Castaway IV-Calling All Casters

Buzzzz4 · 01-01-2012, 10:39 PM

As the III box is winding its way down, it is time to start up another castaway box to keep the fun going. Please read the rules closely and sign up for some fun. This activity will be cut off with 20 participants.

I'll start things off by filling a small flat rate box with as many home cast blanks as possible and send that to the 1st participant. They will select a few blanks and replace and refill the box to capacity with their own castings. It's that simple.

I will use the same process to determine the shipping order. Once the signups have ended I will generate a master list and I will select 3 people at random. I will then post those 3 names in the thread. The FIRST of those 3 names to reply IN THIS THREAD will be the next person in line to get the box. My hope in doing this will allow those that travel for work, or may have an event that wouldn't allow them to quickly participate to opt out of recieving the box. So if your name is chosen and you KNOW you have something going on that will hinder your timing then please hold out and your name WILL come up again. There will be a 24hr response time and if no one responds to the thread I will select 3 new names. I'd like to have a 2 day max time that the box is at any location to help speed things along.

This box will be limited to the first 20 Signups starting NOW and will last until either 20 have signed up or until 10pm 1/10/2012 whichever comes first.

So here are the rules:

1. To be able to participate you MUST have your full name and location in your IAP profile.

2. You must be able to ship internationally. This is open to ALL casters so at any time you may have to pay for international shipping. If you can not do this then please do not sign up.

3. Any pen blank is acceptable as long as you cast it. Multi-Colored blanks, Embedded objects, Clear casts, etc. is fair game as long as it's turnable and you cast it.

4. IF you use the Resin Saver type molds, please separate the blanks and tape them end to end. This will allow for more blanks to fit into the box.

5. I'd like for everyone to label their work so those who turn them and decide to post to the forum can give proper "kudos" to the caster.

6. I'd also like for everyone to include a before and after picture so we can all watch it's progress.

7. Delivery conformation is CRUCIAL and MADATORY to the survival of the box. Unexplainable phenomina can happen, but this way we'll know who was the last to ship, and/or the last to recieve. So each time the box is shipped it MUST have delivery conformation and that tracking # has to be posted in the "Cast Away Box Part IV" thread so everyone can keep track of its movement and all will be in the loop. Not all international services will be trackable but if possible please post tracking #'s.

8. Please try to turn around the box within three business days. If unable to do so, please be in communication with timing of shipping.

9. HAVE FUN and put some cool blanks in the box! Last go around we all sorts of great blanks from worthless wood to mammoth ivory. I'd like to see that type of trend continue.

Those are the rules folks. If you feel you can not adhere to them please don't sign up.

Sign Ups start NOW. If there are any questions please ask them in the thread for all to see. Thanks and Happy Casting! --Eric B. (Buzzzz4)

Buzzzz4 · 01-01-2012, 10:43 PM

Brooks 803 is in.

terryf · 01-01-2012, 10:45 PM

7. Delivery conformation is CRUCIAL and MADATORY to the survival of the box. Unexplainable phenomina can happen, but this way we'll know who was the last to ship, and/or the last to recieve. So each time the box is shipped it MUST have delivery conformation and that tracking # has to be posted in the "Cast Away Box Part II" thread so everyone can keep track of its movement and all will be in the loop. Not all international services will be trackable but if possible please post tracking #'s.

Shouldn't this read Castaway Box Part IV

Rounder · 01-01-2012, 10:46 PM

Please put me in again!

Buzzzz4 · 01-01-2012, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terryf

7. Delivery conformation is CRUCIAL and MADATORY to the survival of the box. Unexplainable phenomina can happen, but this way we'll know who was the last to ship, and/or the last to recieve. So each time the box is shipped it MUST have delivery conformation and that tracking # has to be posted in the "Cast Away Box Part II" thread so everyone can keep track of its movement and all will be in the loop. Not all international services will be trackable but if possible please post tracking #'s.

Shouldn't this read Castaway Box Part IV

Thanks for the catch! Fixed.

Phunky_2003 · 01-01-2012, 10:59 PM

Throw me in...

If you want a lil variation to start it up pm me your address and I will pop a few blanks in the mail and send them your way.

G1Pens · 01-01-2012, 10:59 PM

I'm in

Robert Sherlock · 01-01-2012, 11:17 PM

I'm in

scrollsawwoodart · 01-02-2012, 12:02 AM

As long as I made the top 20

PTownSubbie · 01-02-2012, 12:14 AM

Count me in!

01-01-2012, 10:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Buzzzz4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,820 Photos: 13	Castaway IV-Calling All Casters As the III box is winding its way down, it is time to start up another castaway box to keep the fun going. Please read the rules closely and sign up for some fun. This activity will be cut off with 20 participants. I'll start things off by filling a small flat rate box with as many home cast blanks as possible and send that to the 1st participant. They will select a few blanks and replace and refill the box to capacity with their own castings. It's that simple. I will use the same process to determine the shipping order. Once the signups have ended I will generate a master list and I will select 3 people at random. I will then post those 3 names in the thread. The FIRST of those 3 names to reply IN THIS THREAD will be the next person in line to get the box. My hope in doing this will allow those that travel for work, or may have an event that wouldn't allow them to quickly participate to opt out of recieving the box. So if your name is chosen and you KNOW you have something going on that will hinder your timing then please hold out and your name WILL come up again. There will be a 24hr response time and if no one responds to the thread I will select 3 new names. I'd like to have a 2 day max time that the box is at any location to help speed things along. This box will be limited to the first 20 Signups starting NOW and will last until either 20 have signed up or until 10pm 1/10/2012 whichever comes first. So here are the rules: 1. To be able to participate you MUST have your full name and location in your IAP profile. 2. You must be able to ship internationally. This is open to ALL casters so at any time you may have to pay for international shipping. If you can not do this then please do not sign up. 3. Any pen blank is acceptable as long as you cast it. Multi-Colored blanks, Embedded objects, Clear casts, etc. is fair game as long as it's turnable and you cast it. 4. IF you use the Resin Saver type molds, please separate the blanks and tape them end to end. This will allow for more blanks to fit into the box. 5. I'd like for everyone to label their work so those who turn them and decide to post to the forum can give proper "kudos" to the caster. 6. I'd also like for everyone to include a before and after picture so we can all watch it's progress. 7. Delivery conformation is CRUCIAL and MADATORY to the survival of the box. Unexplainable phenomina can happen, but this way we'll know who was the last to ship, and/or the last to recieve. So each time the box is shipped it MUST have delivery conformation and that tracking # has to be posted in the "Cast Away Box Part IV" thread so everyone can keep track of its movement and all will be in the loop. Not all international services will be trackable but if possible please post tracking #'s. 8. Please try to turn around the box within three business days. If unable to do so, please be in communication with timing of shipping. 9. HAVE FUN and put some cool blanks in the box! Last go around we all sorts of great blanks from worthless wood to mammoth ivory. I'd like to see that type of trend continue. Those are the rules folks. If you feel you can not adhere to them please don't sign up. Sign Ups start NOW. If there are any questions please ask them in the thread for all to see. Thanks and Happy Casting! --Eric B. (Buzzzz4) __________________ Eric Beuker Our family blog is at http://www.sammyneric.blogspot.com/ where you can follow our adoption journey from Lesotho, Africa. (Updated 5/14/2012) The place for my pens--www.recturnings.etsy.com Last edited by Buzzzz4; 01-01-2012 at 10:50 PM.

01-01-2012, 10:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Buzzzz4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,820 Photos: 13	Brooks 803 is in. __________________ Eric Beuker Our family blog is at http://www.sammyneric.blogspot.com/ where you can follow our adoption journey from Lesotho, Africa. (Updated 5/14/2012) The place for my pens--www.recturnings.etsy.com

01-01-2012, 10:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
terryf Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 1,020 Photos: 3	7. Delivery conformation is CRUCIAL and MADATORY to the survival of the box. Unexplainable phenomina can happen, but this way we'll know who was the last to ship, and/or the last to recieve. So each time the box is shipped it MUST have delivery conformation and that tracking # has to be posted in the "Cast Away Box Part II" thread so everyone can keep track of its movement and all will be in the loop. Not all international services will be trackable but if possible please post tracking #'s. Shouldn't this read Castaway Box Part IV __________________ Terry

01-01-2012, 10:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rounder Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Marlin, TX Posts: 309 Photos: 0	Please put me in again! __________________ Randy Short "WHEN THE PEOPLE FEAR THEIR GOVERNMENT, THERE IS TYRANNY. WHEN THE GOVERNMENT FEARS THE PEOPLE, THERE IS LIBERTY." Thomas Jefferson

01-01-2012, 10:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Phunky_2003 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bonham Texas Photos: 26	Throw me in... If you want a lil variation to start it up pm me your address and I will pop a few blanks in the mail and send them your way. __________________ James I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man. - George Washington http://www.etsy.com/shop/CustomMadePenBlanks

01-01-2012, 10:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
G1Pens Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA area (Suwanee/Cumming) Posts: 1,837 Photos: 145	I'm in __________________ Gary V Kohl G1 Pens Winner 2011 Beginner's Most Beautiful Pen - Birthday Bash "nisi dominus frustra"

01-01-2012, 11:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
Robert Sherlock Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 371 Photos: 9	I'm in __________________ Robert Sherlock Garden Grove, CA

01-02-2012, 12:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
scrollsawwoodart Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Urbana, Ohio Posts: 190 Photos: 0	im in As long as I made the top 20 __________________ "Crazy and Smart always beats mean and stupid!"

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