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15th September 2009, 09:51 AM #1
How do you remember what blank you used.
How do you remember what the timber blanks are on your pens. I have made quite a few pens but after a while I forget what timber blank I used for a particular pen, unless its something outstanding that I remember.(Conkerberry, Sheoak, Olive etc) How do you guys remember the blanks you have used for your pens over time, do you remember each and every timber blank you used or do you put something on them to identify them, if so, what method do you use. I know some of the guys here just have to look or smell a piece of timber and know what it is straight off but unfortunately, I am not one of those guys. Unless it happens to be Camphor of course.
Reality is no background music.
Cheers John
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15th September 2009, 09:57 AM #2
John, I use a small tag for each pen ( a small square of cardboard with string attached).
This tag holds name of blank and plating on one side and serial number and price on the other side.
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15th September 2009, 10:04 AM #3
Tagging is good !
I write on the kit packet what the wood is when making it ,then all my pens go into a clear tube or plastic pouch whatever and are labelled and affixed to the packaging , I still have a big box of "mystery wood" hehe, cheers ~ JohnG'day all !Enjoy your stay !!!
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15th September 2009, 10:42 AM #4
String tags are great.
I type the name of the wood plus a separate column for
my maker's details.
I then cut them up and stick them on to a tag. Then use
scissors to cut the tag down to fit the details.
Bit fiddly but looks neat at the finish.
See photos of latest pens, Conkerberry and Inland Rosewood.
AllanLife is short ... smile while you still have teeth.
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15th September 2009, 10:56 AM #5
Allan, I can't, only if I have made a quantity of one type do I remember so now I try to be diligent and put a small tag on them. Amos
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15th September 2009, 10:57 AM #6
Ps
In all that rambling about forgetting wood types, I forgot!!! to mention--Great looking pens. Amos
Good, better, best, never let it rest;
Til your good is better, and your
better, best.
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15th September 2009, 12:37 PM #7
it's the only thing i can remember in life i'm sure when there's a few hundred there i'll start forgetting. Hopefully i'll be clearing the first 100 at my first market stall very soon. I doubt it but i can live in hopes labelling will be done by then so that should help.
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15th September 2009, 01:14 PM #8
I agree small tag with a string attached is how I do it. But I do like Allan's idea of cutting down the string
I have seen some people print small stickers and stick them on.Cheers Rum Pig
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15th September 2009, 01:29 PM #9
Thanks guys I thought I was the only one who didn't remember, makes me feel better.
Will get some of those little tags.Reality is no background music.
Cheers John
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15th September 2009, 01:31 PM #10
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15th September 2009, 08:24 PM #11Skwair2rownd
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Age is telling on you John. I can still remember everything.
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15th September 2009, 08:47 PM #12
But that is assuming you know the name in the first place
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15th September 2009, 09:10 PM #13
i use the 30 pen boxes from timberbits for storing and displaying most of my pens, i cut a small piece of leather looking cardboard and write the price along with the type of wood from which the pen is made which i attach under the particular pen with double sided tape
in the better pens that i make a i put them into a single box also from timberbits and i fill out a little card with all of the details including boxed price, unboxed price, kit details, refill type and wood
i tried playing with the swing tags but i thought it detracted from the look of the pen
MIK
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15th September 2009, 10:52 PM #14
That's neat MIK. Great idea. Nice pens by the way.
Reality is no background music.
Cheers John
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15th September 2009, 10:54 PM #15
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