flag castings pretty quickly. There is a referendum underway on changing the New Zealand flag and they may become obsolete.:oo:

Michael

[borand]

I sent my pens out today from the US. It may take some time to get to Mark & David. After seeing some of these pictures, I'm not sure I want them to arrive!

I chose the bolt-action pens from PSI with two-toned Texas Ebony. After all, nothing says "Texas" like a rifle pen! This was the first time I have turned Texas Ebony (native to S. Texas and northern Mexico) and I really like turning it. It is very dense and hard. I'll have to keep my eye out on some more because it is difficult to find.

I hope it meets the high standards that the rest of ya'll have set here!

Brady...

[Mobyturns]

I've been meaning to post this for a while,

Swap Michael Vale - cast resin pen; with Geoff Whaling (Mobyturns) Celtic knot pen.

[Gabriel]

One of my swaps all done and dusted!!

A lovely looking redgum pen from Petewright,finished in a natural wax. I haven't ever used a wax to finish a pen (usually ca, actually its really the only thing I've used....time to branch out). It feels quite nice in the hand, has a lovely subtle grain and is finished really well!!

Top job Pete!!

He also included quite a few blanks of redgum and ironbark!! Can't wait to uncover some of the hidden gems!!

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Thanks again to the organizers this year.... once again its a great chance to have some fun (and try extra hard because I know someone who knows what goes on behind the scenes is looking at the final product.... not just a family member) and say hi to different members of this great forum!!

Cheers

Gab

[Stevebaker142]

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Received my package from David today, opened to find this great redgum pen and a few blanks. Thanks David it is great, also very nice hold and writes well.

Mine were sent this week so you should receive shortly.

As Gabriel said, thanks to organizers for this, it is great to see others work in the flesh to be able to see and feel the work that goes into these, only fellow turners spend the time working out how to do it and understand the work involved in getting the finish just the way you want it.

Thanks to everyone involved, I am already looking at new things to do with pens.

Cheers
Steve

[PenTurner]

Recived my pen and some blanks from Peter Wright, a slimline in Iron Bark, it is turned neatly and finished with natural wax, I really like it.:2tsup::2tsup: Thank You Peter, I know Peter hasn't been feeling too well and hope he is in full strength soon.Amos:):2tsup:

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[David Mitchell]

Received my pen and blanks from Steve yesterday :cool:
Thanks Steve for a great fountain pen, for a new turner your finish on the pen is excellent.:wink:
The pen is made from Sass:?

[David Mitchell]

I will see if I can post the pictures of the pen Steve made:rolleyes:

[Stevebaker142]

Glad you like pen David,

The pen is sassafras, CA finish, I seem to be able to get the finish right on some pens, still working on getting things consistent but improving when I get time to play.

Cheers
Steve

[David Mitchell]

I received the 2nd pen swap from Brady, a bolt action bullet pen made from Texas Ebony and Highly finished,along with some pen blanks as well, all the way from the USA :wink:

Thanks Brady for this and the notes explaining about the timber:cool:

Regards
David:2tsup:

[PenTurner]

A double Closed end Churchill with invisible clip in Birds Eye Huon Pine. Amos:)

This was sent to Peter earlier but he has been unable to post it.

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[Big Shed]

Beautiful work Amos, you haven't lost your touch.

I'm sure Peter would have been very happy when he opened that parcel.:2tsup:

[Gabriel]

Here is my other pen!!

Got back from a small trip up north, and the next day in the mail, a package with my name on it!!

This one is from Sawdust Maker. Thanks a bunch Nick!! Great finish, very uniform and will be well used in my shed. I can't put any guarantees on how long it will look this nice, but a used pencil is better than one sitting on the shelf (or so I think).
I'm guessing Nick wanted me to play 'guess that timber' as there wasn't a label on it.
I'm not great at guessing such things. A wild stab in the dark, I would say mango root.

Accompanying the pen was quite a few blanks to keep me going for a while longer!!

Once again thanks a bunch everyone involved and I can't wait til the next one!!

Cheers

Gab

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[Sawdust Maker]

Gab

I'm pleased it arrived safely and that you like it

The piece of timber was labelled "cork wood" or "cork tree" when I received it in a batch of blanks from South Aus years ago

[Sawdust Maker]

I received a package from Colorado yesterday (hopefully mine's almost at his address as it was sent over a week ago)

anyway I've received a Satin Chrome Triton rollerball clad in acrylic "Woodland Mist" dare I say one very spectacular pen. And I note the center band and finial are matching the body, cool.

I also received an couple of pieces of wood to help me light the barbi, woops I meant to say, to add to my stash! :U

Mr Vic, thanks muchly for the pen and blanks
I can only hope you like my offering as much as I like this

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PS: Hmm just remembered I forgot to include my message in the box - looks like it's guess time

[Sawdust Maker]

I also received a package in the mail today from Victoria (it's better than christmas around here)

It's clad in Yapunyah and I think it's a chrome Vertex (I've never made one but I think I'll add it to my lineup)
One very spectacular pen, thanks muchly

Gab also thought I needed a few blanks - he doesn't know my wife has decreed that I don't need any more timber :p
but between you and I - I think she's wrong

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Thanks for the pen, it's great.

[Gabriel]

Gab also thought I needed a few blanks - he doesn't know my wife has decreed that I don't need any more timber :p
but between you and I - I think she's wrong

Surely the pen swap is the perfect get out of jail free card 'sorry, they just turned up'

[Christos]

.....he doesn't know my wife has decreed that I don't need any more timber........

What you are not allowed to have any more timber. Then what am I going to do with the timber that I have put aside for you. :doh:

[Sawdust Maker]

What you are not allowed to have any more timber. Then what am I going to do with the timber that I have put aside for you. :doh:


drop around when she's at work!

[borand]

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Yes, I know that this is VERY late, but here is the pen that I got from David. Its a Churchill in Mulberry. It is a pen that I have never done before, but I might have to try it out myself!

This has been a great experience and I appreciate the opportunity to share and see what others have done.

Thanks David!

Brady...

[mkypenturner]

hey guys sorry im very late with getting these pics up
ill star with what I sent my swap partner in the US MR VIC it as a rhodium pristina rollerball wrapped in a great piece of ringed gidgee and a heap of great aussie blanks to travel with it on its journey
the pen I received from him is a gun metal pluma with cholla catus filled with turquoise and some great blanks to travel with it to me

[Sawdust Maker]

and my pen has arrived at Mr Vic's abode, postage seems slower west to east for some reason.
Huon on a gold Pristina.

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I wanted to make something he probably couldn't obtain readily in the US.

and he received some timber (I didn't take a piccy of what I sent)

[wm460]

Here is the awesome pen I received from Brady, thank you very much.
Also got some great blanks.:2tsup::2tsup:
Sorry for taking so long to photograph, received it on 19th April, then on 21st had to go to Redcliffe as the wife mother was on her death bed. This pen has done over 5000km since I received it.

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