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30th November 2012, 05:06 PM #1
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Chaplaincy pens
7 Streamlines pens made for each of the police chaplains in Queensland as a Christman present. 2 of the pens are Blackbutt. I am sure about the other timber but it is either cedar or maple. Someone might know.
The decals were printed on laser decal paper from decalpaper.com.au and sprayed with 3 coats of Septone acrylic top coat, left overnight to dry before being cut out and soaked in lukewarm water to remove the transparent print. The decals were placed on the turned blanks which had been coated with 3 coats of thin CA and again left overnight to dry. The blanks (decals) were then sprayed with 3 coats of Septone acrylic again and left to dry overnight. A light coat of CA was then placed over the decals followed by the usual 15 coats of CA and carnauba wax to polish.
After spraying with the acrylic top coat the decals became frosty. The first lightly applied coat of CA removed this milky film.
Thanks to gawdelpus (John), dai sensei (Neil) for their advice on applying and sealing the decals. Thanks also to David at Timberbits for helping me out at no charge with extra Cross clips that I had under ordered.
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30th November 2012, 05:56 PM #2
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A very nice bunch of pens there Greg I am sure all those who receive them will love them
Cheers Ian
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30th November 2012, 05:59 PM #3
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Well done Greg!!
Timber is not cedar. More likely Qld. Maple.
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30th November 2012, 09:45 PM #4
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Nice work Greg, now I know who to see about getting decals right !!
Cheers
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30th November 2012, 10:44 PM #5
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Well done Greg
I'm with Artme, I'd say maple too.Neil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new
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1st December 2012, 07:08 AM #6
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Top job Greg, really nice shapes and perfect finish as usual. You'll be in the good books with the big fella after that effort
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1st December 2012, 11:33 AM #7
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Top notch job on the pens & decals Greg
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1st December 2012, 02:54 PM #8
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Sweet set...like the decal idea.
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1st December 2012, 09:20 PM #9
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I think they will appreciate those pens a lot. The decals really top them off. Nice work !!
When I lived in Weipa, I used to know the Police Chaplain Quite well, I used to go fishing with him on a regular basis, unfortunately he has since passed on.
He was a very well liked and respected man, as I am sure the current line up of Chaplains are also.
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1st December 2012, 10:46 PM #10
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Thanks everyone for your comments.
Just after having made the pens for the chaplains, Dad passed away last night. One of the police chaplains is going to conduct the funeral service for us. He is a lovely fellow and I will make him a couple of special pens.
Greg
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1st December 2012, 11:30 PM #11
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Greg,
Sorry to hear that, our thoughts are with you and your family.
Tony.
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2nd December 2012, 09:35 AM #12
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Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.
Our thoughts are with you.
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2nd December 2012, 09:45 AM #13
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Greg,
From the Lone Star...my most sincere condolences."That's why I love my computer,,,,,,,, my friends live in it."
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2nd December 2012, 09:57 AM #14
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Greg, my condolences at this difficult time, losing one's father is one of those "watershed" moments in life.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
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Sorry to hear that Greg. My sincere condolences to you and your family. You guys have had a rough trot the past few months. Hope things improve for you in the new year.
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