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  1. 25th September 2011, 05:46 PM #1
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    I had some time to play last weekend. Here are 2 that I made up from a couple of blanks kindly donated to me by "anonymous". I believe the purple resin was applied by a previous owner. The blanks were Coolabah and some form of resin (I don't do any casting so am not sure of the technical details)
    They are an Elegant Beauty and a Sierra with my usual favourite finish of CA.
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  3. 25th September 2011, 07:36 PM #2
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    Nice work !! I really like these mixed timber and resin blanks gives the pen a very different look. Well matched to the pens chosen too.
    I must try these myself one day, does anybodt sell these worthless wood type blanks??

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  4. 25th September 2011, 08:07 PM #3
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    I may be late in replying but I reckon it's gorgeous
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  5. 25th September 2011, 10:38 PM #4
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    Nice pen Treecycle. Hope you used plenty of CA when finishing, they can move and crack the CA otherwise.

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    ...does anybody sell these worthless wood type blanks??.
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    Pay me a visit sometime and I can fix you up, just have to wait until Nov, I'm off to Melbourne this week. Prices vary depending on size and type.

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    Very nice looking pen. Those sorts of blanks can be obtained thru ebay. Look for nyodine ( georges bits of timbers). I have used him and he is very good suplier.
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    Yes Neil, plenty of CA 20 coats, so hopefully that will be enough to keep it all together. A beautiful blank.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dai sensei View Post
    Nice pen Treecycle. Hope you used plenty of CA when finishing, they can move and crack the CA otherwise.



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    Pay me a visit sometime and I can fix you up, just have to wait until Nov, I'm off to Melbourne this week. Prices vary depending on size and type.

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    Thats a deal Neil,

    Im interstate all next week too Adelaide, Sydney and Canberra and hopefully back to Brisbane Friday. Let me know when is a good time and I will give you a visit.

    Much appreciated
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    Great looking item!!

    I like the timber/acrylic combination also.
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    Great bunch of pen you have there.

    I am sure you must be happy with them. They have a good mix of tones in them.

    Thanks for sharing.

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    Very nice well done I'm a big fan of WW blanks just have not made many but they do look good
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  12. 26th September 2011, 09:15 AM #11
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    Top notch pens Dallas . I really like the look of that WW & Acrylic combo. Wish it was more readily available. I would imagine it would be pretty time consuming to make the blanks ?. Cheers.
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