Ebay auction for Eagles blanks

[OKLAHOMAN]

I asked Jeff if I could hold and auction for a couple of Eagle blanks that I got with Lou Metcalf's merchandise that I'm selling for Lou here .http://www.penturners.org/forum/f158/selling-dcbluesmans-collection-132224/
He did not want to start a precedent and asked me if I could list them on EBay and include a link to the Ebay auction here on the Casual Conversation forum so here is the link to what could be the last two Eagle blanks that will ever be sold. All the proceeds will go to Lou and if an IAP menber wins the Auction I will throw in our last Huanghuali blank.
Pen Blanks by Eagle | eBay

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

So far the bidding is at $102.50 and 7 bidders, no to shabby for the first 8 hours:
Bidder Bid Amount Bid Time
US $102.50
May-12-15 14:07:55 PDT
US $100.00
May-12-15 10:35:46 PDT
US $71.00
May-12-15 10:35:46 PDT
US $70.00
May-12-15 11:05:07 PDT
US $56.00
May-12-15 10:35:46 PDT
US $55.00
May-12-15 09:00:38 PDT
US $50.00
May-12-15 09:00:38 PDT

Starting Price US $50.00
May-12-15 07:29:05 PDT

 

[edstreet]

Perhaps some education is in order for all the noobs who not around when eagle was. I am getting tons of questions like "who was eagle?" "why is that blank stupidly over priced"

 

[cal91666]

John, just maybe Ed is getting ask these questions because he has shared this post and auction on at least 2, that I'm aware of, pen turning groups on Facebook.
Who are YOU to tell someone to "DO A SEARCH"???

 

[thewishman]

Eagle was a pen maker who tried lots of new things. Several types of blanks we see commonly now, were first done by Eagle.

I believe the second blank is designed so that it will line up properly (each possible of the three leads) with the triple start threads on a Junior series. Line it up with one and it will match no matter which way you screw on the cap.

 

[edstreet]

Why the heck are you getting tons of questions. Who are you???? Roy put the ad up. Do a search and you will learn something. Yes that is right I SAID DO A SEARCH. You know what is STUPID Ed your overblown photos. There would not be enough space here to explain who that was.

I know who eagle was. I shared this post on six pen groups and many are asking. Also we have a large number of people here who do not know.

 

[jttheclockman]

Why the heck are you getting tons of questions. Who are you???? Roy put the ad up. Do a search and you will learn something. Yes that is right I SAID DO A SEARCH. You know what is STUPID Ed your overblown photos. There would not be enough space here to explain who that was.

I know who eagle was. I shared this post on six pen groups and many are asking. Also we have a large number of people here who do not know.

If you know then tell the story. Then you would also know why the blanks are as you put it Stupidly expensive (great choice of words)

 

[Dan Masshardt]

Eagle was a pen maker who tried lots of new things. Several types of blanks we see commonly now, were first done by Eagle. I believe the second blank is designed so that it will line up properly (each possible of the three leads) with the triple start threads on a Junior series. Line it up with one and it will match no matter which way you screw on the cap.

That's pretty cool. Just make sure you use a triple not a double or quad.

 

[JimB]

Why the heck are you getting tons of questions. Who are you???? Roy put the ad up. Do a search and you will learn something. Yes that is right I SAID DO A SEARCH. You know what is STUPID Ed your overblown photos. There would not be enough space here to explain who that was.

I know who eagle was. I shared this post on six pen groups and many are asking. Also we have a large number of people here who do not know.

If you know then tell the story. Then you would also know why the blanks are as you put it Stupidly expensive (great choice of words)

I don't believe Ed was calling them 'stupidly expensive'. I believe he was using that as an example of the questions he is getting from people who don't know who Eagle was.

 

[edstreet]

Eagle:

http://www.penturners.org/forum/member.php?u=978

http://www.penturners.org/forum/search.php?do=finduser&u=978&starteronly=1

https://www.facebook.com/dawn.kizer...281891025&type=1&l=b42957075e&hc_location=ufi

 

[jttheclockman]

I put my bid in on those blanks and as I was doing so I was thinking would i be able to turn them or keep as such. I know what Eagle would have said, just turn them and have fun.

 

[ed4copies]

I put my bid in on those blanks and as I was doing so I was thinking would i be able to turn them or keep as such. I know what Eagle would have said, just turn them and have fun.

Unfortunately, he would have said, "Turn the damn things, I can always make another one if you f it up!" Not so, any more. Yes, it would be harder to turn now. But, the several I have are worth more to me as blanks than they ever could be as pens. Many, many memories.

 

[cal91666]

Okay ladies and gentlemen I am the current high bid so I respectfully ask you let me start my collection with these!!!!:beer:

 

[jttheclockman]

I put my bid in on those blanks and as I was doing so I was thinking would i be able to turn them or keep as such. I know what Eagle would have said, just turn them and have fun.

Unfortunately, he would have said, "Turn the damn things, I can always make another one if you f it up!" Not so, any more. Yes, it would be harder to turn now. But, the several I have are worth more to me as blanks than they ever could be as pens. Many, many memories.

Ed you are so right. That was his famous line.



While I am at it because I have been getting PM's about my comment to EDSTREET. I do not want this to take on a bad aura because of my statement. I wish Ed would have put the 2 posts together when he made the first one and that would have explained things more. His second post with the links in it are or should have gone in with the first. This gives a little insight to who Eagle was and shows some of his works of art that even today are being analyzed and tried being copied. I misread the post with the words printed the way they were. For this I apologize.

I would also like to thank Roy for doing what he is doing and the help he is providing to another long time member here Lou Metcalf.

There were some really fine and talented people that came through this site and their work still lives on. It is a new generation but for some fleeting moments such as this we get to look back at some artistic work from a true artisan.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

JT and Ed, you don't know how tempted I was to keep these two and pay Lou for them, but the ones I was given or bought from Eagle are the one that are the most precious to me. Besides Eagle would have wanted these to go to someone that really wanted one.
The question to turn or not to turn is just to hard to answer. Ed is right , you have no idea home many times he told me the same thing"turn the damn thing and when I just turned the wave pen for the IAP Collection I heard him, I swear, say "Don't f*&^ it up I ain't here to make another.

 

[edstreet]

Geeze people.

Everyone who claims to have Eagles blanks it's time to call. Show them, post them for everyone to see.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

I'll show some of mine now show yours

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[magpens]

Those are unbelievable, Roy ! . Wish I had known Eagle .

 

[edstreet]

Sadly my 3 links earlier is not fully correct. There are permission issues that bar those without facebook accounts from viewing the index but I have been able to get a entry so many of you can see the wonderful photo's that Dawn has kept.

https://www.facebook.com/ed.street.92/posts/10204128006622310

There are 195 photo's in this album and well worth the look at every single one of them.

 

[BRobbins629]

Geeze people.

Everyone who claims to have Eagles blanks it's time to call. Show them, post them for everyone to see.

One I turned,and one still a blank..

 

[Imaginethat]

Double post. Sorry. If you see my head rolling around please kit on back down the road

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Good morning IAP, I awoke this morning to see that the bidding has reached $148.50, a nice number indeed but folks thats less than $50 each...remember along with Eagles blanks I will include one Huanghuali blank that some have said is the rarest wood around and by itself is worth $50 so dig deeper in your pockets, it's only money.:biggrin:

 

[stonepecker]

Wish I could bid. Beside being killed by the wife......lol

Better still, wish I would have found this hobby many year ago.
Maybe then I would have had the expierence of knowing Lou. Sounds like some people here have some great stories.

 

[Smitty37]

I asked Jeff if I could hold and auction for a couple of Eagle blanks that I got with Lou Metcalf's merchandise that I'm selling for Lou here .http://www.penturners.org/forum/f158/selling-dcbluesmans-collection-132224/
He did not want to start a precedent and asked me if I could list them on EBay and include a link to the Ebay auction here on the Casual Conversation forum so here is the link to what could be the last two Eagle blanks that will ever be sold. All the proceeds will go to Lou and if an IAP menber wins the Auction I will throw in our last Huanghuali blank.
Pen Blanks by Eagle | eBay

A little off topic Roy but are you reading your PMs?

 

[Smitty37]

Lets see who is serious and who is just fooling around....I'm following the auction.

 

[Smitty37]

BTW I don't have any of Eagle's blanks.....yet.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Who is going to stop LeRoy from getting his first Eagle blanks. I won't be able to bump this until later this afternoon or evening as we need to attend to some personal business but I will follow the auction on my phone, so bid, bid, bid. Who knows $205 just might win them

 

[Paul in OKC]

Eagle was an amazing man, and amazingly simple. Always enjoyed a phone call from him. Never met in person, but....Had a few blanks once, couldn't turn them.

 

[tbroye]

He just passed me. Think I will hold off now until Sunday and see where the bidding is, then snipe them. I would guess $250 would get them. I might turn the ribbon one and put the one with cross in my display cabinet with the Pen I won a couple of years ago. The Kit less with the sword clip. I have thought about donating it to the collection but I like looking at and showing people what can be done.

Tom

 

[jttheclockman]

He just passed me. Think I will hold off now until Sunday and see where the bidding is, then snipe them. I would guess $250 would get them. I might turn the ribbon one and put the one with cross in my display cabinet with the Pen I won a couple of years ago. The Kit less with the sword clip. I have thought about donating it to the collection but I like looking at and showing people what can be done.

Tom

Don't be too sure my friend. I am pretty good at that game. :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::wink:

 

[Smitty37]

He just passed me. Think I will hold off now until Sunday and see where the bidding is, then snipe them. I would guess $250 would get them. I might turn the ribbon one and put the one with cross in my display cabinet with the Pen I won a couple of years ago. The Kit less with the sword clip. I have thought about donating it to the collection but I like looking at and showing people what can be done.

Tom

Don't be too sure my friend. I am pretty good at that game. :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::wink:

Careful guys, you might have to put your money where your mouth is.......

 

[Chromey]

As a side note, I appreciate the links, pictures, etc that have been posted. Being one of the ones relatively new to turning I sincerely appreciate this Artisans work. I did not know him but am glad to get to know his work. What a wonderful testament and legacy for new pen turners!

 

[tbroye]

Game On

 

[edstreet]

Seriously? Sniping?

I see your petty sniping and I raise you a bucket.

Here is how it works.

that I got with Lou Metcalf's merchandise that I'm selling for Lou here .

Some background facts:

*)What many may have missed is this is to benefit Lou Metcalf. Who happens to be another legend in the community.

*) Art that is hidden and not shown is a crime against humanity.

...


Step 1) We do a *GROUP BUY* pass the bucket and take up collections.

Step 2) Buy the 2 blanks

Step 3) Donate them to The IAP Collection

Step 4) when you attend MAPG, MPG and other gatherings that exhibits the collection you to can witness the pure epic beauty and talent of Eagle.

Step 5) Win. Each and every one can indeed learn and grow by looking at his work.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

We have a new leader in at $256.00:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:​

 

[Cmiles1985]

I like Ed's idea above. I'd definitely put into that bucket even though I may never make it to an MPG or MAPG. Feel free to display them at SWAT!

 

[tbroye]

Time to check the bank account. Hope it keep going up might be able to take one more shot. Will keep watching and decide Sunday if I can take another chane..

 

[jttheclockman]

We have a new leader in at $256.00:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:​

Yea I did not hold that title long once again. Seems like you can't go to sleep here.

 

[edstreet]

You know if the auction is to rich for you then you could always grab a buddy, split the blanks since it is two. Gives more leverage that way.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

And the Bidding continues!

Overnight the bidding lead has change 6 times but the leader remains the same, seems we have an Eagle fan who really wants these. Lets see if anyone can knock him off his perch ​

You now need to beat $305​