2018 JAN. pre-BASH PITH Photos.

[stonepecker]

OK - this is for all the "Speedy Gonzales" to start showing what you got.

For the rest of us still working on our trades, we can just enjoy the pictures and see what is new.
You have till Jan.31th 2018 to get your PITH in the mail.
:biggrin: And we all can practice our photo skills.

:coffee:​

 

[Scissortail Pens]

Here's what I received From Glen Bledsoe (glenspens). What I stated about everything but the kitchen sink wasn't far from the truth...:biggrin: The pen itself has a blank from George (Robutacion) and is gorgeous.

 

[SpecialV4213]

That's quite a haul. And a beautiful pen, too,


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[SpecialV4213]

This was my PITH from Ernie Borraga

 

[SpecialV4213]

Oh this beauty was in the mail today to, along with a little surprise. Thanks Wayne and of course to your better half

 

[Scissortail Pens]

Ya lucky little devil you. Now that's a very nice haul, particularly that second part.

 

[mark james]

Darley and I are getting our act together! I turned a pen, the ebony cracked 2 days later - back to start over, repair the first if I can; hopefully will send out 2!

No hurries - this is for fun! But enjoying seeing the eager beavers!

 

[SpecialV4213]

Ya lucky little devil you. Now that's a very nice haul, particularly that second part.

Very true. I was pretty excited to find out I won, but I was really stoked when I got the shirt. I wasn't expecting the blank and almost missed it in the bag. Lol


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[stonepecker]

The shirt and blank were in a box......in a bubble mailer.

Now put it on and get a picture.......the wife wants to make sure she set it in the right place.
Make yourself a pen and enjoy....remember, you were lucky #13.

 

[SpecialV4213]

The shirt and blank were in a box......in a bubble mailer.

Now put it on and get a picture.......the wife wants to make sure she set it in the right place.
Make yourself a pen and enjoy....remember, you were lucky #13.

Yes sir. The box had come open inside the mailer. I'll get that pic posted today or tomorrow.

 

[stonepecker]

My fault.......I should have taped that box shut.
Never thought it would open in transit.

Glad you found everything. Happy that you liked the shirt. Just hope it fits ya.

 

[JohnU]

My box of goodies went out yesterday to Jontello. I sent it priority but I don't know how long it will take to get to Italy. Hopefully he will get it by the end of the month or not too long after, so he can post a picture. I have a photo if it gets too delayed but I wanted him to see the pen first. They get slower and more expensive every day. lol

 

[EBorraga]

I'll get a pic of my pen from SpecialV4213.

 

[SpecialV4213]

The shirt and blank were in a box......in a bubble mailer.

Now put it on and get a picture.......the wife wants to make sure she set it in the right place.
Make yourself a pen and enjoy....remember, you were lucky #13.

one photo of shirt on as requested.

 

[glenspens]

Look what I got today from David Herring (HOPCO) he packed it full of stuff and a sweet pen, fit and finish on the pen is spot on .

 

[MrPukaShell]

PITH Pen from beDangerous

I received my PITH Pen loved the selection. A beautiful Knurl GT with a spalted citrus wrapping pen. With pen blanks consisting of the same spalted citrus, Jerusalem olive, Spalted Bradford Pear, Red Mallee Burl & Jack Daniels Barrel.

Thanks again for the awesome pen and blanks.

Robert

 

[Aces-High]

Sent mine out yesterday, hope she likes it...

 

[jennera]

Sent mine out yesterday, hope she likes it...

Your pen is completed. Robotics is eating up a lot of her time but tomorrow she will pick out some goodies to send with it and I will get it in the mail to you.

Since I am her mom, I might be biased but I think it looks pretty darn good. [emoji6]



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[Jeremymc98]

PITH package is on its way to St. Cloud today.

Hope you like it Wayne

 

[MRDucks2]

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Great looking Concava in Cocobolo and a bottle of Captain Eddie's friction finish from Timber Ripper! Since he is newer than I, told him not to worry about sending me any blanks if he didn't want to as I have over 700 on hand (hey, it's been 8 months since I started).

Never expected to get a bottle of finish! Take at look at the pen, this guy had only turned 9 pens when names were drawn. The fit and finish are great!

Thanks, Anthony!

 

[mark james]

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I, told him not to worry about sending me any blanks if he didn't want to as I have over 700 on hand (hey, it's been 8 months since I started).


Thanks, Anthony!

700 already... Da.n you are quick!!! (Don't I have a partial Estate Blank Box in my garage for you??? :tongue::tongue.

And that is a very nice pen!!!

 

[MRDucks2]

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I, told him not to worry about sending me any blanks if he didn't want to as I have over 700 on hand (hey, it's been 8 months since I started).





Thanks, Anthony!

700 already... Da.n you are quick!!! (Don't I have a partial Estate Blank Box in my garage for you??? :tongue::tongue.



And that is a very nice pen!!!

Yes, you have some blanks for me. If the Estate Sales are done, PM me a total.


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[Timber Ripper]

I received this beautifully finished Cigar Pen and a very VERY generous assortment of blanks from MRDucks2.
Upon being pared up with Mike we discussed a couple of ideas for this 2018 PITH. One idea was making our favorite pen or a pen/kit we've never tried before. I went with my favorite (Concava/Cocobolo) Mike went with with a kit and blank he had never tried before. A Big Ben Cigar/Antique hardware in Stabilized Spalted Primavera. This was a first time using his new Bob's Magic Skew, first time turning a stabilized blank and first time using Doctor's Pen Turners Finish topped with a couple coats of Trade Secret Carnauba Wax.
I absolutely love the feel and and balance of this Pen. It will go in my collection of "Keepers"
Thank you Mike!

 

[SpecialV4213]

That's a real beauty!


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[PenGoblin]

here's my haul from my PITH partner Aces-High. I really like the pen and the reclaimed slimline pen blanks make some really nice pens!

 

[Jeremymc98]

Gorgeous pen from aces!

 

[Leo S. Long]

Here is what I received from Seer. A beautiful Cigar style pen done with a Texas Ebony blank, with some nice blanks to go with it. Thanks again Jerry love the pen. Sorry not the greatest photo.

Leo

 

[jennera]

Sent mine out yesterday, hope she likes it...

Your pen is completed. Robotics is eating up a lot of her time but tomorrow she will pick out some goodies to send with it and I will get it in the mail to you.

Since I am her mom, I might be biased but I think it looks pretty darn good. [emoji6]



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Finally dropped it in the mail this morning!

I think there must be an art to packing those flat rate shipping boxes. We could not fit all the blanks in she wanted to send. Hope you like what we were able to fit!

PenGoblin's Mom

Does that make me Momma Goblin? [emoji848]

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[Rounder]

My Pens from djrljr

Here is what I received from djrljr (Don) for my PITH. 2 beautiful pens and a very nice assortment of blanks. I also received a note expressing to forward the Thin Blue Line pen to a police officer of my choice with a big thank you for their service, which I will most definitely do. Thanks Don. Your kindness is appreciated.
P.S., I am a sawdust maker, not a photo taker so please know that these photos do NOT do the pens justice.

 

[Timber Ripper]

Here is what I received from djrljr (Don) for my PITH. 2 beautiful pens and a very nice assortment of blanks. I also received a note expressing to forward the Thin Blue Line pen to a police officer of my choice with a big thank you for their service, which I will most definitely do. Thanks Don. Your kindness is appreciated.
P.S., I am a sawdust maker, not a photo taker so please know that these photos do NOT do the pens justice.

Very Nice Pens!
I also wanted to say that I didn't realize Sumac had such figured grain..

 

[Mike8850]

Received my pen from Tim McKenzie ( mckenziedrums) today and to say I'm happy would be a great understatement. Maybe Tim will jump in with more info on how he cast it.​

Tim also included some of his Diamond Cast Alumilite blanks that I can't wait to turn.

Thanks for the great pen and blanks,
Mike

 

[Seer]

My Pith from Leo

I received a very nice Buckeye Burl Cigar in platinum and some cool blanks. One of which is Bog Oak with a page showing the radio carbon dating to be about 2400 years old which I find pretty cool. I also got a Flame Box Elder Tulipwood, Staghorn Sumac and 2 nice pieces of Maple. Thanks Leo these are great.
Jerry

 

[McKenzie Penworks]

Thanks for the great pen and blanks,
Mike

My pleasure Mike!! I'd get a photo of the one you sent me but uh... That'd require me to dig in my wife's purse. She stole it pretty quickly after I got it.

Your pen is cast with what I call my Red Dragon blank with real diamond dust in it. That was the test for my new vertical cast blanks. Glad you like it!

 

[MRDucks2]

Thanks for the great pen and blanks,
Mike

My pleasure Mike!! I'd get a photo of the one you sent me but uh... That'd require me to dig in my wife's purse. She stole it pretty quickly after I got it.

Your pen is cast with what I call my Red Dragon blank with real diamond dust in it. That was the test for my new vertical cast blanks. Glad you like it!

I seem to see a difference in how the colors mix, Tim. Will be interesting to see more.


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[McKenzie Penworks]

I seem to see a difference in how the colors mix, Tim. Will be interesting to see more.

Definitely a difference. With the vertical casting I can't quite lay up the colors like I can flat casting. Not bad, but certainly not my signature figuring. The diamond though is sparkling a full 360 degrees which is not a terrible trade off.

 

[Rounder]

Here is what I received from djrljr (Don) for my PITH. 2 beautiful pens and a very nice assortment of blanks. I also received a note expressing to forward the Thin Blue Line pen to a police officer of my choice with a big thank you for their service, which I will most definitely do. Thanks Don. Your kindness is appreciated.
P.S., I am a sawdust maker, not a photo taker so please know that these photos do NOT do the pens justice.

Very Nice Pens!
I also wanted to say that I didn't realize Sumac had such figured grain..

It is a pretty piece of wood. Will be interesting to see a pen made from it for sure.

 

[Don Rabchenuk]

Got my package from Randy today. I may lose the pen as my wife thinks it is very comfortable in the hand. Thanks for the goodies.

 

[SpecialV4213]

These are some really beautiful pens.


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[bedangerous]

Returned from a business trip today to find this beautiful pen and Hawaiian blanks from MrPukaShell. Very generous

Thank you so much for the pen. I will use it well.

Mitch

 

[Cwalker935]

I got my PITH exchange from Lee Wescott (Wescott) today and it included a beautiful and smooth writing fountain pen and a great lacewood blank. This was Lee's first PITH and I hope that he is enjoying the exchange as much as I am.