2012 Australia Day Pen Swap - Draw etc [Archive] - Page 2

SDB777

25th February 2012, 12:41 AM

Woohoo!
Wife sent me a text message while I was at work the other day that said, "Were you expecting two packages?"

Sam's packages both came at the same time, and I'll tell ya....it was like Christmas again!
So without further ado!
My new prize....
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http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c271/SDB777/PITH%20pens/PITHPenfromSam002.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c271/SDB777/PITH%20pens/PITHPenfromSam003.jpg

And he was kind enough to send along a huge amount of great timber....
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c271/SDB777/PITH%20pens/DSC00947.jpg

I'm hoping to learn some info on the pen timber, he did say it had 20 coats of WoP for the finish...and the photo's don't really display the true shine coming off of it.

BTW, had to fight the wife off it this morning...she has this thing about it being her new pen?

Thanks for letting me be apart of this event!
Scott (I'm truly humbled) B

USNR'03

25th February 2012, 01:52 AM

Hi All,

Also received my Australia Day 2012 pen swap parcel from Peter (USNR'03) from Virginia.

Nouveau Sceptre roller-ball unfortunately I am not sure what timber has been used so maybe Peter can shed some light on the matter for us all.

The pen does look fantastic though and I am looking forward to trying out some of the pen blanks Peter has sent also.
Very much appreciated Peter and the pen will become along with Alexanders who was my other Australia Day 2012 swap partner another one of the very first pens to start off my very own personal Pen collection.:2tsup:

Thanks
Tony.

Tony,
The blank is a Maple Burl, Sorry 'bout not mentioning in the package. I'm glag you like it. :B

mackc

25th February 2012, 04:30 AM

I think our swap pens crossed paths over the ocean somewhere in the past couple of days. I got word from Kelvin that he received my swap to him yesterday.

I received my swap from him, this a.m., Tycoon RB turned in Red Mallee burl along with some unnmamed timbers which will come in usefully.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=199302&stc=1&d=1330104321
Kelvin made mention of the fact that I have more grandchildren than he has turned pens. Considering that, he has produced a special pen for me! Thanks, Kel!

Simomatra

25th February 2012, 11:59 AM

Glad they arrived safely Scott and thet you like them.

The pen is made from ringed myall and ues my standard 20 coats of WOP

I am also over the moon with my pen and blanks Thanks Scott and please thank your lovely wife for the beautiful blanks must get some turned soon

Sawdust Maker

25th February 2012, 02:36 PM

Have those whom couldn't make contact with their partners made contact?

Ironwood

25th February 2012, 03:03 PM

Have those whom couldn't make contact with their partners made contact?

I am still waiting for Snyiper to get back to me with an address, I will send him another PM .
I think he is an IAP member, I will try a PM there as well.

MarineRaider

25th February 2012, 03:39 PM

Just realised I haven't posted a photo of the pen I recieved from one of my Offical swap partners - Frank contatcted me first ...so no chance to cross lines here :B

MarineRaider (Frank) sent a few extra blanks to stop the Fountain pen from rolling around - the large piece is Olive from his sons tree. and the blank on the pen has FANTASTIC colour (pitty my camera work doesn't show it properly

Thanks Mark for the comment on the color of the pen I sent you. Just for the record the timber was of Chinese Spitache, and from Lodi, Calif. USA It was a wind blow down from a storm in 2010. Can't waite for a pen from him as it will be my first trade with Australia.

Christos

25th February 2012, 04:25 PM

Some vey nice pens are being made and swapped. Getting some great inspiration.

stevo81

25th February 2012, 05:33 PM

not as yet, i will send another PM tho

Have those whom couldn't make contact with their partners made contact?

Sawdust Maker

25th February 2012, 09:37 PM

Thanks chaps

let me know what happens - a PM will do

Coysquibbly

27th February 2012, 05:13 AM

My pen came in from aussiepens (John Evans) and what a beaut it is:wink:

This Australian Elegant Beauty is made from fiddleback Tasmanian blackwood, and although the picture does not do it justice, the amazing grain in this pen seems to just come alive as the pen moves. I am not sure of the finish but I will guess WOP. Let me know if I am correct John.

There is also a rather awesome selection of pen blanks I can't wait to turn:D

John, I sure hope you enjoy the package I sent as much as I know I will enjoy this one.

Regards,

Kevin

P.S. I cannot seem to upload photo's at this time, I have sent a request to the webmaster for enlightenment:( I will get them on A.S.A.P:)

Coysquibbly

27th February 2012, 09:42 AM

:D Looks like I may have fiqured it out.

See above for discription.

Simomatra

27th February 2012, 11:28 AM

:D Looks like I may have fiqured it out.

See above for discription.

Wow! Good things come to those tha wait, well done John

SDB777

27th February 2012, 12:16 PM

Lots of beauties being shown off here!! Keep them coming......I'm getting lots of ideas by seeing these.

Scott (whens the next swap) B

Simomatra

27th February 2012, 02:13 PM

Lots of beauties being shown off here!! Keep them coming......I'm getting lots of ideas by seeing these.

Scott (whens the next swap) B

Scott this swap is an annual event with the draw to coinside with Australia Day 26 January

cookie48

27th February 2012, 09:41 PM

Just received word from one of my swap partners all is in the pipe line. I supose one out of two is good.

vallealbert

28th February 2012, 02:54 PM

Hi All,

I arrived home last night from an interstate business trip to find both my Australia Day 2012 Pen swap partners parcels waiting for me.
This one was from Alexander (Vallealbert) from San German Puerto Rico.

The Rollerball pen is a Retro Rhodium plated and is very well dressed in a Cuban Mahogany Crotch timber.
Alexander has advised me that all of the timber blanks are also native of Puerto Rico and all very nice.
Absolutely stunning pen and blanks.
Very much appreciated Alexander and the pen will become one of the first pens to start off my very own personal Pen collection.:2tsup:

Thanks
Tony.

Tony, I'm glad you liked the pen and the blanks... it have been a great pleasure to swap pen and blanks with you... your pen will be greatly treasured!! I still owe you post some pics of the pen you sent me...I hope during this week. Take care and enjoy your pens.

Alexander

Coysquibbly

28th February 2012, 03:16 PM

I have over a hundred blanks in my shop that origionated from Alexander. He has some of the best product out there. If you live in a climate that is dryer than a coastal area such as Calgary, i might suggest Arizona, Let the would dry out for a period of time. I know most know this, but many don't
Regards,
Kevin

Ironwood

28th February 2012, 08:19 PM

I am still waiting for Snyiper to get back to me with an address, I will send him another PM .
I think he is an IAP member, I will try a PM there as well.

I have had a reply from Snyiper, so all is good :2tsup:

Dorno

29th February 2012, 07:50 PM

Well my pen is in the the mail to Don so I hope he has it soon and I hope he likes it. I have included some goodies in the pack which I am sure he will post when they arrive.

I have attached a photo of my stunning work and look forward to hearing his comments.

Just kidding you all :D:D:D I can't put the real pics up and give it away till he see it so I just thought I would have some fun:U:U

Cheers Ian

sturina

29th February 2012, 08:02 PM

"Well my penis in the the mail"

That must have been painful!

Grommett

29th February 2012, 08:35 PM

Ouch

mick61

29th February 2012, 09:15 PM

G`day I have received my parcel from Slo Louie The pen is great and some nice blanks aswell.I will post pics tomorrow sometime.Thankyou very much Slo your parcel shouldn`t be to far away.
Mick:D

SloLouie

1st March 2012, 11:49 AM

I was beginning to worry that there was a customs officer that liked turning pens. Glad it made it there.

Cheers,

Rob (now camping by the PO Box)

Phil Hansen

2nd March 2012, 01:57 AM

Got my parcel from Esta today.
Nice rollerball in a box and wrapped up in a tie died silk hankie and some great burl blanks - hard as hell.
Esta also included some extras such as coasters(also wrapped in silk) and some Melbourne souvenirs. The tie dyeing reminds of years gone by.
Will post some pics over the weekend.
Thanks Esta, nice to have had a creative partner.

Phil

Seer

2nd March 2012, 10:28 AM

Ben got my parcel and I his so here is what I was surprised to open.

Sawdust Maker

2nd March 2012, 01:33 PM

Nice pen - well done Ben and nice blanks
You're a lucky man, Seer :2tsup:

Think I'd be careful turning the white top burl :rolleyes:

Mike in Nanaimo

2nd March 2012, 04:23 PM

Got my pen today from Ironwood {Brad}. Nice pen and well done. It is from a kit I have never seen before. Thick pen and very comfortable to write with. Also found some nice blanks with it. I don't know what the wood is so maybe Brad can tell us.
Thank You Brad!
http://www.penscanada.com/Ebay%20Grapics/Aussie%20Pen%20Swap%202012%20Brad%20Cooper%201.JPG
http://www.penscanada.com/Ebay%20Grapics/Aussie%20Pen%20Swap%202012%20Brad%20Cooper%204.JPG
http://www.penscanada.com/Ebay%20Grapics/Aussie%20Pen%20Swap%202012%20Brad%20Cooper%205.JPG
http://www.penscanada.com/Ebay%20Grapics/Aussie%20Pen%20Swap%202012%20Brad%20Cooper%2010.JPG

Dorno

2nd March 2012, 06:19 PM

Lucky boy Mike looks like you have done well there ? Very nice looking pen and some Dam good looking blanks.

Cheers Ian

Ironwood

2nd March 2012, 07:54 PM

Got my pen today from Ironwood {Brad}. Nice pen and well done. It is from a kit I have never seen before. Thick pen and very comfortable to write with. Also found some nice blanks with it. I don't know what the wood is so maybe Brad can tell us.
Thank You Brad!

Mike, I am happy to hear you recieved my pen, I was expecting it would take a bit longer to arrive.
The pen is a Spring Blossom from Timberbits.
The timbers are Cooktown Ironwood, with Silky Oak strips, these were cut to show quarter-cut fiqure, the black bits are styrene. Its finished with CA.
The Silky Oak came out of some boards from a house my Grandfather built in the 1940's, so it has some special meaning for me.
This is the first pen I have done in this style, I like to do a prototype pen for the pen swaps I do, to try something new, just have to hope they go as planned, I was happy with this one, I hope you like it too Mike.

Coysquibbly

3rd March 2012, 03:03 AM

"Got my pen today from Ironwood {Brad}. Nice pen and well done. It is from a kit I have never seen before. "

Beatiful pen well done. Looks like a lot of work and thought went into it.

Mike, you find will this pen kit is available in North America as the "Emporer" it is available through CSUSA and several others. Great kit, I have made a dozen or more of these and just love them:)

Nice work Brad

justturnin

3rd March 2012, 05:02 AM

I figured if I am allowed to ship 4lbs in a flat rate I may as well use it all. Got my package to 3.8lbs. Not much room for anything else in there. I hope you enjoy Amos.

Chris

firewhatfire

3rd March 2012, 07:23 AM

figured i would post it here as well.:2tsup:

I have no idea what the wood i or what most of the blanks are that he sent. I only recognized 2 names on the blanks. What is Waddy wood? The pen I recieved is a Jr Gent FP with one of those unknown woods on it. I am truly pleased to get this package as I enjoy getting blanks as much as pens. Some day I will turn all of the blanks I have gotten or go broke trying. Thanks
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...IETRADE003.jpg (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f312/firewhatfire/a%20Pen%20Turning/AUSSIETRADE003.jpg)
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...IETRADE002.jpg (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f312/firewhatfire/a%20Pen%20Turning/AUSSIETRADE002.jpg)
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...IETRADE001.jpg (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f312/firewhatfire/a%20Pen%20Turning/AUSSIETRADE001.jpg)

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IowaYank

3rd March 2012, 07:36 AM

First of all, no one worned me he was a pro pen turner.:doh:
So here is what he sent me.:2tsup:

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http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz155/AEastman_bucket/Aust2.jpg[/IMG]

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The segmented pen planks I started are all done and the pens are turned. This Saturday I will put them all together and mail them out.:U

Cheers
Arlin

Sawdust Maker

3rd March 2012, 08:21 AM

Nice pens :2tsup:

but hate to be a wet squib
but ...

Chaps
is there any chance of posting the photos to the forum and not a photobucket or someother link?
as soon as you rearrange your photobucket albums the link is useless :((

thanks :2tsup:

IowaYank

3rd March 2012, 08:33 AM

Could I have posted from my computer?

Cheers
Arlin

HazzaB

3rd March 2012, 10:25 AM

Hey Arlin,

When you do your post, there is an Attach button, that takes you to a Manage your attachment drop down window, put them in there, and when you submit your post, they are attached :2tsup:

Thanks for the compliment, I'm still learning about Pen Turning, and Finishing.:D

HazzaB

bdar

4th March 2012, 03:23 PM

Have confirmation that my two swaps have made their destinations, just waiting for the return parcels

Phil Hansen

4th March 2012, 10:12 PM

Pictures that I said I would post this weekend of my swop from Esta.
Spring blossom rollerball, burl blanks and Melbourne souvenirs wrapped in bespoke tie-died silk.
Thanks Esta.

Phil

seamus7227

5th March 2012, 08:40 AM

Could the moderators please notify (wm460), my swap partner to clear out his PM box so i can get through to him Please!:D :doh:
I would hate to keep this great looking pen for myself:U

epimenio

5th March 2012, 10:59 AM

I was stunned when I opened my box this weekend. Simply amazing. Des was kind enough to send me not only a fantastic Brown Mallee burl Sedona for myself but also a gift for SHMBO. My wife promptly adopted her new Mangrove wood Sierra with a clip jewel. She loves it as do I mine.
The fit and finish on both pens are first rate. And the CA coating is like glass. I mean like perfectly smooth.

To top it off along for the ride came 7 VERY nice blanks of various species including red mallee, burl, mangrove, Huon pine, brown mallee burl, Western Myall, River red gum and Black oak, plus 2 cool acrylic blanks.... Like I said WOW :2tsup:

But wait thers more! In his note Des says that I have another box coming :oo: Castables and natural edge items that customs might delay.
As a caster I am super excited to get my hands on them.

Thank you Des it was a pleasure to trade with you.

bench1holio

5th March 2012, 04:10 PM

recieved my swap from jerry (seer) last week and finally got around to posting some pics.

pen is an awsome peice of stabilized hackberry, flawlessly finished!,:2tsup:
also a box full of blanks including some beautiful desert ironwood, mesquite burl, maple burl, birdseye maple, acacia, a jack daniels barrel blank and another hackberry blank? and some home cast acrylics.

thankyou again jerry:2tsup:its been a pleasure.

seriola

5th March 2012, 06:12 PM

My package has arrived from hunter 27 (Landon). A beautiful satin gold cigar wrapped in a pine cone blank he cast himself. What a great pen, has certainly got some nice comments from those that have seen it and deservedly so, a very welcome addition to my collection.

Also included was an excellent selection of timber blanks, terrific, I am really looking forward to wrapping them around some nice pen kits. Thanks Landon excellent package :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

Thanks to both my swap partners, it has been great, and thanks to the organisers for their efforts for making it all possible.

200447

200448

200449

seriola

5th March 2012, 06:15 PM

Glad you liked the stuff Manny, I reckon I came out in front though :D

Ironwood

5th March 2012, 06:45 PM

I went to the Post Office today hoping I had a parcel, and sure enough, Mike in Nanaimo's package was waiting for me.
I had to pick my jaw up off the ground when I opened it and saw what was inside.
What a beautiful pen, a Cambridge in Birds-eye Yellow Cedar Burl with a Bubinga Celtic Knot on the cap, to top it off there was a keyring made out of the same timber, and a really nice selection of blanks, along with a beautifully written "Certificate of Authenticity" for the pen.

Thanks Mike :2tsup:.

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mkypenturner

5th March 2012, 09:11 PM

hey brad you gotta be happy with that one , and even a certificate !!
wow :2tsup:

Ironwood

6th March 2012, 05:08 AM

recieved my swap from jerry (seer) last week and finally got around to posting some pics.

pen is an awsome peice of stabilized hackberry, flawlessly finished!,:2tsup:

Hey Ben, thats a nice looking pen, any idea what the name of the kit is ?

Ironwood

6th March 2012, 05:14 AM

hey brad you gotta be happy with that one , and even a certificate !!
wow :2tsup:

Very happy Troy :2tsup:
I'll bring it with me next time I am heading to your work, not today but, I took it home last night to photograph it, and forgot to grab it on my way out the door this morning :doh:

Seer

6th March 2012, 05:15 AM

The Kit for Ben is an EL Grande in Platinum

gawdelpus

6th March 2012, 06:23 AM

The Kit for Ben is an EL Grande in Platinum

Looked like a nice Cambridge pen to me :) Cheers ~ John :;

Ironwood

6th March 2012, 08:14 PM

The Kit for Ben is an EL Grande in Platinum

Thanks, I will have to see if I can get a couple of the kits, its a nice looking pen.

Touchwood

6th March 2012, 08:38 PM

My pens and blanks finally made it to the post office today for posting - good plans last week were shattered when someone decided that lighting a fire to watch the action was a good idea! :no::no::no: I don't get it ... so instead of getting to a post office I was getting home just in case the wind changed! Monday was granted to all us hard working West Aussies as a holiday .. but now they are heading off to Tennesse .. both swapees in Tennesse - who would believe!

Hope they make good time MSGMP and Bitshird :2tsup:

JD

Grommett

7th March 2012, 02:13 PM

My first swap arrived today from ssajn. Thanks Dave. The pen is a modified cigar, the centre band has been reduced, dressed in Yellow Pine from Dave's friends property in northern Wisconsin. CA finish and it is a superb writing instrument.
There was also a fine selection of, to an Australian, exotic blanks, Black Walnut, Claro Walnut and a Bethlem Olive Wood.
Again, thanks so much, it's been great swapping with you.

200633

200634

200635

Sawdust Maker

7th March 2012, 07:30 PM

Nice pen

seems to have a face in it

... the shroud of yellow pine ?

Coysquibbly

8th March 2012, 03:10 AM

Nice pen

seems to have a face in it

... the shroud of yellow pine ?

Looks like john Lennon:D

Great looking pen.

Kevin

mkypenturner

8th March 2012, 07:21 AM

got my parcel , sadly my camera palying up :( so no pics :cool:

Don Nicholas

8th March 2012, 03:48 PM

The postman arrived, a little old driver so lively and quick, with a package from Dorno (Ian).
Ian and I opened our packages while on Skype, we had some sound problems but video was fine.
The photos are of what I sent to Ian. Box is Walnut with Cherry slip feathers, Lid insert is Spalted Birch. Pen is a Gold T/N and Chrome Art Deco with a Desert Ironwood Burl.

Thank you Ian for your beautiful pen, the fit and finish were fantistic. It will go in my collection.

Thank you Nick for putting together this swap.
Cheers
Don

Dorno

8th March 2012, 08:38 PM

Magnificent job :2tsup::2tsup:
Well my goodies arrived yesterday and as Don and I had agreed to open them up on skype together and today we did just that :) but we had a few technical difficulties from my end. The pen I recieved from Don was a beauty and as you can see by the photos he posted he made a box for it which came up a real treat :2tsup: I also recieved some pen blanks and to top it right of I recieved a timber pendant sorry cant tell you much about it as my wife stole it and has been wearing it since :D she loves it:)

The pen I made for Don is a Jr Majestic from Red Mallee Burl finished in heaps of coats of CA and about half a dozen blanks (I am not clever enough for boxes :D)

Cheers Ian

Ps the background is a brown mallee burl cap that just seemed to fit the photo and the international theme

seamus7227

9th March 2012, 03:15 AM

Wow! I'm seeing some very nice trades going on! I cant wait to share mine!

hunter-27

9th March 2012, 02:03 PM

My photos stink but what I received from Des(seriola) is PERFECT. Thanks for a great swap. I think my wife confiscated one of them, it seems to have vanished shortly after the photo.:C

Landon

Christos

9th March 2012, 05:51 PM

At least you know that you had it and what it looked like. :U

hunter-27

10th March 2012, 05:29 AM

At least you know that you had it and what it looked like. :U
:?

gawdelpus

10th March 2012, 08:40 AM

Think he's alluding to your missing pen :) or maybe that some have as yet not recieved their swaps therefore don't know what they look like hehe, cheers ~ John

workinginwood

10th March 2012, 09:22 AM

Jack Tar mailed a box of goodies on Friday Mar. 2 and miraculously it arrived today, Mar 9 in central Canada. Got to be some kind of record.
Anyway this box contained some wondrous stuff. First there was a great looking gift box and two mementos of the Australian Navy, a Key Ring and a Medallion.
http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/65191-workinginwood/albums/workinginwood/8192-jack-tar-aussie-swap-2012-mar-1-gift-box-australian-navy-key-chain-medalion.jpg

When I opened the gift box I found the central theme of the whole package. Two great pens!
http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/65191-workinginwood/albums/workinginwood/8193-jack-tar-aussie-swap-2012-mar-2-gift-box-open-two-great-pens-were-hidden-inside.jpg

First Anthony has paid tribute to the Canadian Colours with a beautiful Chrome Cigar in brilliant pearl and white acrylics.
http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/65191-workinginwood/albums/workinginwood/8194-jack-tar-aussie-swap-2012-mar-3-anthonys-salute-canadian-colours-chrome-cigar-pearl-white-red-acrylic-barrels-very-shiny.jpg

Second was the masterpiece. An Elegant Beauty (I think) with kangaroo motif and segmented barrel. I really like the natural feel of the finish and the texture Anthony achieved on this pen.
http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/65191-workinginwood/albums/workinginwood/8195-jack-tar-aussie-swap-2012-mar-4-great-segmented-pen-segmented-barrel-wonderful-natural-feel-finish-texture-well-done-anthony.jpg

Absolutely great work Anthony! Don't change anything.
http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/65191-workinginwood/albums/workinginwood/8196-jack-tar-aussie-swap-2012-mar-5-another-shot-excellent-segmenting-job.jpg

In the bottom of the mailer was a couple small bags of native wood blanks. I had explained to Anthony that I was getting away from the acrylics and experimenting with natural or minimum finishes on wood.
http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/65191-workinginwood/albums/workinginwood/8197-jack-tar-aussie-swap-2012-mar-6-wood-pile-also-mailing-box-1-2-tasmanian-myrtle-3-burl-coolabah-shows-unnumbered-blank-poor-shot-actual-figure-4-spalted-sassafras-5-hairy-oak-6-camphor-laurel-7-8-huon-pine-9-unknown.jpg
#1 and 2 are Tasmanian Myrtle Burl
#3 is Burl Coolabah (number or great figure not showing in photo)
#4 is Spalted Sassafras
#5 Hairy Oak (very striking)
#6 Camphor Laurel
#7 and 8 are Huon Pine
#9 ?

As if all this was not enough, Anthony included an Australia game for me to learn (and bilk the locals). TWO UP
http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/65191-workinginwood/albums/workinginwood/8198-jack-tar-aussie-swap-2012-mar-game-learn-two-up.jpg

A very generous package filled with wonders from a distant land. Thank you Anthony, I couldn't be more pleased. The pens will have an honoured spot in my growing collection. It has been a pleasure and I hope you like your forthcoming (it's in the mail - honest - it is eh) as much.
Carry on.

Larry

Sawdust Maker

10th March 2012, 09:34 AM

It's one of those things that only the Master of Wit and Jesterism can answer or explain!:rolleyes:

cookie48

10th March 2012, 12:46 PM

Received word from my second swap partner this morning. He has received what I sent and the swap parcel is on the way.
Two out of two. great result.

hunter-27

10th March 2012, 01:59 PM

Think he's alluding to your missing pen :) or maybe that some have as yet not recieved their swaps therefore don't know what they look like hehe, cheers ~ John

It's one of those things that only the Master of Wit and Jesterism can answer or explain!:rolleyes:
:doh::2tsup:

Melski

10th March 2012, 03:26 PM

Received my package from BlackbuttWA down under. The pen is Xylomelum occidentale, commonly known locally as "Woody Pear". Finished with BLO& 12 coats of CA, then Triple E& "Shella Wax". The blanks included: mullberry, carob, jarah, she-oak, curley jarah, sandalwood and woody pear.

Thanks so much for the swap and thanks to the organizers!

melski

Touchwood

10th March 2012, 07:28 PM

I received a beautiful pen yesterday from MSGMP - WOW I love it!
200987
200988

I am unable to name the kit used but it is lovely - the pen is made from Logwood Burl and aluminum accents.

There were also 4 blanks included - Figured Crotch Walnut, Jack Daniel's Whiskey Barrel, Bolivian Rosewood and Padauk. I am going to enjoy making those up (but as the temp is up around 35ºC again .. even more in the shed) it won't be in the next couple of days!!!!)

Thank you so much MSGMP - I hope my parcel doesn't take too long to reach you.

JD

gawdelpus

10th March 2012, 07:36 PM

Very nice with the accents :) I think you will find that kit is the "electra" :)
Cheers ~ John :2tsup:

Christos

11th March 2012, 12:01 AM

:?

The wife's got it.

dalecamino

12th March 2012, 01:05 PM

I received this excellent writing instrument from Andrew (Firefighter Sam) As you can see the fit and finish is spot on. I believe it is a Statesman II FP, complete with a cartridge, and converter. Also a beautiful selection of timber blanks. It is always a pleasure to participate in the Australia Day pen swap, as I always receive nice things like these. :2tsup:

Thanks Andrew!

PenTurner

14th March 2012, 02:15 PM

Just in from JustTurnin just superb, blown away, absolutely stunning, He has the poor end of the stick, I win out, Amos:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup::)
Following explanation by Chris
The kit is a Big Ben Rollerball and the wood is Texas Water Oak Burl with the Wormy holes filled with Black Epoxy and copper shavings. The finish is CA, a lot of CA. I don't count the coats I measure the thickness which is .15mm thick after finish sanding.

This was the first pen off my new lathe and my first pen to turn between centers instead of a mandrel.

There is one blank in there that is a surprise. It is the Solid black one. There is a 'gator jaw bone in there. Make sure you use sharp tools on that one and sharpen often. After turning my 1st gator jaw I bought a carbide tool. Also there is a Jack Daniels Whiskey Barrel blank in there that goes with the Certificate of Authenticity, I hope you saw that and did not trash it :-) It was wrapped in some plain white paper, I need to invest in some bubble wrap....

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Allan at Wallan

14th March 2012, 03:57 PM

Oh no !!!!

Amos will be stuck in the shed for weeks with
that haul. Can't wait to see what he does with them.:2tsup:

Pen swaps certainly attract a lot of interest.

Mine were sent a few days ago to "Quister" in U.S.A.
and will await his in due course. Photos to follow.

Allan

gawdelpus

14th March 2012, 03:58 PM

Beautiful pen and workmanship :) most generous selection of blanks as well hehe, that should cheer you up Amos :) cheers ~ John (nice photography as well):2tsup::2tsup:

CeeGee

14th March 2012, 09:43 PM

I've just received my parcel from GeoffW89. An absolutely beautiful fountain pen which I think may be Red Mallee burl but I'm waiting for Geoff to confirm. It is an absolutely perfect fir and finish and will be a treasured pen in my collection (and my first fountain pen since school days - now that's going back!!).

There are some very nice blanks to go with it. Photos will come sometime on the weekend.

Coral

justturnin

14th March 2012, 11:19 PM

Just in from JustTurnin just superb, blown away, absolutely stunning, He has the poor end of the stick, I win out, Amos:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup::)

Amos,
I really hope you enjoy your pen and goodies. Can't wait to see what you make with them.

justturnin

15th March 2012, 12:34 PM

Let me just say wow. Amos, you have really out done yourself here. I could not believe my eyes when I opened it up. I am not 100% sure what the kit is but Amos sent me a fun riddle to help figure out the wood type which is Coolibah Burl. It has a bit of Bark on it which really looks great. I love the look of Sap/Heart mix. This pen is just too much and I could not be happier. Thank you Amos!!!!

I am still working on my pics but I think they came out ok, then again I don't think a bad picture could be taken of this pen.

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PenTurner

15th March 2012, 12:55 PM

Chris, the pen is a Majestic.
The riddle" Once a Jolly Swagman camped by a Billabong under the shade of a C----Tree!-if you know the answer you'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me!:):D Amos ps-I still come out the winner - I need to get some Aussie blanks for you. Amos:)
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mkypenturner

15th March 2012, 05:40 PM

wow chris thats a beauty ,going to love that one :2tsup:
amos where did you get that box from ??

Perfect Pens

15th March 2012, 06:13 PM

Very nice indeed :2tsup: well done.

Cheers
Tony.

PenTurner

15th March 2012, 08:12 PM

Troy, box is from Timberbits, don't know if he has any of that colour anymore? Amos:)

mkypenturner

15th March 2012, 10:28 PM

Troy, box is from Timberbits, don't know if he has any of that colour anymore? Amos:)
looked like from there but sadly only has a printed paper on mdf now , mind you i have got one of those and it looks great but nothing like that box :(

RickG

16th March 2012, 09:16 AM

Posted this by mistake in last years forum so reposting it here.

Yipee the parcel arrived today. Great looking Roman harvest rollerball in Huon Pine. I'd been comtemplating getting some of these kits, after seeing one in person I will be getting some. Along with the pen were 4 nice blanks and a case from Brett Hammond. Another successful swap completed.

The closed end is the one I sent Brett he received it a while ago but hasn't posted it. It started out as an El Grande dressed in Elm Burl. also sent him som local Canadian blanks but didn't take a picture of them.

watsrags

16th March 2012, 09:50 AM

I recieved my goodies from Trevor yeserday,
I never knew that Maple ( I think ) could look so good a pen and pencil finished in what is the the highest standard I have ever seen, I think its a CA finish . After seeing these pens I will have to hurry up and get the windows into my shed and try CA again.
The blanks great great but already SWMBO has put in her bid for the whisky barrel.
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IowaYank

17th March 2012, 11:24 AM

Well, Finally getting out of the hospital after 3 months I have the pens and pen blanks done for HazzaB and Christos. Since Christos will be gone for the next few months on vacation I will show what I made him.

The first pen is made of an acrylic I made for this. It is white and purple swirl, made with a Comfort pen kit. The second pen is made from a nickle 30.06 shell and a copper point of which I hand made the whole thing. The blank is Whitetail Antler from what my daughter shot last year.

Last attachment is a bunch of pen blanks which 2 of the segmented blanks I made from Maple/Purpleheart/Blackwalnut cut 3 ways and then cut at 45*

I hope Christos enjoys them when he gets home. I am not going to show what I did for HazzaB. He can take the photoes himself.

Cheers

Arlin