2011 Australia Day pen swap

[Swino]

Count me in. Australia.

[Bear-31]

Count me in. I love this yearly swap.

Belton Garvin
OS
Virginia Beach, Va, US

[Toomm99]

Ok count me in for OS


Tom
USA

[PaulCNCMann]

I'd love to join in.....my first swap ...

Paul Mannhardt
Ariss, Canada
OS

[Allan at Wallan]

Happy to participate for the first time.
Overseas preferred.
Aust.

Allan

[SloLouie]

SloLouie
OS
USA

[Sawdust Maker]

Glenn McCullough
Chesterfield, MI
goldmountainwoodworks.blogspot.com/

I've asked him to post to the thread but no response yet

[ldubia]

When is the assignment going to take place. I am anxious to get things started. This is my excuse for getting back to doing pens. I have bowl fever and have been suffering mightily. :o:o:doh:

My fortune cookie said, "Big changes are in your future." I use a midi lathe for everything. Tomorrow I am buying the new Powermatic 3520B lathe. Is that a big enough change? :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup: YIPPEE!!! :U:U:U:U

Larry

[Sawdust Maker]

Larry (and others who have asked)

Draw is taking place between 12.01 am and 9ish am on Wednesday 26 January 2011 (Sydney time)

I'll be posting the pair ups at or around 9.30am Sydney time

[Reece]

Count me in.

Reece
Australia
OS or Domestic, not fussed.

EDIT: If I can, I'd love to do 1 OS swap and 1 Domestic swap.

[Sawdust Maker]

I've been a bit remiss in welcoming new members to the forum :doh: Sorry

Looks like a lot of you specifically joined for this swap. Thankyou

So I'd like to formally welcome:

lazylathe
BrianB
tdjumr
whaler1
Phunky2003
UKpenmaker
PTownSubbie
Snyiper
pizwiz
USNR'03
IowaYank
RyanNJ
PaulCNCMann
Michigan Mike
its_virgil
Dudley Young
Seamus7227

to the Aussie forum and to the Aussie Day penswap.
Don't tell mum about my lapse in manners, I'm likely to get :buttkick:

[mkypenturner]

ill second the welcome to this side of the pond ( slightly deeper this side at moment )

[ciscokid]

Count me in. :)

CiscoKid here.
USA
OS or Dom (doesn't matter to me)

[ldubia]

ill second the welcome to this side of the pond ( slightly deeper this side at moment )

Are you guys trying to build a collective swimming hole? :rain2: Hope all is well with everyone.

On a better note...Welcome (from the USA dry side of the pond) to all the new people. Looking forward to seeing whatcha got!

Larry,
Boulder Creek, CA USA

[Sawdust Maker]

By my count we have 82 individuals signed up

38 Aussies
44 penmakers from other climes

2 weeks to go

[fsyxxx]

i am new to the forum and turning (only done about 50 pens) but i would like to be involved

name greg
oversees
usa

[edblysard]

I'm in....
OS or Dom...use me to balance it out if needed.
Ed Blysard
[email protected]
Houston Texas,
USA...

[Dudley Young]

Don't know if this is the proper place to post this but to any of our friends over there that are affected by the floods, our thoughts go out to them. We wish you well.

[watsrags]

The Pen is made the, spare blanks are packed all I need is a name and contact details and Australia day just seems so far away

[Nai84]

Ian
Dom or OS not fussed
Austraila

Just happy to be back in action :2tsup:

[Sawdust Maker]

i am new to the forum and turning (only done about 50 pens) but i would like to be involved

name greg
oversees
usa


Greg
Welcome to the forum
Nice to have you on board

[gawdelpus]

Just in case some of the Aussies In this swap are not aware ,Australia post has announced a $9 security charge on all Items over 500 grams !

Articles over 500g and all ECI and EPI services will be subject to an additional $9 security surcharge and may face transit delays of up to 48 hours.


Another way to rip us off :no: I know for me it will restrict any extra goodies along with the Pen !!! John

[Big Shed]

John, I had forgotten about that:doh:

In fairness to Oz Post I believe the charge originates from the US postal service to pay for extra security checking.

It appears that the US is building an ever higher wall around fortress America.

Sad really, after my last trip over there I would have to have a very good reason to go again, they don't exactly welcome you with open arms and don't even mention the hoops you have to jump through.

Not only are they doing this to us "foreigners" but even their own citizens are subjected to some very invasive screening.

[watsrags]

Just in case some of the Aussies In this swap are not aware ,Australia post has announced a $9 security charge on all Items over 500 grams !

Articles over 500g and all ECI and EPI services will be subject to an additional $9 security surcharge and may face transit delays of up to 48 hours.


Another way to rip us off :no: I know for me it will restrict any extra goodies along with the Pen !!! John
1 pen and 5 blanks =404grams, then the wrapping

[gawdelpus]

Fred ( Not only are they doing this to us "foreigners" but even their own citizens are subjected to some very invasive screening.)

I think even "George Orwell" would be shocked at how far "Big Brother" has got and still going :) Come the revolution lol. except in Australia where they already have taken most of the guns :) , cheers ~ John

[Big Shed]

I think even "George Orwell" would be shocked at how far "Big Brother" has got and still going :) Come the revolution lol. except in Australia where they already have taken most of the guns :) , cheers ~ John

.........and our knives:doh::D

[BlackbuttWA]

Count me in...please

Dom, but OS or both is good.:)

Western Australia

Col

[seamus7227]

Cant wait for the Swap!!!!! The anticipation is killing me!!!:o

[rhossack]

OK Nick ... since I have my obligations from the last swap met I'd like to throw my name in the hat and play with the big boys if they'll have me and as long as they understand that I will be tardy in completing this task. :-

Ron Hossack
OS
USA

[Kev Y.]

and may face transit delays of up to 48 hours.


48 HOURS!!!, does this mean Aus post are speeding up their service :p

[aussiepens]

You can count me in please.

OS
Australia

John Evans

[Sawdust Maker]

Ron

I see you've changed your mind, great. I'm sure your partner will understand that you have particular shed issues related to climate :doh:

John

welcome
and thanks for joining the swap.

[rhossack]

Ron

I see you've changed your mind, great. I'm sure your partner will understand that you have particular shed issues related to climate :doh:

John

welcome
and thanks for joining the swap.
Thanks! It's crazy here . .. last week we had 12" of snow and today is supposed to hit 50ºF so I need to find the lathe :)

[woodminister]

I would like in on this .
Arizona, USA, OS

[Sawdust Maker]

Woodminister

welcome to the forum and welcome to the penswap :2tsup:

[cookie48]

Being new to this Aust Day pen swap, can any one tell me when we find out about where and when we start,and who we are paired with.

[Big Shed]

Being new to this Aust Day pen swap, can any one tell me when we find out about where and when we start,and who we are paired with.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/f206/2011-australia-day-pen-swap-127791/index8.html#post1260754

[ldubia]

Being new to this Aust Day pen swap, can any one tell me when we find out about where and when we start,and who we are paired with.


The person running this will notify everyone when the pairings are made up though this thread. Then you contact the person you are paired with and have fun. This is your chance to show off a bit if you want. Enjoy.

Larry

[Islander]

Hi Greg

No matter how many you have made. Every single one is an art as not one is the same. Good on you for taking a challange so soon.

Islander

[scorpio_oz]

I'm in
Scorpio_oz
OS
Australia

[MusicalForest]

I'm in
MusicalForest
OS
Australia

[bclapcot]

Count me in!

bclapcot
OS
Australia


Bernie.

[Sawdust Maker]

Getting close now, boys and girls

3 days

By my count we have 44 Aussies and 48 persons from foreign climes
92 people in total, great :2tsup:
another 8 penturners would be nice so hassle those whom you know haven't signed up :U
They've got til midnight 25th to put their name in the hat.

Hope everyone has planned what type of pen they might like to exchange

[coffenup]

what the hell I am still learning count me in
OS or aussie
regards Michael

[gawdelpus]

what the hell I am still learning count me in
OS or aussie
regards Michael

What the hell !! we are penmakers and we are all "still learning " hehe cheers ~ John

[CeeGee]

Count me in. Dom or OS.

[PenTurner]

Yep! planning already--this one is just in case I get Charlie!!:D Amos:)

[Sawdust Maker]

:rotfl:

[mkypenturner]

hey amos
should him that anyway at least its original :D
bugger what timber was it ????

[NewLondon88]

(sigh) he might as well. Amos always wants a solid gold pen..

.. .and I think I'm almost out of gold. :p

[Reece]

Almost time now! I've got some great ideas rolling around in my mind...

[corbs]

are we there yet?
are we there yet?
are we there yet?
are we there yet?:rolleyes:

[Sawdust Maker]

are we there yet?
are we there yet?
are we there yet?
are we there yet?:rolleyes:

shush in the back seat
if you keep that up you can get out and walk ... or in your case swim :p

[corbs]

mumble mumble:q








:aussie5:

[Sawdust Maker]

Gees

I can now just see the jostling, pushing, biting, gouging and "where's the draw at" from about 8am tomorrow, :doh: impatient lot :D*








* if I wasn't in the driver's seat I'd do the same :p

[Big Shed]

Ooh only 1 more sleep:hpydans2:

[Ozkaban]

It's all getting very exciting... and you should see the pile of very cool goodies on my loungeroom floor from Exotic Blanks :woot:






pity that most of it doesn't belong to me...:cry4:

Cheers,
Dave

[mkypenturner]

Gees

I can now just see the jostling, pushing, biting, gouging and "where's the draw at" from about 8am tomorrow, :doh: impatient lot :D*








* if I wasn't in the driver's seat I'd do the same :p

is that 8 am EST or BLOODY DAY LIGHT SAVINGS TIME
( qlder that doesnt like daylight saving ) ??????????????????????????????
??????????????????

[Allan at Wallan]

Just in case some of the Aussies In this swap are not aware ,Australia post has announced a $9 security charge on all Items over 500 grams !

Articles over 500g and all ECI and EPI services will be subject to an additional $9 security surcharge and may face transit delays of up to 48 hours.


Another way to rip us off :no: I know for me it will restrict any extra goodies along with the Pen !!! John

As a retired Postmaster (38 years service) do you think Australia Post will
waive the fee for me. It's the least they could do after giving me a farewell
present (bottle of whisky) knowing that I have always been a non-drinker.
I don't like my chances.:D

Allan

[Sawdust Maker]

is that 8 am EST or BLOODY DAY LIGHT SAVINGS TIME
( qlder that doesnt like daylight saving ) ??????????????????????????????
??????????????????

whatever version of time we're using in Sydney tomorrow :p
In my original post I think I said I'd have it up by 9am


Allan

Good luck with that

[USNR'03]

If you need I will do a 2nd pen as a fried of mine found out about this too late to join, if not he will be sure to get in next year!

os
usa

Thanks:doh:
Peter

[Sawdust Maker]

The pairings have been done and are here (http://www.woodworkforums.com/f206/pairings-2011-australia-day-pen-awap-130530/#post1268359)

Enjoy the swap :2tsup:

[wheelinround]

Nick well done hope it goes well for all.

Sam is twice the man :2tsup:

[mick61]

G`day I have pmed snyiper waiting reply. Looking forward to the parcel already.
Mick:D

[hunter-27]

The pairings have been done and are here (http://www.woodworkforums.com/f206/pairings-2011-australia-day-pen-awap-130530/#post1268359)

Enjoy the swap :2tsup:
Thanks, PM'ed my partner, now I better get to planning and turning.

[NewLondon88]

Now .. just to be clear ..
we're NOT allowed to use old Ugly Pen Contest entries as swap material, right?

hey .. just checkin


:p

[Sawdust Maker]

Now .. just to be clear ..
we're NOT allowed to use old Ugly Pen Contest entries as swap material, right?

hey .. just checkin


:p

Only if you got Amos :D

[Allan at Wallan]

I was secretly hoping to get a swap partner in
Canada but with only nine entries from there my
chances were not great.

My luck must be in as I get to swap with Gofer
from Alberta in Canada. We have made contact
and will be swapping shortly.

Allan

[gawdelpus]

Well I have made contact and exchanged addresses :) Now to plan what to send off lol, I think my partner (cigarman) may be an old hand and not easy to impress hehe. Ah well that's the luck of the draw :) Cheers ~ John

[salty72]

Hi CraigLUSA tried to send you a PM to touch bases but your inbox is too full

[CraigLUSA]

My humblest apologies to Salty72, had 5 pm's, and did not see that resulted in a full pm box :-. Fixed the issue.

Craig

[Dudley Young]

Made contact with CeeGee and exchanged address's. Shipped package to Coral today. Good Day everyone.
Dudley

[Sawdust Maker]

Shipped already, wow :2tsup:
I haven't even got into the shed yet (bluddy school holidays, mumble mumble)

[Ironwood]

Well my penmaking has had an unexpected disruption, yesterday I severely damaged one of my fingers (as in made it a bit shorter).:-
See details here - http://www.woodworkforums.com/f67/another-short-fingered-forumite-130639/

I had plans of finishing a job at home, then having the rest of the afternoon in the shed to make a start on my swap pen.

I think it a bit unfair on my partner Lazylathe to have to wait until my finger heals enough to get back in the shed, so I might have to go to plan "B".
I have a few half finished pens ( the barrels are turned and finished already) I think I will have to pick the one of these that I am the most happy with, assemble it, and use it as my swap pen. Although it wont be the pen I had in mind, it will be a very nice pen all the same.

My apoligies to Lazylathe. I had a grand design in mind for the swap pen. But cant turn that pen for some time now.:-

[Seer]

Get that digit healed is the most important part I know I am an official member ot the society.
Jerry


Well my penmaking has had an unexpected disruption, yesterday I severely damaged one of my fingers (as in made it a bit shorter).:-
See details here - http://www.woodworkforums.com/f67/another-short-fingered-forumite-130639/

I had plans of finishing a job at home, then having the rest of the afternoon in the shed to make a start on my swap pen.

I think it a bit unfair on my partner Lazylathe to have to wait until my finger heals enough to get back in the shed, so I might have to go to plan "B".
I have a few half finished pens ( the barrels are turned and finished already) I think I will have to pick the one of these that I am the most happy with, assemble it, and use it as my swap pen. Although it wont be the pen I had in mind, it will be a very nice pen all the same.

My apoligies to Lazylathe. I had a grand design in mind for the swap pen. But cant turn that pen for some time now.:-

[PenTurner]

Bit dissapointed--my Pen swap partner Brian B has run out of solid Diamond !:D, but he is going to send me a pen anyway!:):2tsup:
Meanwhile, I am going through the scap heap looking for appropiate parts!!!:):D, Brian--it is ok, the only time you are allowed broken , ugly pens is if you get Charlie! -:D Amos:)

[NewLondon88]

It's ok Brian .. you remember asking me what you were supposed to do with
those "Itching Powder" blanks?? :p

[Toomm99]

Got your email watsrags and the reply is on its way.

Toomm99

[Touchwood]

Have made contact with my two partners and addresses swapped.


I haven't even got into the shed yet (bluddy school holidays, mumble mumble)
Not a parent complaining about having THEIR children home, enjoying precious moments with them before they grow up ....!!! From the other side of the blackboard I say .... mumble mumble why should I have to get out of the shed yet (bluddy school holidays finishing, mumble mumble):rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: I'm sure the kiddies won't mind an extension of time .....

Let the games begin ... good to see the games have begun amongst some (well the banter anyway!!!)
JD

[glenn_mcculloug]

Well, with the snow storm of 2011 on its way, looks like tomorrow may be a good day to start my swap pen....

[Nai84]

Hey Sawdust Maker

I have contacted my mate Larry in the USA and I have sent my package today I hope he likes it

[hunter-27]

My swap pen is on the way to my partner as of last Friday.

[cookie48]

Sent the firt one of today. Awaiting address to send other one.

[UKpenmaker]

Pen finished and shipped off this morning for Fred aka "Big Shed"
Something was bugging me that i had missed, forgot to get a photo of it.:doh:
I'll have to leave that up to you Fred.

[Sawdust Maker]

Pen finished and shipped off this morning for Fred aka "Big Shed"
Something was bugging me that i had missed, forgot to get a photo of it.:doh:
I'll have to leave that up to you Fred.

bvgga

I'm sure BS will take a good piccy or two

when are you visiting?

[UKpenmaker]

bvgga

I'm sure BS will take a good piccy or two

when are you visiting?

Hi Nick,
We set off on the Thurs 5th May, i think we get into Melbourne around 1.30am on the Sunday morning. Looking like we may be there for about 8-9 months now.:D
Can't wait to get there, although the flight is a bit daunting, I've only ever flown once before and that was about 10 mins (between two small islands).

[Big Shed]

Pen finished and shipped off this morning for Fred aka "Big Shed"
Something was bugging me that i had missed, forgot to get a photo of it.:doh:
I'll have to leave that up to you Fred.

No worries Andy, I'll try to do it justice:2tsup:

Can't wait to see what you have created, am still working on yours but should be finished tomorrow.

Re your flight, I always try to have a stopover somewhere of a few days, last time was Penang, it really breaks the trip.

[Ozkaban]

Pens on their way to Seer... It was a real wretch letting go of one of them. Seriously wanted to keep it for myself :rolleyes: Just have to make another now :2tsup:

How have people gone with the 500g limit to avoid the surcharge into the US? With careful packaging, and the help of my kitchen scales, I have just seaked in under the limit. Bit of a pain though!

Cheers,
Dave

[gawdelpus]

Postage from oz :( . I sent off a pen and pencil set plus 4 nice blanks as protective packing, also just sneaked under the 500 grams limit before the extra charge came in , funny there seems to be no extra charges from the US for postage security :(. Sometimes you just wonder :no:

[seriola]

How have people gone with the 500g limit to avoid the surcharge into the US? With careful packaging, and the help of my kitchen scales, I have just seaked in under the limit. Bit of a pain though!

I doubt mine will make it under 500g, think I will send an extra couple of blanks and not even try. I am collecting some local species and mostly really heavy / dense. The pen has been ready for a week but delays with chainsaw problems and then the weather getting the blanks.

The girl at the post office was telling me she thinks I need to let her know species of timber I am sending, where from & all sorts of other info, :no: did'nt seem too sure of requirements, hopefully get someone more experienced when I send it off on Tuesday.

[Big Shed]

funny there seems to be no extra charges from the US for postage security :(. Sometimes you just wonder :no:

Simple John, the US is no threat to anybody, the rest of the world is a huge threat to the US.:roll:

[Big Shed]

The girl at the post office was telling me she thinks I need to let her know species of timber I am sending, where from & all sorts of other info, :no: did'nt seem too sure of requirements, hopefully get someone more experienced when I send it off on Tuesday.

I would ask her to show you where those requirements are listed. I have sent timber blanks of many varieties, including bark, to the US, Canada, Japan and other places, have never had to do that and have always declared there are timber pen blanks in the parcel.

[seriola]

I would ask her to show you where those requirements are listed. I have sent timber blanks of many varieties, including bark, to the US, Canada, Japan and other places, have never had to do that and have always declared there are timber pen blanks in the parcel.

Thanks for that, I did tell her that many other people were doing the same thing and that no one had mentioned any such requirement. She suggested I google U.S customs and find out, I think she perhaps got a tad confused.

Have been out this morning collecting more blanks material, found some nice Red Mallee burl, Bullock Bush and Black Oak. Off to the shed to fire up the band saw.

[Big Shed]

Have been out this morning collecting more blanks material, found some nice Red Mallee burl, Bullock Bush and Black Oak. Off to the shed to fire up the band saw.

Just checked the Aust Post website, there are no restrictions on sending such nice pen blanks to Victoria:D:2tsup:

[Simomatra]

Never ever had a problem with shipping OS even sent a kangaroo rug to the US no problems'

The weight limit is a problem but only effect goods going to the US the way around it is to send two parcels.

[Ozkaban]

Have also just checked with the post office and apparently the $9 surcharge to the US was only before Christmas due to high demand. Can anyone else confirm?

Cheers,
Dave

[Simomatra]

Have also just checked with the post office and apparently the $9 surcharge to the US was only before Christmas due to high demand. Can anyone else confirm?

Cheers,
Dave

The local PO was still going to charge last week so I don't know.

[QC Inspector]

Well my pen is done and as soon as Mrs. Woodpecker lets me know where she wants the little box of joy sent to it will be on the way. :U

I had to make a steel mailing box for the extra goodies. Did you know that beavers chew through cardboard as fast as you can wrap? :yes:

Pete

[coffenup]

my pen parcel arrived at IowaYank's house today
recieved a nice email saying thanks
his wife & daughters grabbed the pens before he could get to them himself
regards michael

[Big Shed]

The local PO was still going to charge last week so I don't know.

Was in the post office today and was told the $9 surcharge still apllies.