Please place photos, descriptions etc of the pens you have received in this thread :2tsup:
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Please place photos, descriptions etc of the pens you have received in this thread :2tsup:
:2tsup::2tsup:Big thank you to Stuart, thanks for my pen, :2tsup:a closed end Sierra in Tulip wood with a natural finish. Amos:):)
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That's the first one off the rank.
This is my pen from Pen Turner and the pictures just don't do it justice. Its a magnificant Alligator jaw in Red Resin on a Majestic Rollerball.:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup: Thanks Pen Turner its amazing
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This is my Celtic Knot pen swap going to Steve Baker - QLD Silver Ash (from JG) with Silver Ash insert and dyed black veneer in the completed tube only, and streaky Myrtle veneer in the fitted pen. Kit is Black Titanium Sierra.
I have included a couple of little extras for you Steve :U.
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Doh in my haste I've posted to the wrong thread, please move to the show us your pens thread - pretty please :D
Micheal registered as possibly 2 swaps so was a late addition after a little confusion with the original draw - so thank you Micheal for the fantastic pen I received. Micheal can give the details on the cast pen.
This is his wonderful pen.
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& both pens together.
sorry you will just have to wait :D
the pen is in the mail today Micheal, sorry for the delay as I have been on SL.
For some reason?:? probably finger trouble:rolleyes: When I go looking at the pens I end up in 2015?????:? Amos:)
Just got my package from "sturina".
It is a Sn Gent, wrapped up in Huon Pine. What a beautiful wood, I see why it's your favorite, and its an amazing pen. It is done with a natural finish, which I love, it has a smooth silky feel.
The fit and finish is excellent. Stuart you are an Artisan. The package filler is perfect, I currently only have two of them in my wood collection.
I am getting caught up in the shop Stuart. I should have your pen to you by the deadline. I'm a little nervous, you have set a high bar for me."
Thanks again.
What a beautiful piece of wood turned into a pen:):2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:, Darrin, if ever I get to visit Canada you will have to super glue all the pens to the bench!!!:oo::oo::rolleyes: Amos:)
Anyone else finished turning their pens for the swap?
I have finished my pen, a bit later than I thought. It will be on it's way to MIK tommorrow.
Thanks Mobyturns,
The pen and extra bits are great, it makes some of my efforts seem very amateurish. I am looking forward to using the extra bits I just hope I can do them the justice they deserve.
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My Parcel Arrived from BamBam53 today
after tearing, well slicing the bag off the treasure that was sure to be inside - yes i was impatient
i found this amazing pen, i am not sure what the component set is, but i like it, my guess is that it is made from Swamp Kauri, only guessing using the blanks as a guide, and yes there was a number of different wood blanks included, i am sure Michael will fill us in
the finish is awesome and the wood has a sheen that changes with the light shining on it from different angles
Thanks Michael, your pen is on the way, it left last Friday so you should get it i the next couple of days
all the best
MIK
MIK
I should have included some details on the pen in the package. http://d1r5wj36adg1sk.cloudfront.net...sh-anim-cl.gif
The pen is a Penn State Industries Magnetic Cap Vertex in gun metal. You are right on with the timber, it is swamp Kauri from the same block as the blanks I sent. The finish is CA over boiled linseed oil to bring out the grain. I was told this swamp Kauri is about 4000 years old.
The other Kauri blanks labeled 'gum' are full of resin and are a bit like plastic to turn. Kauri gum was used in paints and adhesives last century.
The swamp Totara has been buried and changed from it's normal red / brown colour to black. It comes up well with a CA finish and has some spectacular grain.
The Black Maire is a hard New Zealand native timber. Again it has nice grain.
Your parcel arrived today and I must have been ripping it apart about the same time you got mine. The pen is fantastic and I will post some photos tomorrow.
Michael
This is the pen and goodies I received from MBUMIK. The pen is fantastic and I really like it.
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I will have to turn the New Zealand flag castings pretty quickly. There is a referendum underway on changing the New Zealand flag and they may become obsolete.:oo:
Michael