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    Like I said on the other forum. They are stunning...

    Like I said on the other forum. They are stunning pens and also a great tribute. Well done.
    Until a few weeks ago, I had no idea what ANZAC day was or is. It was PenPal's wonderful wife, Wilma, that...
  2. Thread: Thanks Oz !!!

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    Thanks Oz !!!

    Probably the wrong forum....but it's been a while, so be gentle..

    My wife and I are currently sitting waiting to board our plane in Sydney to go back home to the UK
    It was a two week break for us...
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    Looks great Les. Very masculine look to it.

    Looks great Les. Very masculine look to it.
  4. Thread: Redwood Burl

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    That looks very cool Les. I've never seen a nice...

    That looks very cool Les. I've never seen a nice looking pen light kit before. Do you think it could be made without the centre band?
  5. Thread: Six & out

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    Six and out huh? Nice pens................, but...

    Six and out huh? Nice pens................, but some people just don't have any damned feelings!!!!!! :)
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    All look great Shawn....:2tsup: ...

    All look great Shawn....:2tsup:



    .......cricket .....??? Don't mention the damned cricket!!!:((
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    I just wanted to echo Christos' reply. Some...

    I just wanted to echo Christos' reply.
    Some people make the mistake of putting a 'loud' blank with a 'loud' kit but I think you got it spot on here.
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    Hi John, Best wishes for the new year. You've...

    Hi John,
    Best wishes for the new year. You've been quiet for a while.

    If I could make every pen to suit everyones taste, then I'd give up work and make them full time. :)

    The magnets won't...
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    Salty, I couldn't rely on just the PR to Ti glue...

    Salty, I couldn't rely on just the PR to Ti glue joint. There is an aluminium sleeve inside. Just like a regular kit pen.
    The sleeve in the body is threaded to take the nib and the one in the cap is...
  10. Thread: first pen

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    Sounds like you are enjoying the learning curve....

    Sounds like you are enjoying the learning curve. :) That's the most important thing. Your ability to adapt things will stand you in good stead along this fun journey. Keep it up. :)
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    Thanks guys ! :) Hi Mik, I've not had...

    Thanks guys ! :)



    Hi Mik,
    I've not had any problems with it but I keep it to a minimum by buying it already in tube form. This tube is 12mm OD x 10mm ID, so is an ideal pen size already. I...
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    Titanium and white PR with magnets

    Hi guys. :D I hope you all had a great Christmas and didn't fight with the outlaws too much !!:wink:

    Here's a pen I finished yesterday. It has titanium segmented with PR. The nib is stainless...
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    Looks great! :)

    Looks great! :)
  14. Thread: 3 for the day

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    The vast majority of pens I make have resin...

    The vast majority of pens I make have resin blanks, but when I see pens like your first one, and Beedeejay's Panache, which are both superbly finished,it makes me want to dive into my wood blank...
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    Wow!!! Superb finish! Very nice!

    Wow!!! Superb finish!
    Very nice!
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    Hummmph :(

    Hummmph :(
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    Ouch !! :) We'll see..........:)

    Ouch !! :)

    We'll see..........:)
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    Wales vs Australia?

    So, my Ozzie buddies.......
    Does Wales stand any chance of beating you guys today?
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    Baron II with Sierra PCB

    Hi guys,
    Here's a Baron II from our mate Dave at TBs. I used the Baron tube to sleeve the Sierra PCB blank and think it turned out ok.
    It did touch one of the tallest bits on the PCB, but I sealed...
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    Amos, confusing England with Wales is a cardinal...

    Amos, confusing England with Wales is a cardinal sin....bit like calling an Aussie a Keewee ( how the hell do you spell keewee anyway?? ):D ...
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    Option 5: As Oz is so small and you guys can't...

    Option 5: As Oz is so small and you guys can't find a suitable spot, the get on a plane and meet at my place in North Wales UK, just bring your brollies and a jumper......:)
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    Really nice resulting pens. But I think you...

    Really nice resulting pens. But I think you should've taken a pic of you trying to get a glued on boot off with glued together fingers. :)
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    ​Looks great ! Well done!!

    ​Looks great ! Well done!!
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    Les, I wouldn't know a bullet from a bazooka but...

    Les, I wouldn't know a bullet from a bazooka but I should've known you didn't make a mistake. :)
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    All look as good as always Les and photos always...

    All look as good as always Les and photos always pin sharp.
    Does the nib on the third one need to be pressed in more though?
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    I think the effect is cool. Looks like it's been...

    I think the effect is cool. Looks like it's been enamel baked. I'm sure many people are going to be trying the same.
    Well done!!
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    That's pretty snazzy, Amos.

    That's pretty snazzy, Amos.
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    I like what you did with the finial. Looks like a...

    I like what you did with the finial. Looks like a cool modern take on Russ Fairfields style. I also reckon your better half nailed the blank / kit combo and finished it perfectly too. Better watch...
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    I'll second our Canadian friend's thanks. I...

    I'll second our Canadian friend's thanks.
    I watched some of the parades in London on tv this morning but I was most touched by seeing something much later today. We have a very small cenotaph in our...
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    Mik, I agree. Simon's pens are perfect examples...

    Mik, I agree. Simon's pens are perfect examples of true Steampunk and I really love them.
    I've seen reference to the metal tape pens also being as steampunk but didn't know where you stood with...
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    I really am taking to these relatively new metal...

    I really am taking to these relatively new metal tape / steampunkish / boiler plate style pens, but please can you excuse my ignorance and tell me what the Mecha reference means?

    Cheers
  32. Thread: Ground Zero

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    Thanks guys!! :wink:

    Thanks guys!! :wink:
  33. Thread: Ground Zero

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    Ground Zero

    Apologies if you've seen these before.
    These two pens are my interpretation of the new World Trade Center 1 & 2 buildings in Manhattan, New York. The base is supposed to represent the area of...
  34. Thread: Hello again

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    Thanks for the warm re-welcome !!:D I'll post a...

    Thanks for the warm re-welcome !!:D
    I'll post a few pen pics a bit later, but they aren't brand new. :rolleyes:
  35. Thread: Hello again

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    Hello again

    Hi guys, it's been some time since I showed my face here and I confess that I kind of faded out as most folks here were posting on 'That Other Site' anyway, so it seemed pointless to me to visit...
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    Ken, that's a pretty slick pen you have there...

    Ken, that's a pretty slick pen you have there from Andrew. :D
    Great job Andy!!!:wink: Very well done young man..
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    I just recieved my wonderful swap pens from my...

    I just recieved my wonderful swap pens from my partner William ( wdcav1952 ).
    The pics may not show the depth of shine on these, but trust me, it's amazing!!!
    They are finished in poly ( and I...
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    They come with two. So why not make a closed...

    They come with two. So why not make a closed ended pen with just one?

    I have heard that a few people have crushed these while pressing them in, but there is a little trick you can try. I screw...
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    Yes, IF you mark the value that high.:wink: LOL,...

    Yes, IF you mark the value that high.:wink:
    LOL, so if you are sending a pen / stuff to someone in the UK and don't particularly like the Limey bugger then mark it real high!!!:D

    Can you guys...
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    Wow, does that mean you can import stuff upto the...

    Wow, does that mean you can import stuff upto the value of AU$1000 before you have to pay any import tax or other duties on it?
    If so then that's another reason I'd love to live there:D
    Ours...
  41. I believe we post them in this link... ...

    I believe we post them in this link...

    https://www.woodworkforums.com/f206/2010-australia-day-swap-pens-112191/
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    Posting your Pen OS

    Hi all, just a little heads up for those that haven't posted stuff overseas before.

    Please think before you declare a value on the parcel. Even if the item is marked as a gift, if the value is...
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    Mine is on it's way. I was teamed up with...

    Mine is on it's way. I was teamed up with WDCav1952, who I know is a dentist, so I made this. It's a copy of an 18th Century Dental Tooth Key.
    A scary tool that they used to rip out teeth without...
  44. Cool !!!:D Now to make some time....:oo::D ...

    Cool !!!:D

    Now to make some time....:oo::D

    Thanks for organising guys:wink:
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    Wow this place has changed a bit!!:D I haven't...

    Wow this place has changed a bit!!:D I haven't visited as often recently but I'd love to take part if I may.

    I'm in Wales UK, and would like to swap with anyone in the southern hemisphere...
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    Amos, you are a lucky bugger:(( I got sod all...

    Amos, you are a lucky bugger:(( I got sod all from the raffle:rolleyes: (but of course, that wasn't the point)
    But I scored BIGTIME in the swaps:D:D

    You did a great job on that pen. Was it...
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    LOL Dave, that would be too easy and I like doing...

    LOL Dave, that would be too easy and I like doing things the hard way,:D

    1. Drill holes down the middle of the Stainless
    2. Tap for the threads
    3. Hand file all the curves in the steel:((
    4....
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    Another 'new' one

    This is my favourite so far and I'm pretty pleased with it:D
    Shaped completely by hand:D
  49. Thread: New 'kit' :)

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    Thanks guys.:D Peter, yep copper ( and...

    Thanks guys.:D

    Peter, yep copper ( and sometimes stainless steel) can be a grabby material to work with. For small stuff like pens, I normally wouldn't worry about lube/coolant and my normal...
  50. Thread: New 'kit' :)

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    New 'kit' :)

    Hi all:D

    Wanna see the latest 'kit' ?:wink:

    ...and the 'plating' will never wear off either, just hit it with some brasso:D
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