Thread: February Pen Swap expression of interest

and to make it a twice a year thing... why not do one around july for yanky independence day?

EDIT: wow good idea Dj. great minds think alike.

Then we can all make pens like this

I think that's a good idea, what say you guys over the pond?

Maybe be can also do a pen blank swap sometime and get some new some new blanks circulating

Excellant!!Canada Day??lol...Alot of "days",lol.
To me though ,there's something about Australia,even though I live in Newfoundland.But our family background comes from Ireland,hence Lundrigan as my last name,and on my mothers side,from Sctotland/England/Wales,,,,you know,all them places,,so,somehow I may have some very distant relatives in Oz.
I know you guys down there have the exact same sense of hunour as us here in Nfld.
Anyway,really looking forward to the pen swap.Gotta finish an intarsia now though,funds to support my turning habit,lol.
I've also made a few shackles from turning too,so I must be learning.
Anyway guys,talk to you soon,Steve

Originally Posted by Simomatra

I think that's a good idea, what say you guys over the pond?

Maybe be can also do a pen blank swap sometime and get some new some new blanks circulating

I actually thought suggesting a 4th of July swap, it would space them pretty well apart, but it looks like I didn't get around to it in time.

I was wondering too, if perhaps it would work well to do a bank swap at the same time, just maybe a couple three few or something, tucked in with the pen, surely it wouldn't cost much more than sending the pen itself, needn't be anything fancy, just some local native timbers.

I've never mailed anything to AU so I don't know how it works though, perhaps I should stop by the post office and find out what international postage is before I put my foot in my mouth.

Originally Posted by Matt88s

I was wondering too, if perhaps it would work well to do a blank swap at the same time, just maybe a couple three few or something, tucked in with the pen, surely it wouldn't cost much more than sending the pen itself, needn't be anything fancy, just some local native timbers.

I was thinking of tucking in a few, anyway. But once I saw it mentioned that
customs might have a problem with it, I figured I'd better not.

Originally Posted by DJ's Timber

Sounds like a goer Sam , could even do one for July 4th seeing that a few of the swapees are from the States . Make it a twice yearly thing, what do reckon

How many July 4ths per year do our friends over the pond have?

Originally Posted by Matt88s

I was wondering too, if perhaps it would work well to do a bank swap at the same time, just maybe a couple three few or something, tucked in with the pen, surely it wouldn't cost much more than sending the pen itself, needn't be anything fancy, just some local native timbers.

I've never mailed anything to AU so I don't know how it works though, perhaps I should stop by the post office and find out what international postage is before I put my foot in my mouth.

Originally Posted by NewLondon88

I was thinking of tucking in a few, anyway. But once I saw it mentioned that
customs might have a problem with it, I figured I'd better not.

There is no problems with posting wood into Australia, as long as it's clean, with no spalting, borer holes and no bark on it they'll let it in. You must label it as timber for craft or pen making and, they may open it to check it but will let it through as long as its clean like I said above.

Originally Posted by DJ's Timber

There is no problems with posting wood into Australia, as long as it's clean, with no spalting, borer holes and no bark on it they'll let it in. You must label it as timber for craft or pen making and, they may open it to check it but will let it through as long as its clean like I said above.

Good deal! I've got a few pieces I could throw in there.. Thanks!

Originally Posted by DJ's Timber

There is no problems with posting wood into Australia, as long as it's clean, with no spalting, borer holes and no bark on it they'll let it in. You must label it as timber for craft or pen making and, they may open it to check it but will let it through as long as its clean like I said above.

Hmm, no spalting you say? Something like this, even sealed?

I would be interested in joining this pen swap. I would do OS or DOM. I am new to turning, but having a grand time doing it. let me know the details when they are settled.
Cindy

Originally Posted by handyrn

I would be interested in joining this pen swap. I would do OS or DOM. I am new to turning, but having a grand time doing it. let me know the details when they are settled.
Cindy

Welcome Cindy keep you eye on the sticky at the top your name will appear there. Will advise when we make the draw

Originally Posted by DJ's Timber

There is no problems with posting wood into Australia, as long as it's clean, with no spalting, borer holes and no bark on it they'll let it in. You must label it as timber for craft or pen making and, they may open it to check it but will let it through as long as its clean like I said above.

Dj, I have got both spalted oak and spalted maple into Australia with no difficulties. The Antler got confiscated, Bark was confiscated but never spalting.
hope that helps not causing an argument but I wanted to let you know
bye Toni

What about National or Global Pen Day!!! for the addicts of courseAmos