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25th May 2013, 06:40 AM
Thread: My greatest fears in a Pen Swap
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Yep
I have received and sent both of my pens, long ago, but I am having a time getting confirmation that one was delivered. It is frustrating to me as I was pretty happy and excited to send them off and...
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28th March 2013, 11:03 PM
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Recieved from Joanne
I got both of my pen swaps in. Here is the first. It6 is from Joanne (josquiggley). Roman Harvest draped in a fantastic Coolibah burl. I also got a great assortment of blanks including some of...
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23rd March 2013, 02:52 AM
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Both of my pens went out Wednesday.
Both of my pens went out Wednesday.
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15th March 2013, 09:58 PM
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My first pen is done and will be in the mail by...
My first pen is done and will be in the mail by Monday to Australia. Working on my second pen to the US now. Should also post on Monday.
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14th February 2013, 01:01 AM
Thread: Stimson Python
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Ohh wow. That is a real looker. Well done.
Ohh wow. That is a real looker. Well done.
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14th February 2013, 12:59 AM
Thread: My First Molds
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For repair I just used some plain cheap clean...
For repair I just used some plain cheap clean silicone caulk on my Mold Max mold. I was not sure it would work because it was on a high stress area but it has held up. What a nice surprise Just...
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13th February 2013, 12:30 AM
Thread: My First Molds
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If you need to use pressure pack the tube with...
If you need to use pressure pack the tube with Play-do or plumbers putty. Make sure it is all the way packed from one end and push it in with a dowel or skewer so you don't trap an air pocket in the...
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31st January 2013, 01:25 AM
Thread: Freaky Much
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Ohhh man. Soak that beast in Acetone and get it...
Ohhh man. Soak that beast in Acetone and get it back. If that is PR it should just melt away. I wonder if painting the tube a light Tan or Green color under the snake may bring out the colors...
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30th January 2013, 02:22 AM
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Wow!! Great job. I would be proud to display...
Wow!! Great job. I would be proud to display that on my dresser. Thanks for sharing.
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29th January 2013, 01:37 AM
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I have been in contact w/ both of my swap...
I have been in contact w/ both of my swap partners.
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27th November 2012, 03:46 AM
Thread: 2013 Australia Day Pen Swap
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Justturnin - USA - DOM or OS
Justturnin - USA - DOM or OS
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20th June 2012, 05:05 AM
Thread: 2012 mystery swap registration
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Hey, hold on now, I am not sure where this is...
Hey, hold on now, I am not sure where this is going. Seems like you sent me a bunch of beautiful hard woods to be mean to me.:( Well, I will tell you what, the jokes on you. I use Carbide:D. Got...
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20th June 2012, 03:23 AM
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From over the pond it seems you sanded through. ...
From over the pond it seems you sanded through. I have been guilty of that ohhh so many times.
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8th June 2012, 01:05 AM
Thread: Braided elegant beauty
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Very well done:2tsup:. The Aero is another pen...
Very well done:2tsup:. The Aero is another pen that has some extra room in there. The Drill is 23/64 as opposed to the Sierra's 27/64 which gives a nice bit of "breathing room" when turning.
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7th June 2012, 08:56 AM
Thread: 2012 mystery swap registration
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Dang, I wish I could play.......:(
Dang, I wish I could play.......:(
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5th June 2012, 01:04 AM
Thread: Darn blanks
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When I drill plastic I keep a spray bottle of...
When I drill plastic I keep a spray bottle of water and spray the hole each time I lift the bit to keep the blank cool. It does not take long to over heat.
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4th June 2012, 01:35 AM
Thread: Gator Jaw Jr Retro w/ Afgan Lapis
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Pen sold yesterday
Well we had the auction. The pen sold for $185. I was hoping for more but am happy that I was able to contribute to the cause.
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2nd June 2012, 01:08 AM
Thread: Coating for PEns
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I started my first pen w/CA and have only done CA...
I started my first pen w/CA and have only done CA since. Many, many,,,,,,many failures but I got it now. I do this because of durability. I want to know the finish on a pen in a customers hand...
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2nd June 2012, 01:05 AM
Thread: What do you use ?
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I have gotten to where I use my pen pro from...
I have gotten to where I use my pen pro from start to finish. If held at the right angle you can start sanding at 600 if you need to sand at all.
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2nd June 2012, 12:56 AM
Thread: 1-6-12 Another Cigar Pen
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Great looking pen. If I might ad, It seems a bit...
Great looking pen. If I might ad, It seems a bit proud at the tip. I would recommend using calipers to get your measurement off the actual component piece and not trust the bushings as you guide. ...
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1st June 2012, 12:35 AM
Thread: Gator Jaw Jr Retro w/ Afgan Lapis
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Thanks Amos.
Thanks Amos.
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31st May 2012, 11:23 AM
Thread: Gator Jaw Jr Retro w/ Afgan Lapis
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Thank you very much Peter. It is amazing how...
Thank you very much Peter. It is amazing how Cancer just surrounds us now a days. I will keep you and yours in my prayers brother. The benefit is Saturday, I will let you know how it goes.
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31st May 2012, 08:43 AM
Thread: Gator Jaw Jr Retro w/ Afgan Lapis
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Gator Jaw Jr Retro w/ Afgan Lapis
Here is pen I made for a friends sisters benefit. She is suffering from a very aggressive form of Breast Cancer. Dr's in the US have told here there is nothing they can do for her. She has two...
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17th May 2012, 11:17 PM
Thread: Australia Day Swap from Amos
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Ohhh Sorry, I already called dibs on Amos.:D ...
Ohhh Sorry, I already called dibs on Amos.:D
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10th May 2012, 12:03 AM
Thread: Sanding v/s Health
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you are correct.
I have a DC running in my shop and I still where a respirator. No way can it catch it all and what it cant is usually the finest of dust that will make you the most uncomfortable. I trimmed a few...
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10th May 2012, 12:00 AM
Thread: See You Later Alligator no. 3
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WOW!!! Amos you do amazing work. Great fit,...
WOW!!! Amos you do amazing work. Great fit, perfect finish. I want to be like you when I grow up:D
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9th May 2012, 12:16 AM
Thread: Jr Gent sizes
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Its been a while since I turned one but I...
Its been a while since I turned one but I remember for the body the top was a smaller size than the Nib end and I think the cap was the same. This is for the Jr Gent I. Going out to the shop now to...
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5th May 2012, 12:48 AM
Thread: 4-5-12 Two Pens This Week
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Both look great. If I may add, the Polaris seems...
Both look great. If I may add, the Polaris seems to be slightly overturned at the tip. I am not sure what finish you used but you may consider using the finish to build it back up if it is...
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5th May 2012, 12:31 AM
Thread: Sooooo Blue
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Great looking execution on the pen. I agree...
Great looking execution on the pen. I agree about not really feeling the Gold and Silver. If the clip has some silver or the tip had some gold maybe it would bring it together.
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5th May 2012, 12:28 AM
Thread: Arizona Jade Roman Harvest
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Very nice kit, blanks and work. Well done on all.
Very nice kit, blanks and work. Well done on all.
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5th May 2012, 12:26 AM
Thread: Roman Harvest Sets
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Wow, those look great. I need to get of my...
Wow, those look great. I need to get of my wallet and get a few more of the RH kits. Thanks for sharing.
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5th May 2012, 12:25 AM
Thread: Blue and black with brass accents
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Just great work and craftsmanship. Thanks for...
Just great work and craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing.:2tsup:
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4th May 2012, 12:51 AM
Thread: Cigar and Letter Opener
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Great looking set but I see one problem......They...
Great looking set but I see one problem......They are not on my desk:-
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2nd May 2012, 11:23 PM
Thread: Brass Pen No 1 TAKE 2
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What a difference. Stellar shine. What did you...
What a difference. Stellar shine. What did you do different to the metal to get that polish from what you had.
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1st May 2012, 12:07 AM
Thread: Sharing
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Very creative. How does the pen w/ the grease...
Very creative. How does the pen w/ the grease fitting feel in hand?
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28th April 2012, 05:31 AM
Thread: Harvesting Aussie Burls
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wow. just wow.
wow. just wow.
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27th April 2012, 04:16 AM
Thread: Burly Cigar
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Bright light, bright light
Whoa, where was the disclaimer that you needed sunglasses on before you opened the pic. That finish is spectacular. Nice work. Love Aussie Burls!!!:2tsup:
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27th April 2012, 03:16 AM
Thread: Bench Grinder Lathe
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The ingenuity of some people scares me.:yikes:
The ingenuity of some people scares me.:yikes:
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27th April 2012, 12:22 AM
Thread: CA finishes
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When I CA I don't count the Coats. I turn my...
When I CA I don't count the Coats. I turn my blanks down .10-.15mm below the Finished size by measuring the component piece w/ my Digital Calipers ($9.99 at Harbor Freight here in the US). Once I...
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25th April 2012, 10:45 PM
Thread: Twins
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Very Nice.
Very Nice.
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25th April 2012, 02:24 AM
Thread: 20-4-12 Ironbark Bullet Pen
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Ironbark?
Is that the name of the tree or do you actually use the bark?
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25th April 2012, 02:23 AM
Thread: Australia Day Swap from DON WARD 2012
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Wow!!! Don is the snake guru around these parts....
Wow!!! Don is the snake guru around these parts. Nice score there.
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25th April 2012, 01:59 AM
Thread: Bloody Jasper
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Thanks, you did great. I just got some Trustone...
Thanks, you did great. I just got some Trustone scraps from some friends to practice on.
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25th April 2012, 12:17 AM
Thread: Bloody Jasper
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I like it. Is Gemstone the same as Trustone? ...
I like it. Is Gemstone the same as Trustone? New term to me.
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25th April 2012, 12:16 AM
Thread: simple finish advice
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It is the finish from Penn State in the US. Here...
It is the finish from Penn State in the US. Here is the description from there site and a link. In the video he re-coats pretty fast because it is going on so thin and you can doo multiple coats.
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24th April 2012, 03:14 PM
Thread: simple finish advice
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Dipping
Check out this You Tube Vid. He is a memeber of the IAP. He is using the dipping method and shows off a nice jig that he built to get it done fast.
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Pen Finishing Rig - YouTube
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24th April 2012, 03:27 AM
Thread: Little Olive Box
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Wow, that is some amazing figure. I LOVE Olive. ...
Wow, that is some amazing figure. I LOVE Olive. It turns like butter and smells wonderful. I am wondering what some crushed Turquoise would look like in those cracks.
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24th April 2012, 01:14 AM
Thread: Preparing blanks
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This was going to be my recommendation as well. ...
This was going to be my recommendation as well. I have a 20" Stihl and it is loud and heavy. It is great when there is a lot to be done but if I just need one or 2 cuts I will put them off until I...
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24th April 2012, 12:24 AM
Thread: Tiger Moth
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I know '0', zero, nada, zip, zilch about...
I know '0', zero, nada, zip, zilch about engraving and have never had it done. That small point is great info to know as I never would have thought that would be the case. I wonder if a quick dose...
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23rd April 2012, 11:31 PM
Thread: Ever just get bored
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I have thought about this many times but have not...
I have thought about this many times but have not been able to figure out how to do it. Know I know it can be done I am going to ruin a few to figure it out. Thanks for sharing. The pen looks...