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    I am so sad to hear this news. My sincerest...

    I am so sad to hear this news. My sincerest condolences to his family and his many friend here. It has been some time since I have been on this forum. I actually came here today looking for Amos, to...
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    Not a problem Ben. I hope you can find someone to...

    Not a problem Ben. I hope you can find someone to do it.


    P.S.
    Just did a quick search for someone else, and I found a dart kit supplier in Australia. It might help you or someone your working...
  3. Just got my package from "sturina". It is a Sn...

    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...
  4. Connections made, and now the wheels are turning.

    Connections made, and now the wheels are turning.
  5. Every year I say I am to busy for the swaps, then...

    Every year I say I am to busy for the swaps, then the day arrives and I can't help myself.

    I'm in.

    darrin1200
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    Welcome back Amos. Its's good to see you...

    Welcome back Amos.

    Its's good to see you recovering, and getting back in front of the lathe.

    I actually started my pen turning in a 4'x5' closet in an appartment, so I know where you are...
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    Looks great Rod. The detail really adds to the...

    Looks great Rod. The detail really adds to the design.
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    I have to agree with Les. Antler is great. I...

    I have to agree with Les.

    Antler is great. I actually like showing a bit of the central pores. As mentioned earlier, some thin CA to seal the pores and keep te grimm out.

    Antler does need...
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    Thanks guys Amos told me it was Tasmanian...

    Thanks guys

    Amos told me it was Tasmanian Maple, but maybe its juust one of those times when people know things by different names. The one picture I saw that looked close, is Tasmanian Tiger...
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    Tasmanian Maple Burl

    Hi everyone.

    Its been a while since I have posted a new pen. I just finished this one on Saturday. Its a piece of stabilized Tasmanian Maple Burl that I received from Amos. This stuff truly is a...
  11. Thread: plans

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    We have gone throug the same thing here in...

    We have gone throug the same thing here in Canada, however we never quite made it to complete conversion. I was one of those that got caught initially learning imperial, then getting taught,...
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    While I have to agree that that its not really...

    While I have to agree that that its not really camo, ususally made up of larger swirls, the tight swirls look awesome. I can really see this blank on a kitless, or a modified kit with no extra...
  13. I just sent a PM off to David. I didn't get the...

    I just sent a PM off to David. I didn't get the package in the mail until mid march. I was hoping it would arrive in time, but I expected it to be there by mid April. This was also the one time I...
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    Hi Amos Good to hear you. I'm glad your doing...

    Hi Amos

    Good to hear you. I'm glad your doing ok. Glad to see you have lots of support close to home, as well as some long distance good wishes.
    Missed you in the pen swap this year. I did get...
  15. Its Here

    Package arrived my partner David. Thank you very much. Your work is superb.:D

    Not only did it contain a beautiful Penlight but the package filler is awesome.
    I plan on adding this to my fountain...
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    Here we go. I just sent off a PM to my partner. ...

    Here we go. I just sent off a PM to my partner.

    Cant wait to hear from you David.
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    You could do both. use your vaccum to cast in...

    You could do both. use your vaccum to cast in cactus juice to stabilize the wood. Then go back and cast it in your resin. Under pressure would probably be better, as it will force the resin into...
  18. Well I'll jump in. I was so glad when Amos...

    Well I'll jump in.

    I was so glad when Amos accepted me as a partner last year as a late arrival. I dont do many swaps anymore, but this is one of them. I enjoy the chance to converse with someone...
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    No snow on the ground this morning, looks like it...

    No snow on the ground this morning, looks like it will be a beautiful day, but it is -10C. :cold:
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    Thank you Scott for organizing the event, and for...

    Thank you Scott for organizing the event, and for making room for my late arrival in 2014. Thanks also to Amos for picking my name on that one, glad to see you back.

    I also want to thank Chrisos...
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    Amos. My best wishes are with you. We've only...

    Amos. My best wishes are with you.

    We've only just met and you inspirations have helped guide me. I hope you plan to stay on the forums, your knowledge is invaluable.

    Don't be to quick to sell...
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    i think its the casters that are causing your...

    i think its the casters that are causing your problems. Even the locking ones have some movement, and your set up is not heavy enough to handle it. If you added 50lbs into the bottom of the cabinet,...
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    I know exactly how you feel. Sometimes the...

    I know exactly how you feel. Sometimes the struggle is deciding how to best show the beauty of a blank.

    Make sure you keep the ones that cant be replaced.

    Darrin
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    I wish you luck with the move Amos. We moved last...

    I wish you luck with the move Amos. We moved last august, it can be quite hectic and we only moved 75km.

    I wish I was a lot closer, I have actually been shopping for cabinets like those but the...
  25. Amos' Masterpiece

    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...
  26. WOO HOO

    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...
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    As gawdeplus said, William Woodwrite...

    As gawdeplus said, William Woodwrite http://www.penblanks.ca sells them. I found that before, a lot of the suppliers tended to give a kit their own name. Maybe they still do. I have a kit downstairs...
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    Thats a nice looking pair. When I get this from...

    Thats a nice looking pair. When I get this from my supplier here, its called a Canadiana.

    I like these ina nice dark material.

    Darrin
  29. Your very welcome Amos. Thank you very much...

    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
  30. That seems like a great first round to me. I...

    That seems like a great first round to me. I havn't gotten up the nerve to try one of these yet, but you have me thinking about it again.

    Darrin
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    Great looking box. While not what I would...

    Great looking box.

    While not what I would think of when it comes to a bandsawbox, it has me pondering the steps and order of cuts.

    Darrin McArthur
    Timber Elegance
  32. Contact

    I have made contact with Pen Turner. I really appreciate this bending of the rules. I look forward to participating in this and future events.

    I havn't posted much yet, my account is not fully...
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    That is a great idea. I hardly throw out...

    That is a great idea. I hardly throw out anything, because I know down the road I will come up with a use for it.

    Darrin McArthur
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    Hi Marty Looking forward to seeing that desk ...

    Hi Marty

    Looking forward to seeing that desk

    Darrin McArthur
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    G'day from Ontario, Canada

    Hello everyone.

    Im a retired soldier from the Canadian Forces. RCEME - Sgt - Weapons Tech - 26 years.

    I've always been working with wood in one form or another, with the plan of making it my...
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