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25th April 2018, 10:48 PM
Thread: Lest We Forget
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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... -
5th April 2018, 03:14 PM
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
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1st February 2014, 02:29 AM
Thread: Mekong Tulipwood
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Looks great Les. Very masculine look to it.
Looks great Les. Very masculine look to it.
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24th January 2014, 09:32 AM
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?
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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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5th January 2014, 10:59 AM
Thread: 4 for today and a USB
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All look great Shawn....:2tsup: ...
All look great Shawn....:2tsup:
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2nd January 2014, 09:42 PM
Thread: Ancient Redgum Harvest pen
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I just wanted to echo Christos' reply. Some...
I just wanted to echo Christos' reply.
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2nd January 2014, 09:40 AM
Thread: Titanium and white PR with magnets
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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. :)
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30th December 2013, 09:41 AM
Thread: Titanium and white PR with magnets
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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.
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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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29th December 2013, 09:20 PM
Thread: Titanium and white PR with magnets
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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... -
29th December 2013, 03:57 AM
Thread: Titanium and white PR with magnets
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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:
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11th December 2013, 05:47 PM
Thread: Dragon's blood Roman Harvest
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Looks great! :)
Looks great! :)
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5th December 2013, 08:21 AM
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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3rd December 2013, 07:42 AM
Thread: Panaché Rollerball
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Wow!!! Superb finish! Very nice!
Wow!!! Superb finish!
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1st December 2013, 05:50 AM
Thread: Wales vs Australia?
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Hummmph :(
Hummmph :(
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1st December 2013, 03:58 AM
Thread: Wales vs Australia?
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Ouch !! :) We'll see..........:)
Ouch !! :)
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1st December 2013, 03:43 AM
Thread: Wales vs Australia?
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Wales vs Australia?
So, my Ozzie buddies.......
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1st December 2013, 12:13 AM
Thread: Baron II with Sierra PCB
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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.
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29th November 2013, 11:02 AM
Thread: BBQ is ON - DONVALE IT IS
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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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29th November 2013, 07:16 AM
Thread: BBQ is ON - DONVALE IT IS
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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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29th November 2013, 07:09 AM
Thread: Todays Effort grrrrrrr
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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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26th November 2013, 06:30 AM
Thread: Hondurian Rosewood - Roman Harvest
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Looks great ! Well done!!
Looks great ! Well done!!
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21st November 2013, 10:20 AM
Thread: A Few Rattlers
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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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21st November 2013, 06:39 AM
Thread: A Few Rattlers
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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.
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19th November 2013, 05:45 AM
Thread: NOT PC flowers and butterfly
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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.
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16th November 2013, 07:27 PM
Thread: Wood from my Pen Swap Partner 2013
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That's pretty snazzy, Amos.
That's pretty snazzy, Amos.
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12th November 2013, 05:43 AM
Thread: Another couple of pens !
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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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11th November 2013, 11:48 AM
Thread: Remembrance Day
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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... -
10th November 2013, 10:38 AM
Thread: MECHA - Bolt Action Mk2
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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... -
10th November 2013, 08:01 AM
Thread: MECHA - Bolt Action Mk2
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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?
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9th November 2013, 01:39 AM
Thread: Ground Zero
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Thanks guys!! :wink:
Thanks guys!! :wink:
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8th November 2013, 08:19 AM
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... -
8th November 2013, 08:08 AM
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: -
7th November 2013, 07:34 AM
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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15th May 2010, 07:27 PM
Thread: 2010 Australia Day SWAP PENS
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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
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30th March 2010, 10:05 PM
Thread: 2010 Australia Day SWAP PENS
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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!!!
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5th February 2010, 11:00 AM
Thread: Baron Pen Parts
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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... -
5th February 2010, 02:37 AM
Thread: Posting your Pen OS
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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
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4th February 2010, 05:43 PM
Thread: Posting your Pen OS
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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
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4th February 2010, 05:38 PM
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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/ -
2nd February 2010, 03:55 AM
Thread: Posting your Pen OS
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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... -
2nd February 2010, 01:14 AM
Thread: 2010 Australia Day SWAP PENS
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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... -
27th January 2010, 02:12 AM
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Cool !!!:D Now to make some time....:oo::D ...
Cool !!!:D
Now to make some time....:oo::D
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6th January 2010, 08:01 AM
Thread: 2010 Australia Day PEN SWAP!
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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.
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11th April 2009, 03:33 AM
Thread: HoneyComb Pen, won in raffle.
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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
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11th April 2009, 01:05 AM
Thread: Another 'new' one
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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:((
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11th April 2009, 12:26 AM
Thread: Another 'new' one
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Another 'new' one
This is my favourite so far and I'm pretty pleased with it:D
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6th April 2009, 05:33 PM
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... -
6th April 2009, 08:36 AM
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