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22nd March 2011, 09:43 PM #121
Nathan,
We were both lucky as this curly ash is a piece of a 8"x10" block I won at a raffle at my woodturning club. I chose it for contrast with the black accents, I didnt realize how awsome the grain was until I turned it for your pen. I hope you enjoy the pen and am happy you found inspiration for more design opportunities. I am looking forward to seeing what you do with the other blanks, too, as I await for the package with your work to arrive. I hope your relative is doing better, your travel time is reduced and turning time increased.Glenn McCullough
Chesterfield, MI
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22nd March 2011, 10:01 PM #122
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22nd March 2011, 10:09 PM #123A few days ago I received my swap package from Jennifer (aka Touchwood)!!
I'm glad you liked you package and posted a pic as I didn't get around to taking one before it left. If there is something there that you'd like some more of, let me know and I'll send some more. I was disappointed as I had to remove some bits as it was going over the magic weight before paying the surcharge, I'd prefer to send two smaller packs that pay a surcharge!!!
JD"No point getting older if you don't get smarter"
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23rd March 2011, 12:50 AM #124
I received a swap box from Reece yesterday. Included was a Jr Gent II beautifully wrapped in Cooktown Ironwood. The box also included some very nice blanks which I have never turned.
Thank you Reece.
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23rd March 2011, 06:24 PM #125
got my parcel from IOWA YANK today was shocked at the size of the box
it contained 3 pens 1 acrylic with a kit i haven't seen before and a slimline and a presidental am awaiting a reply to tell me the timbers on the pens
and i got a really nice batch of blanks and BLOCKS
i ended up with some cocobolo ,western red cedar (aromatic ) a nice piece of quilted maple ,okoume, sterculia,sucupira,corian ,antler and a nice piece of colour wood a couple of black walnut pen blanks
and to suprise me the was also 2 big blocks of osage orange and a few big blocks of black walnut including from the crotch of the tree and a great piece of russian olive
WOW thank you IOWA YANK (arlin )
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24th March 2011, 02:11 AM #126
Nice haul!!
that marbled walnut just screams for a penetrating oil finish. I'll bet it lights up like Xmas..maker of the original ResinSaver mold
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24th March 2011, 04:14 AM #127
IowaYanks swap pile
I too got a rather hefty package from Arlin. I received four pens and a nice pile of wood and moose antler. Some of the woods are unknown to me and will be used to make some interesting pens soon. Other such as the walnut, maple, and cedar are known but excellent specimens I look forward to using. The Osage Orange blocks were a very nice surprise. I haven't had the chance to turn this yet but look forward to doing so.
I sent him a rather large box with ten pens and a large assortment of different blanks. Unfortunately, I did not take pics first...DOH! Hopefully he will find his camera and be able to take some for us.
And now for pics.
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24th March 2011, 11:10 AM #128Member
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I have been remiss, I received my pen from aussiepens Me feeble little mind has drawn a blank on what the timber is, but it is gorgeous, the chatoyance of the wood reminds me somewhat of a super curly Koa, but I'm not sure, Also in the parcel were some great blanks including a couple pieces of Gidgee I hope I spelled it right, it's a timber I've wanted for some time. here are some links to pics of the wonderful pen John sent, Thanks John
http://www.leapwood-pens.com/images/IAP pics/OZ-Trade-2011-1.jpg
http://www.leapwood-pens.com/images/IAP pics/OZ-trade-2011-2.jpg
It's a real treat for me to be able to trade pens all the way on the other end of the world, and a place I've always wanted to visit. Thanks for putting up with us Yanks!!
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24th March 2011, 12:05 PM #129
G'day and Greetings to all
I have received my packages from mkypenturner (Troy) and Don Nicholes in the last 2 days. I am still layed up in bed and have not been able to look into the packages yet.
I want to tell everyone that volunteered to swap pens this year thank you.
As soon as I can I will be making at least one for everyone on this forum is it is up to 200 or so.
I have had a happy experience with this years swapees and have received outstanding pens
My best to all
Cheers Arlin
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24th March 2011, 05:57 PM #130
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24th March 2011, 10:48 PM #131
[QUOTE=Bitshird;1294473 Me feeble little mind has drawn a blank on what the timber is, but it is gorgeous, the chatoyance of the wood reminds me somewhat of a super curly Koa, but I'm not sure, Also in the parcel were some great blanks including a couple pieces of Gidgee I hope I spelled it right, it's a timber I've wanted for some time.
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hi ken
it looks like either blackwood or maybe mackay cedar like the stuff i sent you in that swap of timber last year
and oh bugger i thought i had put some gidgee in with your blanks in that trade
going to have to use your woodchuck tool for turning it
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25th March 2011, 02:46 AM #132
Pen swap from Nathan ( I_wanna_shed)
Here are the items I received from Nathan yesterday. One of my favorite kits, the Sedona in Bendee, and Australia native wood. It is a two tone blank that is just awesome. He did a great job. I hope my photos do the pen justice. I also got an assortment of blanks from the area and will put them to good use.
Glenn McCullough
Chesterfield, MI
goldmountainwoodworks.blogspot.com/
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25th March 2011, 03:16 PM #133
I received a parcel from John97asu in Hampton, Virginia
A nice cigar (not baron) in (I think) hickory with celtic knot
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plus a haul of timber
The last one is labelled as zebrawood - anyone have an idea what it is 'cause it doesnt look like other zebra wood I've seen and got.
It was John's first ever penswap - hope he likes my pen as much as I like his.
Thanks JohnLast edited by Sawdust Maker; 25th March 2011 at 11:46 PM. Reason: wrong pen name
regards
Nick
veni, vidi, tornavi
Without wood it's just ...
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25th March 2011, 05:51 PM #134
Nice pen and wood, I think you will find the pen is a "cigar" style , the blank in question may be "Zebrano" different places different names hehe, cheers ~ John
G'day all !Enjoy your stay !!!
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25th March 2011, 10:11 PM #135
NIck, if it's not zebrawood, I'll bet on marblewood. It has wider streaks than zebra, the color and grain looks more like it, too! This wood is prone to tear out unless you use sharp tools and light cuts. Don't try turning cross cut or end grain...blowouts. Nice pen and knot, too. good trade.
Glenn McCullough
Chesterfield, MI
goldmountainwoodworks.blogspot.com/
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