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Thread: AUGUST Pen Swap
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2nd August 2006, 03:42 AM #1
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AUGUST Pen Swap
OK, the blanks are all bundled and awaiting postage in the morning. Despite the earnest assistance of some little 'uns.
The theme? Harlequin
You should receive 3 blanks this time, Red-gum, Pittosperum and Purpleheart. Only the two pens need to be made and you don't have to use all 3 blanks. Keep one for later, if you wish.
Why three? Originally I was going to send the P/Heart & Pittosperum, so they were what I prepped. Then I realised that although the P/heart is perfectly OK for pens, some of our newer members may be a bit wary about drilling it as it's a thin blank. Sorry, but that's the thickest I got. So, basically I threw in the redgum to give y'all a choice but left the P/heart in the bundle so that those who haven't seen it before can see what the fuss is about.
If you haven't turned P/heart before, don't be surprised when it goes brown as you turn it. It tends to go a darker brown with heat (ie. sanding/finishing) and that's OK... just put the finished item in the sun for a while (how long depends on where you are... from a few hours to a coupla days) and the UV will turn it purple. Don't forget to turn it over.
If you're after a bright purple, then try not to heat the pen too much when turning/finishing. Personally, I like the darker purples, but... [shrug]
- Andy Mc
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2nd August 2006, 10:16 AM #2
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Thanks Skewy, Sounds nice I have seen purple heart but never seen pittosperum. Interesting..Also a big thanks for the link to meaning. So much for not coming up with a great theme. You did well...Now brain can begin thinking ideas. Have a practise play too if I want
bye Toni
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2nd August 2006, 04:39 PM #3
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Awaiting the mail with great anticipation
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2nd August 2006, 06:49 PM #4
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Thanks skew sounds interesting.:confused:
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2nd August 2006, 09:26 PM #5
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2nd August 2006, 09:31 PM #6
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Send a PM to Skew chidamn He will let you know. He is who is sending out this month
Toni
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2nd August 2006, 10:01 PM #7
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Aint no orange here triton boy
Originally Posted by stuart_lees
Any chance of joining in? Or am I too late
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2nd August 2006, 10:26 PM #8
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Don't need orange to make pens (although the superjaws is great for assembly)
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2nd August 2006, 10:35 PM #9
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There is nothing wrong with assembly a pen on a set of supper jaws:confused:
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2nd August 2006, 10:39 PM #10
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sounds good skew, waiting to see some purple heart.
S T I R L O
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2nd August 2006, 10:40 PM #11
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That's what I said. I find the Superjaws are great, as both hands are free to support the pen while it is pressed together. Why? Do you think different Andrew?
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2nd August 2006, 10:46 PM #12
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Heh Stirlo...where's your pictures?
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2nd August 2006, 10:50 PM #13
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no i assemble my with a set of supper jaws the best thing i have
Andrew
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2nd August 2006, 10:54 PM #14
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You keeping him to his word hey?? Originally Posted by chrisb691
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2nd August 2006, 10:59 PM #15
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Heh stirlo
we want to see your pictures
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