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Simomatra
20th November 2008, 08:21 AM
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Its a bit early but there have been people asking when the next swap would be.

To continue with the one from last year, the swap will be drawn at 0900 on Australia Day 2009. I will do the coordinating, same as last year

This is open to all our overseas friends so if you are interested in swapping OS make a tag OS beside your name. If you want to just stay domestic put DOM beside your name. Last year it was all international so lets try to go that way again. We also have lots of new OS members here that can also spread the word.

It is open to turners from novices upwards all welcome the more the better

I have had some interest already from pen forums overseas expressing interest in the swap.

Basic rules when the swap draw is made contact your partner, make a pen and send it post haste, blanks can be exchanged also if desired that's between you and your partner. The swap will be open to all styles of pens. All swaps to be completed by 31st March 2009

DJ can you arrange to have the list in this thread for interested partners

Name want to swap OS / DOM Nationality, P- is for Preference
Simomatra OS Aussie
DJ's Timber OS/DOM Aussie
Big Shed OS Aussie
Pasho OS P-USA Aussie
ciscokid OS USA
Penpal OS/Dom Aussie
Rod Neep OS British
Todd Glover OS USA
New London OS/DOM USA
DuncanH OS/P-DOM Aussie
Crow400 OS Aussie
gcozad OS USA
Woodenink OS/DOM Aussie
Fireman sam OS/DOM Aussie
timberbits OS Aussie
rodl OS/DOM Aussie
BoomerangInfo OS/DOM Aussie
corbs P-OS/DOM Aussie
mick61 OS Aussie
bdar OS & DOM Aussie
David Mitchell OS/DOM Aussie
hwunch OS P-Aust or NZ USA TPS
Jeff in Indiana OS/DOM USA
Harold OS USA TPS
Peddler OS USA TPS
Gimpy OS USA TPS
Nick OS Canada
Oiestein OS Norway
dalecamino OS / Dom USA
Brian Isabelle OS Canada
Toomm99 OS USA
plomanto OS/DOM USA
Nick (aka Don) OS USA TPS
mag OS/DOM Aussie
Sawdust Maker OS Aussie
Brendan1152 OS Aussie
mackc OS Canada
Touchwood OS/DOM Aussie
clinch OS Canada
Celt40 OS Scotland
Old Wrangler OS P-Aussie USA
edblysard OS USA
ken6991 OS USA
Chriselle OS Japan
lukcon OS USA
daf DOM Aussie
woodb OS Aussie
maxwell_smart00 OS Canada TPS
kruger OS France
joernundsimba OS Germany
Fireguard OS/DOM Australia
Glenn Mcculloug OS USA
colin gregg OS/DOM UK
Nancy Laird OS USA TPS
mnoecker OS USA TPS
Rippa OS Aussie
church0143 OS USA TPS
poppers n pens OS USA TPS
munruben OS/DOM Aussie
cigarman OS/DOM USA
jimmn1 OS/DOM USA TPS
WoodWrite OS USA
rhossack OS USA
handyrn OS/DOM USA
Mike in Nanaimo OS Canada
Skiprat1 OS Wales
STAR OS Aussie
Ozartisan OS/DOM Aussie
brian77095 OS USA
beejay1 OS UK
funkycjicken OS/DOM Aussie
muzzydoug OS USA
Va3jff OS Canada PTP
Njarrelll OS USA PTP
Bob_Burt Aussie only Canada PTP
bohdon OS Canada PTP
LB75Player OS USA TPS
Grizz OS USA TPS
Bear-31 OS USA PTP
doddman7 OS USA TPS
Roy Quast OS USA PTP
RickG OS Canada
Jimmy_MacTavish OS/DOM Aussie
CraigL OS USA TPS
luvjohnnydees OS/DOM Aussie PTP
Cutsandcurves OS USA TPS
helgi OS Canada PTP
artme OS/DOM Aussie
schaf OS/DOM Aussie


Flags sourced from 3DFLAGS (http://3dflags.com/index.html)

DJ’s Timber
20th November 2008, 08:41 AM
Yep I'm in :2tsup:, already added myself to the list :;

Big Shed
20th November 2008, 08:43 AM
I'm in and on the list:2tsup:

Pasho
20th November 2008, 08:50 AM
Can the grasshopper play. Im in:2tsup:

DJ’s Timber
20th November 2008, 09:00 AM
Can the grasshopper play. Im in:2tsup:

OS or DOM

ciscokid
20th November 2008, 09:08 AM
I am interested in this one. I skipped the last one in order to bring the quality of my pens up from last year. This year I promise not to disappoint. OS is fine with me.

RodNeep
20th November 2008, 09:26 AM
Oh yes please! Count me in!
I am really envious (here in the UK) of some of the Australian burl woods that I see here on the forum.

Rod

Simomatra
20th November 2008, 09:45 AM
Good to see a good start I have just received permission to put it on the pen shop forum in the US as well I am also asking permission from the Canadian forum.

Keep them coming.

Penpal
20th November 2008, 10:53 AM
I am in O/S and Au thankyou for the format and the broadening of our horizons.

Regards Peter:2tsup:

Best thing is we will have tons of advance time to have our pens made, ready to post no excuses at the due date. Highly commendable. My remarks on my post before yours reflect my admiration for the work Amos has put into overseas to troops etc etc .This was not meant to lesson your contributions I also admire and respect.

Todd Glover
20th November 2008, 11:37 AM
I'm in if you'll have a newbie to the forum.

OS, would love to swap with someone overseas!

Simomatra
20th November 2008, 12:00 PM
I'm in if you'll have a newbie to the forum.

OS, would love to swap with someone overseas!

Thank you Todd your welcome as are all who are interested and we try to make it that everyone will get an OS partner if they want.

Welcome to the forum as well:2tsup:

NewLondon88
20th November 2008, 12:36 PM
OS or DOM is fine with me

DuncanH
20th November 2008, 04:14 PM
I'm in! Happy to go OS but I'd prefer DOM if possible :)

crow400
20th November 2008, 04:28 PM
I would like to swap OS if possible.
Bruce

PenTurner
20th November 2008, 07:06 PM
I 'm in also, OS or DOM no problem, Amos. Thanks Sam for organising this, Amos:2tsup:

Fireman sam
20th November 2008, 07:41 PM
Thanks sam
I am in os or dom :2tsup::2tsup:
Andrew

funkychicken
20th November 2008, 07:45 PM
I probably shouldn't enter this one:(

During the last swap I was still sorting out my lathe problems and perfecting the quality and finish of my pens. I've now sorted out my lathe and got my skills up to a suitable standard.

How about this: I make a nice pen before registering, that way when the names are drawn I'll be able to send the pen off straight away





and Sorry to everyone for stuffing up the last swap:doh::(

timberbits
20th November 2008, 07:56 PM
I'm in. OS if possiable.

Regards

David

rodl
20th November 2008, 09:04 PM
Thanks Sam
Count me in

rodl OS or DOM

BoomerangInfo
20th November 2008, 09:19 PM
Sign me up boys, OS or DOM is fine by me.

Russell

corbs
20th November 2008, 09:46 PM
Yeah... I will play again. OS or Dom (preference for OS though:2tsup:)

mick61
20th November 2008, 09:53 PM
Im in OS Aussie

bdar
20th November 2008, 09:57 PM
G'day Sam will go in for an OS swap as well as Dom
Darren

David Mitchell
20th November 2008, 10:12 PM
I'm in OS or DOM
David

Simomatra
21st November 2008, 08:12 AM
OK the TPS turners have started to come in again just posted 5 of them some are dual members.

Come on you other countries out there be represented and get you flag flying Who will be the first from Canada, France, Scotland or NZ. Lots of other countries out there why not join in this annual pen swap event you may even make a long lasting new friendship the possibilities are endless ie include some local blanks as well.

Lets here from you there is plenty of time to organize

Simomatra
21st November 2008, 10:33 AM
OK we have some new players and a first from Norway. Welcome Oeistein and Nick from A Pen Turner Paradise

DJ will update the list as my edit time had run out.

Big Shed
21st November 2008, 11:10 AM
Sam, I have contacted my partner from the last swap (dalecamino) and Charles tells me he will be logging on and joining in, so another seppo about to join in the fun:2tsup:

Thanks for organising this again, for those forum members hesitant about joining in, it is a great experience and a tremendous opportunity to make friends with people overseas or local. I for one have gained far mor from the last pen swap than I ever put in.

Simomatra
21st November 2008, 11:22 AM
Thanks Fred should be a great event

dalecamino
21st November 2008, 11:31 AM
Sam I'm in this one too ! I really enjoyed swapping with Fred ( Big Shed ) The pens with case and blanks he sent to me were just amazing . I beleive our friend is a bit modest . Thanks for heading this one up Sam .

Dalecamino , OS / Dom

Brian Isabelle
21st November 2008, 11:45 AM
I will step up to the plate for Canada OS for me
Sign me up please

Toomm99
21st November 2008, 12:34 PM
Sam, count me in for OS

Thanks
Tom

gcozad
21st November 2008, 02:02 PM
Hey hey! I'm in!! Both the swap and the board!!

Thanks Sam!!

plomanto
21st November 2008, 03:12 PM
I would like to participate, count me in as either OS or DOM

I did this last year and it was so fun
Peter

mag
21st November 2008, 06:49 PM
Count me in for OS or DOm

Mike

Sawdust Maker
21st November 2008, 09:21 PM
After my comments last swap - I spose I'd better say "I'm in"
Otherwise Amos might hunt me down :U
I'd like an os swap please.
And thanks for organising

Is a radiata slimline appropriate? :o

ok now I know I'm in trouble :rolleyes:

Brendan1152
21st November 2008, 09:22 PM
Hi Sam,

Please include me, OS preferred.

Regards

Brendan

mackc
21st November 2008, 10:45 PM
Hi Sam; Put my name in for the pen exchange, please.

mackc OS

Pasho
21st November 2008, 11:50 PM
My preference is USA please

Touchwood
22nd November 2008, 01:01 AM
Me too ... please may I play!!:D:D OS or DOM whatever is required. Thanks for the opportunity

JD

clinch
22nd November 2008, 06:04 AM
I'm interested in swapping too.
Chris OS Canada

edblysard
22nd November 2008, 10:03 AM
Ok,
Count the Texan in too...OS works for me.

Simomatra
22nd November 2008, 10:53 AM
Welcome to all the new face that have come doen here and joined up, you are all most welcome.

I know it is a long time till Australia day but it gives everyone a chance to work out what they want to make and send, remember you can also send blanks if you seo desire just check with your partner

Enjoy the forum and the swap my friends:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

ken6991
22nd November 2008, 02:30 PM
I would love to do this again. Count me in.:2tsup: Match me with some one OS.
Thanks

lukcon
23rd November 2008, 09:16 AM
I would also love to be included in your 2009 pen swap if it is possible. lukcon

Thank you in advance OS please

daf
23rd November 2008, 10:59 AM
I'd like to be in on this too if that's ok. Pref Dom happy either way.

Dave

woodb
23rd November 2008, 01:59 PM
Sam

Please include me in this venture
:2tsup:

DJ’s Timber
23rd November 2008, 02:14 PM
Sam

Please include me in this venture
:2tsup:

OS or DOM

woodb
23rd November 2008, 04:31 PM
OS please sory forgot to type that in before

Simomatra
24th November 2008, 07:48 AM
Norbert Aka Kruger has joined the swap and France is represented.

celt40
24th November 2008, 09:57 AM
I am in
I must keep the Scotland flag in the swap.:U

Fireguard
24th November 2008, 11:43 AM
I'm in too....
OS or DOM whatever is required

Simomatra
24th November 2008, 11:52 AM
I am in
I must keep the Scotland flag in the swap.:U

No worries yiu were already there Dermot.:p:p:p:p

colin gregg
24th November 2008, 03:03 PM
please count me in sam, overseas or dom i dont mind.:2tsup::2tsup:

Rippa
24th November 2008, 11:00 PM
Count me in OS is alright with me enjoyed the last 2 swaps

Rippa

munruben
25th November 2008, 11:11 PM
Okay Sam , count me in. Overseas or Domestic.

cigarman
26th November 2008, 11:56 PM
I'm in :2tsup: OS or Dom

lukcon
27th November 2008, 12:57 AM
I'm in os please if not dom will work :2tsup: lukcon

WoodWrite
28th November 2008, 03:00 AM
I"m in, put me down for OS.

lukcon
28th November 2008, 05:34 AM
I am in and looking at os if not dom will work for me thank you . lukcon

Simomatra
28th November 2008, 07:53 AM
Both captured thank you

rhossack
29th November 2008, 10:45 AM
I'd like to play

OS USA

lukcon
29th November 2008, 12:34 PM
I would like to be included in os. thank you lukcon

DJ’s Timber
29th November 2008, 12:50 PM
I would like to be included in os. thank you lukcon

PM sent

bdar
30th November 2008, 11:06 PM
I have already got some blanks cut and waiting, for my OS recipient. Inn the last 2 days have cut close to 400 blanks from 14 species. Just cutting timber, for swapping blanks.

handyrn
2nd December 2008, 04:07 PM
Count me in on this one. OS or Dom it doesn't matter to me.:wink:

Mike in Nanaimo
8th December 2008, 09:05 AM
Add me too Sam. Haven't been here much lately as I am trying to keep up to my pens.
Cheers
Mike

Skiprat1
8th December 2008, 10:39 AM
I don't know who Sam is yet, but I just joined a few minutes ago:)
Can I play in the sand box too please Sam?:D

I'd like to do a swap with an Ozzy if I may.

STAR
8th December 2008, 12:07 PM
Put me in too Sam. My pen making is not really up to scratch yet but to compensate I will try to supply a few Aussie pen blanks to make up.

Overseas if you can Sam.

Simomatra
9th December 2008, 01:09 PM
Cheers everyone, I have been away for 4 days with no internet hence no answers.

I see that DJ has captured you all so you are all in. Thanks DJ :2tsup::2tsup:

Ozartisan
9th December 2008, 11:00 PM
Hey Sam
Reckon I can join this bunch?
Happy to swap OS - anywhere is fine
If no OS match - Dom is fine.
Ozartisan

beejay1
10th December 2008, 08:04 PM
Hi Sam,
Please add me to the list for this one.
I'd prefer OS if thats Ok.
regards,Bill

STAR
13th December 2008, 12:51 AM
I guess by doing this it is back to the future. A new Pen Pal like many of us had before the internet revolution when we were kids.

Simomatra
13th December 2008, 03:34 PM
I guess by doing this it is back to the future. A new Pen Pal like many of us had before the internet revolution when we were kids.

Well said my PP

munruben
16th December 2008, 02:22 PM
I don't know who Sam is yet, .You soon will, but you got to watch out for him, he bites.
Is there any chance of a list being put up of the entrants thus far? or maybe it has and I have missed it.. Hard to keep track of all the names.

DJ’s Timber
16th December 2008, 04:45 PM
You soon will, but you got to watch out for him, he bites.
Is there any chance of a list being put up of the entrants thus far? or maybe it has and I have missed it.. Hard to keep track of all the names.

Have a look at the very first post, I have been updating it every time someone says yes please :;

munruben
16th December 2008, 11:33 PM
Have a look at the very first post, I have been updating it every time someone says yes please :;Thanks DJ, Missed that, I have been jumping to the last post each time. never went back to the first one. That is some task you have undertaken to keep up with all the entrants. I am sure everyone appreciates your efforts and part in this venture. Thanks again DJ:2tsup:

PenTurner
17th December 2008, 09:28 AM
Agreed, thanks DJ and Sam for the efforts being put in behind the scenes to make this a great SWAP. Amos:):2tsup::2tsup:

munruben
17th December 2008, 11:45 AM
Agreed, thanks DJ and Sam for the efforts being put in behind the scenes to make this a great SWAP. Amos:):2tsup::2tsup:Ooops forgot to mention Sam. Of course that goes without saying but nevertheless. Thanks a million Sam.:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

gcozad
29th December 2008, 07:01 AM
Hey all. I've been busy (holidays, work, and life in general!) and was wondering if I missed somewhere along the way when the match ups will be made. I am looking forward to this with great anticipation.

And I too Sam want to thank you for taking the time to oversee this. And also for inviting me to become a member here. Ive been turning a few peens so hope to get some pictures up once I can get my photo editing programs up and running. Installed a new hard drive and working on getting things moved over from the old one.

Simomatra
29th December 2008, 09:20 AM
G'day Greg

There is still plenty of time before the draw which is on the 26th January 2009, 0900 EST.

Good to see you have been back at the pens I look forward to seeing some when you are up and running.

Thanks for the bump I was intending giving it one, we did start the thread a might early.

I will post the draw on all three forums when it happens and contact those that are not on forums

Happy holidays

rhossack
2nd January 2009, 05:20 AM
I think I read somewhere about what woods could and could not be sent to Aus.

Does someone have the link for the info? I'd like to start putting some blanks aside for this and want to make sure they'd make it to the individual who I swap with.

BoomerangInfo
2nd January 2009, 08:27 AM
I think I read somewhere about what woods could and could not be sent to Aus.

Does someone have the link for the info? I'd like to start putting some blanks aside for this and want to make sure they'd make it to the individual who I swap with.

I may be wrong, but I didn't think there was any specific restriction on a finished product, it'd be more likely raw timber. I think any raw timber would have to be quarantined in customs, fumigated etc etc, as we don;t want any nasty bugs from OS coming in. But a finished, sealed wooden pen, of any type, would not even cause a blink on the customs radar. If you're filling in a customs declaration, just put "pen" on the description and it won't even stop. Most things less than $1,000 value doesn't attract any import duty either.

This is just a guess. If anyone has an official word, I'm sure they'll speak up.

Russell.

BoomerangInfo
2nd January 2009, 09:04 AM
I've had a quick search, and it appears there is a restriction on members of the Myrtaceae family. I think all other pen products are non-commercial and not restricted (to be on the safe side, ensure there are no insect marks or bark on the piece), or if you were a major importer they would be a low risk wooden item, but would require permits etc.

Here's a couple of links that explain the details :-

http://www.daffa.gov.au/aqis/import/timber/types

http://www.aqis.gov.au/icon32/asp/ex_casecontent.asp?intNodeId=8197566&intCommodityId=22573&Types=none&WhichQuery=Go+to+full+text&intSearch=1&LogSessionID=0

http://www.aqis.gov.au/icon32/asp/ex_casecontent.asp?intNodeId=8651698&intCommodityId=22573&Types=none&WhichQuery=Go+to+full+text&intSearch=1&LogSessionID=0

Russell.

Simomatra
2nd January 2009, 09:34 AM
I think I read somewhere about what woods could and could not be sent to Aus.

Does someone have the link for the info? I'd like to start putting some blanks aside for this and want to make sure they'd make it to the individual who I swap with.

I regularly get timber blanks in from OS and there is only a few restriction. No permit is necessary.

Timber must be sawn on all faces no sawdust, no bark and no holes in it. They also frown on spalting but it does get through. Follow this for raw blanks and no problems.

Finished work sealed comes through OK never been knocked back or questioned on any item finished or unfinished

Customs would look at anything over $900 for excise.

Just mark the items gift and a reasonable but small value

Hope this all helps

Send me a PM if in doubt.

Penpal
2nd January 2009, 09:58 AM
The highest number of pen blanks I have had shipped from America in one package for example was 140 total. In this instance my request was please use USPS I think a 20lb box flat rate that arrive at my door 7 days after despatch, also they were shipped as pen blanks and each blank was numbered on the ends and an E Mail from the sender gave me a key to the numbers. My plea is keep it simple, no bark or bark inclusions, never any signs of insect attack, basically clean sound wood. Also a plea to only check with those that do ship in blanks and those that send them, on our forum there are many who do or have.
Simply stated a USPS Priority Mail Solid envelope can hold up to twenty blanks sends from the USA for around 12.00 dollars US and takes roughly one week to arrive delivered to our door. I know you will not need to send twenty blanks so check with USPS in your area and enquire as to the Priority Mail sizes and current costs. Wish our postal service was as economic.I have swapped on a previous occasion to Matt in America with great success and friendship. Matt if you see this please confirm how are you?.
Regards Peter.:2tsup:

Regards Peter:2tsup:

funkychicken
3rd January 2009, 12:04 PM
Well, I've finally sorted it all out and I'm in

Brian77095
6th January 2009, 03:24 AM
Not much longer now! Please change my location to USA. Brian77095

RickG
15th January 2009, 10:36 AM
I'm in I've seen some nice pens from you guys.

Jimmy_MacTavish
16th January 2009, 09:28 AM
Great Idea! I would love to be part of this exchange. OS/DOM Aussie

Simomatra
20th January 2009, 01:29 PM
It 5 days to close off so any late comers now is the time to get in we have 87 entrants lets see if we can get 100.

Still looking for some more countries as well so if you know anyone give them a nudge.

Simomatra
22nd January 2009, 09:36 AM
:bump2:

We need some more Aussie or Kiwis or European countries in the swap give your mates a nudge. We need to balance out our USA and Canadian friends. I already know a few will take a couple of spots so post here and let me know how many you want

Currently

Aussie 31
USA 37
Canada 11
Norway 1
Japan 1
GB 1
Wales 2
England 1
France 1
Germany 1
Scotland 1

We stand at 89 entries a s we have a scratching due to being unable to contact The Pen Lady From the USA. The forum shifted and all previous info was lost

I will shut off entry on Sunday 25th,at 1800, that's 6PM EST

Ozartisan
22nd January 2009, 09:56 AM
Hi Sam
I will be OK with a couple (2) or 3 spots to help balance numbers. (international)
Cheers
Peter
Ozartisan

Simomatra
22nd January 2009, 10:00 AM
Hi Sam
I will be OK with a couple (2) or 3 spots to help balance numbers. (international)
Cheers
Peter
Ozartisan

Thanks Peter

Touchwood
22nd January 2009, 02:41 PM
Hi Sam
I too could do a couple if needed as I have plenty of turning time this year - I have the WHOLE year off work:D:D:D

JD

Simomatra
22nd January 2009, 03:42 PM
Hi Sam
I too could do a couple if needed as I have plenty of turning time this year - I have the WHOLE year off work:D:D:D

JD

Lucky you Jenny, i will put you down if I need to.

Many thanks
Sam

Penpal
22nd January 2009, 06:25 PM
I can do more swaps and am prepared to do more if it will help. I feel it is important to support this venture fully. I do have a memory of some Canadian, Americans saying within their own countries so the bare statistics may change the balance, anyway take care and enjoy the ride Peter.:2tsup:

timberbits
22nd January 2009, 06:35 PM
Hi Sam

Can I do more than one person if the numbers don't balance out.

Regards

Timberbits.

artme
22nd January 2009, 06:38 PM
I will do a second if needed Sam.

Cheers, artme.

Sawdust Maker
22nd January 2009, 08:16 PM
Hi Sam
I too could do a couple if needed as I have plenty of turning time this year - I have the WHOLE year off work:D:D:D

JD

That's not fair - a whole year :doh: I'm inclined to swap you jobs :rolleyes:

Sawdust Maker
22nd January 2009, 08:22 PM
Sam
if you're super desperate for matching numbers I could fit in another - os obviously (I'd like a canadian for my second choice, dunno why so don't ask :q)