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16th February 2013, 11:07 AM #1
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Australia Day Pen Swap pen
Here's the pen which I sent to the States as part of the recent pen swap. It's touched down at the other end so I'm safe posting a pic and the process here. The concept is pretty simple but rather than using one wood I used 20 different ones (each an Australian Native). The black veneer is just cardboard. I used medium CA to glue up but should have used thin to soak the cardboard more. I had issues drilling the blank but got there in the end. Kit is an Australiana Elegant Beauty and the finish is CA.
Hope you like it.
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16th February 2013, 11:28 AM #2
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That is a great sampling of timbers and a really great looking pen!!!
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16th February 2013, 03:52 PM #3
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very nice work , love the way you have used a variety of aussie timbers in it
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16th February 2013, 07:44 PM #4
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Totaly agree with Troy as I am sure your swap partner will love it and it will be a great talking point for them in the years to come
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a great effort
Cheers Ian
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17th February 2013, 08:18 AM #5
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Thanks team, I learnt a few lessons making this one and have a couple of orders for more. I do have to say that I'm pretty happy with the finished pen too
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17th February 2013, 12:20 PM #6
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Great selection of timbers and a nicely finished pen. The laminated look good but there is a lot of work in making them.
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