Thread: 2009 International Pen swap draw & Pictures

Glenn his web site worked for me and I have left two emails for him in different spots I have also answered your PM.

I have asked Mike to contact us both

Thanks...

Originally Posted by Woodenink

Received mine from Don (NICK), beautifully knotted grain and wonderful finish. I'm walking on air Thanks Don, Amos

Amos,
Thank you for your kind words, The wood is Amboyna Burl
And a BIG thanks to Sam for heading up this swap and all the work it was

Today I contributed to the profits of Aust Post and sent packages to
a) Brian Isabelle of Ontario; and
b) rhossack of Washington (state)
I sincerely hope they like them

My package just arrived from Bear (Virginia Beach).
What a great extended Christmas I am having!!
A beaut Navigator in Maple Burl (CA finish).
Teriffic assortment of blanks not normally found in the land of Oz....
Buckeye Burl, Mesquite, Cocobolo, Blackash Burl, Black Palm, Pecan and one amazing un-named piece I am sure will look fantastic!
I especially appreciate the addition of a coin from Bears last USN command -
Thanks Bear

Here is a pic of the package.

Nice one

The unidentified one looks like Cocobolo

Thanks DJ
There is another Cocobolo blank in the mix, but the unidentified one is completely different colour (quite red) & seems denser.
Hoping for an answer from Bear when he wakes up in the good ole USA....

Originally Posted by Ozartisan

Thanks DJ
There is another Cocobolo blank in the mix, but the unidentified one is completely different colour (quite red) & seems denser.

.. still looks like cocobolo!

I just cut up a lot of cocobolo blanks recently, some are brown/gold, some are brown/red,
some are brown/tan, some are red/orange .. the colors can be all over the place depending
on where in the tree they came from. Density can vary, too.
The funny thing is that when I saw the black palm, it looked just like my handwriting on it.
But all caps in black Sharpie probably looks the same in anyone's hand..

I think the two blanks one either end are cocobola...like New London said, it can vary greatly, from many shades of brown to an orange/brown almost black...and density and grain can vary too.

It definitely looks like cocobola can we see a picture just of the blank in question?

Thanks guys
I bow to your superior knowlege in these things.
It is great that you can get such variety from one timber. I just LOVE variety! (In MOST things.....)

Originally Posted by Ozartisan

Thanks guys
I bow to your superior knowlege in these things.
It is great that you can get such variety from one timber. I just LOVE variety! (In MOST things.....)

Variety is the spice of life

The pen and blanks arrived from Jeff For a beginner he's done a brilliant job. I was expecting a slimline but instead got an American with Ambrosia Maple and a top notch finish The blanks were pretty good too

Thanks Jeff, another few days and you'll be skiting about your new pen

No pics yet

I received my parcel from Roy today, looks like the box had been kicked around quarantine for a bit, but luckily everything inside was secure and good. Man I feel like I am lacking in skill levels when I saw the pen Roy has sent. I hope to gain the talent one day for laminated work like Roy has. Also some fine blanks were sent and the angle cut bamboo is amazing. I feel they will look great against Black Ti. Mine is in the air to both partners which makes me happy. Tested tonight, I can hold a chisel with my left hand now. Both Roy's and Chris' pen were made with one hand. I apologize for the delay and I hope you like the results. This is the amazing pen Roy sent me. I am 99.99% sure it is Mesquite and it has been cut and laminated 9 times and the pen is a Click Sierra. Already for work tomorrow so I can show and tell