Thread: August Pen Swap

Can someone explain the pen swap to me?

The wife does it to me all the time. I get a new pen, she swaps me a kiss for it. Sometimes it's just a pen swipe, however, and I can't write checks until I fire up the lathe again. *sigh* No rest for the weary...

G'day Bernie

I still have June to do but I am home now so count me in as a starter

I will Email the list I have

Karl

The normal idea is for a group of us, one being the donor of the blanks, sends the blanks normally 2 or 3 to the others

The donor sets the theme in this case black white brindle

You then have as month to make the pens and post the results at the start of the next month

Anyone is welcome, at this stage, I don't think it is restricted to Oz

Hey Bernie,
you have made this ol' girl real happy - I would love to be included in another months challenge.

Thanks
JD

I was trying to ignore this month... but... count me in.

(Some people can't help themselves. )

I was trying to ignore this month... but... count me in.

Well Skew, technically you did!!! There wasn't a July swap and this next one is August!!!

Aaaahhh, the Pen Swap is alive and well, the world is at peace.

JD

August? Already? My megaliths say it's only half-past Autumn. Damn, I hate it when they run slow!

I still haven't done the last few mths yet but put me down, when I finally get the shed sorted I will have to have a big penturning session

So the donor actually sends the blanks in the mail? I live here in the states, so that may be expensive. I'd be happy to supply my own blanks, but it sounds like fun!

Do we just post pictures of the pens we make?

I'm interested in knowing more as well. Perhaps we could start a stateside pen swap so as to not have to wait the time or incur the costs involved with international shipping?

Gidday Guys, I would like to get back into this too please
bye Toni

Count me in as well.
It has been much too cold in my shed so I haven't been doing any turning but it will start to warm up soon and this will motivate me.

Karl and Matt88

You are welcome to join in but as you stated it can get expensive. Maybe like you say you can start a swap section in the states.

We have had a bank swap not so long ago and persons from the states particaped. Its nice to get some diffirent blanks to play with. I for one am happy to send and receive from the states

Karl
Yes we just post the finished products usually but some times we get a sample of the them and how to do it

Toni
Good to see you back into it don't forget to forward your new address to Bernie

JD
I see your prayers were answered

DJ & Skew
Guess you are like me, I have a lot of house chores to pick up on as well. Seven weeks was a long time away. Iam also off to Canberra next week to visit with eldest son cramps my time as well

G'Day All

Been in the shed today cutting up blanks, I'm hoping you will like what I send.

Toni
Do you have a new address, if so please PM it as Sam has sent the old one, glad your back.

JD
Have given you a little time to work out the theme so looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Skew

You couldn't let us down and not participate, always look forward to your input.

Sam

Thanks for list and may need you looking over my shoulder to make sure I do this right as first attempt.

Karl

Will look into cost, but willing to send two blanks instead of three and this should make cost bearable but you will need to PM your adress to me.

Matt

Read Karl's reply

Terry

If Sam had your adress I will Have it

DJS

I think your address will be on the list

For the rest will write up a list and let me know if interested

Cheers
Bernie

G'Day Penners

Terry received your pmwith address Thanks

Karl and Matt one thing that hasn't been mentioned we sell one finished pen and donate proceeds to a local charity.

Cheers
Bernie