Thread: 2009 International Pen swap draw & Pictures

Received from Gimp my pen swap pen and timber.

The Pen is Black Walnut.

The timber is Left to right Bubinga/Teak/African Mahogany/Purple Heart/Padouk/African Blackwood.

Arrived this morning thanks Terry.

Came morning also this time from Cigarman.

The pen is Zebrano.

The timbers are Zebrano/Cedar/Burma Teak/Cherry.

Arrived safely thanks Tom.

Hey Penpal
you have had a good morning - nice pens and range of timbers!! Better than Christmas isn't it when wood comes on the mail

JD

They are two beautiful pens Peter, Jenny nailed it, "better than Christmas" , Amos

Bdar,
I have seen some of Roy's other work...lets just say that those are not one day projects!
You should see whats in his pen pouch...I would bet there is several hundred hours work of work in there.

Originally Posted by bdar

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

Hey Rippa, my new friend:

SWMBO just returned from town and picked up our mail. Your parcel arrived. WHOOOOEEE! Thank You, Thank You. WHAT a beautiful piece of art ! And the blanks were special too. I cannot believe that they were destined for the fire. They are going to be turned into some very special pens. I will post pictures later in the week...just as soon as I can get to my camera gear and transfer my pictures. I'm really thrilled.

Nick.

It is god to see everyone enjoying the swap and meeting new friends which was my entire purpose for running the event.

Where will we go next year I will start about the end of November again so keep it in mind.

How about a list of pen kits that are NOT available over there too?
Just in case some of us have access to them and feel like sweeting the deal...

Originally Posted by edblysard

How about a list of pen kits that are NOT available over there too?
Just in case some of us have access to them and feel like sweeting the deal...

For starters Ed

The majestic in any form

Originally Posted by edblysard

How about a list of pen kits that are NOT available over there too?
Just in case some of us have access to them and feel like sweeting the deal...

That's not too hard if you don;t mind getting a list of pens that may be the same kit, just different names. Bit harder to weed out the name changes, or same name for different kits.

But I'll try and start compiling a list and see how it goes.

Russell.

OK I'm going to start a new thread on the kits

Russell

I received this nice present yesterday on my birthday from Celt40 in Scotland. A great looking gold Sierra dressed in Spalted Elm Burr. It has 20 coats of CA and looks beautiful. Also a number of blanks grown locally in Ayrshire, South West Scotland that look wonderful. Thanks Dermot

The piece of spalted elm directly under the pen looks sweet!

This is the pen I sent to Terry with six superb Aussie Burl blanks all new to him.

Terry may send a pic of the Pen Blanks.

The Pen is figured Tassie Blackwood.

Regards Peter.