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  1. 11th January 2009, 11:33 AM #1
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    Default Sam makes a slimline

    Had the pleasure of catching up with one of the masters of pen turning yesterday, the maestro himself, simomatra and was treated to some of his techniques and tips in pen making. I sprang a surprise on him out of the blue and produced a slimline pen kit and an acrylic blank and asked him to turn a pen for LOML. Sam just took it in his stride and merrily got to work to do just that.

    As you can see from the pic, it turned out beautiful and LOML just loves it.

    Sam was not really pleased with the pen for reasons known only to himself. The picture does not do the pen justice. I am not the best photographer in the world so my apologies for that Sam

    Sam made this pen with me breathing down the back of his neck the whole time, two other foruimites, artme and pasho continually distracting him (all in good fun) and with a lathe and tools that he was not familiar with but he still achieved his usual level of excellence.

    This pen will be treasured.
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    Cheers John
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  3. 11th January 2009, 11:49 AM #2
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    Great looking pen. Nice blank and the shape is attractive. Great that you guys can get together and socialise while turning.
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  4. 11th January 2009, 11:55 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by munruben View Post
    I sprang a surprise on him out of the blue and produced a slimline pen kit and an acrylic blank and asked him to turn a pen for LOML. Sam just took it in his stride and merrily got to work to do just that.
    Haha, probably been so long since he's made a Slimline, he's forgotten how .

    Oh BTW, where was my invite?

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  5. 11th January 2009, 12:38 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by BoomerangInfo View Post
    Oh BTW, where was my invite?

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    Its in the post mate, you know how Aus mail is.
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    With a little more distraction it could turn a great pen!!!, yep, he made a good one, well done Sam. Amos
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    I bet John told HLOHL that he made it knowing him

    Nice pen Sam shame about the fella's you had to put up with
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    I was there to witness this wonderous event!

    Munruben is TRYING to teach my how to upload the proof.
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    He assembled it upside down! (And I wouldn't be surprised if part of his complaint about it is "wasp-waist...")

    Wish I'd been there so I could stir him about it in person.
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    Quote Originally Posted by munruben View Post
    Its in the post mate, you know how Aus mail is.
    Careful with your comments John

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    OH master you done good. The Grasshopper will clean up your mess Now ther is no excuse John we should see some of those expertise in the future
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    Quote Originally Posted by Allan at Wallan View Post
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