Charity Auction Pen

[ilikewood]

I finally decided to put a picture in for viewing (actually, I finally got around to making a pen after alot of lamps, pepper grinders, etc.)

This pen is for a charity auction for my pastors son. He is 16 and was just diagnosed terminal with cancer.

It is a Statesman in Thuya Burl (from Wayneis) with an 14K gold nib (Penworks). Sorry about the picts, but couldn't get the right lighting outside.

 

[Docsmith45]

Bill;

I hope the action brings in a bunch of $ for the young man. He and his family will be in my prayers. Your pen is beautiful and I'm sure it will be well received.

 

[JimGo]

Bill, I'm trying to pick my jaw up off the floor, and wipe up all the drool. That is BEAUTIFUL! Please be sure to let us know how much it goes for - it is for a great cause, and with a finish and workmanship like that, I'm SURE it will fetch a pretty penny, and be a wonderful donation.

And here I thought you were just a wood pusher! []

Please pass on our sincerest best wishes for a speedy and thorough recovery to your pastor's son.

 

[wayneis]

Bill, thats beautiful, nice work. I forgot how nice that wood looks, after seeing this it makes me want to turn some more of it. I think that I will.

I hope that this pen brings in big bucks, hearing about kids going through this just breaks my heart. If there is anything that I can do please don't hesitate to let me know.

Wayne

 

[Dario]

Bill,

That is an awesome looking pen. It sure will bring a lot of $$$$$ during the auction.

As much as I admire your pen...I admire you more for your generosity. Hope you generate more than expected for the benefactors.

16 -- with terminal cancer [V]...sigh... can't imagine what the entire family is going through now. I too will say a prayer for him/them.

 

[Tom McMillan]

Beautiful pen Bill!! Sorry to hear about your Pastor's son, and I'll surely be praying for he and his family and friends. Thanks for sharing!!

 

[Darley]

Ditto

Originally posted by Dario
<br />Bill,

That is an awesome looking pen. It sure will bring a lot of $$$$$ during the auction.

As much as I admire your pen...I admire you more for your generosity. Hope you generate more than expected for the benefactors.

16 -- with terminal cancer [V]...sigh... can't imagine what the entire family is going through now. I too will say a prayer for him/them.

can't imagine what the entire family is going through now.

Very hard, very hard belive me, Bill hope your stunning pen go for big $$$$

 

[woodscavenger]

What finish did you use? That is outstanding!

 

[ilikewood]

Thanks so much for the compliments. I really appreciate it. The auction is this Saturday, so I am hoping it will generate some big bucks for him.

Shane....CA, sand, and several dips in lacquer. REALLY easy when you get it down and tough as nails.

 

[PenWorks]

Great looking pen Bill, nice to see you haven't forgot how to make one []
I hope it brings a pretty penny for your efforts and the Pastors family, good luck.

 

[ctEaglesc]

Beautiful Anthony! When do you start doing wood pens? Or have you mastered mixing acrylic to symulate wood?[]
I got the Stylus magazine and just drooled over some of the designs.

 

[Ryan]

Bill,

It is good to see you turning some pens again. I know it has been a while. This one sure is a dandy. I love Thuya it smells like you are sharpening a pencil while you turn it. I made a father sing pencil with it and only used FP on it just so I could smell it from time to time[:I].

Best wishes to you and your pastors family.

Ryan

 

[alamocdc]

Absoutely beautiful, Bill! I hope it brings big bucks for the young man! [^]

 

[Fleabit]

That is one purty pen! Hope it brings a nice sum for the charity. Good luck

 

[jbyrd24]

Wow Bill!
That is one beautiful pen. Hope it goes for alot in the auction.

 

[jvsank]

Great looking pen. Best of luck with the auction.

 

[Ligget]

Bill that is one of the most beautiful pens that I have ever seen.

You da man!![][]