PITH Photos

LanceD · Jul 6, 2008

Let's use the new photo album category for PITH photos.

I've had a couple of emails asking where should the photos of the PITH pens should be posted. After emailing Jeff he said that they should be posted on this thread and that he'll label it as a sticky note.

So if anyone hs completed their pens and they or their partners would like to show them off this is the place. So lets see some photos.

JayDevin · Jul 6, 2008

Over the weekend I completed my PITH Pen for Lou

It is a Ti Gent Rollerball
the wood is Walnut root. I used CA/BLO for the finish.
I hope that Lou Enjoys his pen

VisExp · Jul 7, 2008

I received my PITH today. It was sent to me by Alan Judy (arjudy) from Ohio. A Spalted Buckeye Burl Baron

He also replaced the refill with a Schmidt ceramic which I am looking forward to testing.

During our e-mail correspondence I mentioned how much I like Buckeye Burl and had yet to turn a pen from it. Well, he very kindly added a BEB blank to the envelope!

Thank you very much Alan. The pen is very nice, the fit and finish are great. I'm also looking forward to turning a pen with the blank you sent me

Thanks also to LanceD for all his hard work in organizing this. It is a great way to get to know someone else on the IAP [8D]

arjudy · Jul 7, 2008

Thanks for posting such fantastic photos of the pen I made for you. I'm glad you like it.

I would also like to thank LanceD for organizing this. It really is a lot of fun. I've got two new friends now.

rjwolfe3 · Jul 10, 2008

louie · Jul 10, 2008

I received my PITH from Jay as shown above in his post (The bottom pic). The pen is much more impressive in person.

Jay is truly an artist. I have so far to go to reach his level of craftsmanship. He also sent me six blanks, which I cannot wait to turn.

Thanks Jay. I hope I was able to express my gratitude in the email I sent you.

Also thanks to LanceD for organizing the PITH.

Lou
NJ

Firefyter-emt · Jul 10, 2008

I am at the mercy of the recipent of my PITH as I forgot to take a photo. So when onewaywood recieves his pen, maybe he will like it enough to post it up for you all to see.

JeeperJohn · Jul 10, 2008

I relieved my pen from Tracy (ctwxlvr) on Monday. A really nice click sierra made of cherry burl. Unfortunately my photography skills are not as good as Tracy's turning skills. The picture does not do this pen justice.

Aderhammer · Jul 10, 2008

You said you wanted a pith picture?[}

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Tea Clipper · Jul 11, 2008

This is what I sent to fyrcaptn along with a second glue-up I did so he can turn his own polychromatic herringbone pen.

workinforwood · Jul 11, 2008

Interesting, I must have missed the PITH deal. When I saw the thread I was thinking nasty pith inside a dear antler and it was making me think of the several large antler pieces I just tossed in the trash can a few days back because they were so open poured pithy inside that I can't imagine doing anything with them.

fyrcaptn · Jul 11, 2008

Tea Clipper made and sent that really neat pen- Thank you!.
I posted but in the wrong place. I sent an email and got it back "unable to return" so I just dropped another.
What a great pen and an extra blank to boot!
One day I hope to come close to the fit and finish of the pen I got. THANKS~

broitblat · Jul 11, 2008

Here's the PITH I sent to livertrans (Tony Marotta). I wanted to try something a little different.

It is a Brown Mallee, closed end modified slim. The picture doesn't show it, but it also has a Paua shell insert on the top.

-Barry

bitshird · Jul 11, 2008

kirkfranks · Jul 11, 2008

Here is the pen I received from BRobbins629.
He made this as a totally kitless pen.
Since there are no brass tubes the pen only weighs 20 grams with a full ink cartridge installed. I have not tried the short converter pump yet.
I am really impressed. I wish my pictures could show it better.
Thank you Bruce,

dntrost · Jul 11, 2008

Here is my pen for Bananajeep from 100 year old fence post doesn't stand up to those I 've seen.

bitshird · Jul 12, 2008

altaciii · Jul 12, 2008

Dion,
Your way to modest. That 100yr old fence post sure looks good in a Classic American. Great job, from here it stands up real nice to all the ones I've seen.

smoky10 · Jul 12, 2008

This is the pen I made for George Norris (old wrangler). Its a platinum Jr. Gent wrapped with alternative ivory. I forgot to take a picture and George sent me this one that he took. It is sitting on a Pyrite crystal he got at a mine in Peru.

Blind_Squirrel · Jul 12, 2008

Originally posted by altaciii

Dion,
Your way to modest. That 100yr old fence post sure looks good in a Classic American. Great job, from here it stands up real nice to all the ones I've seen.

I agree. Nice pen!

stevers · Jul 12, 2008

Hey Scott, haven't seen you in a while.
Smoky, nice to see your post made it over.

I am sooooooooooooo anxiously awaiting my pen from Skiprat. I sent my creation to Serge a few days ago. He should get it in a couple more days. It had to go to Australia.

skiprat · Jul 12, 2008

Originally posted by stevers

Hey Scott, haven't seen you in a while.
Smoky, nice to see your post made it over.

I am sooooooooooooo anxiously awaiting my pen from Skiprat. I sent my creation to Serge a few days ago. He should get it in a couple more days. It had to go to Australia.

LOL, you will have to be a little patient Steve. But it WILL come, I promise. I wish I could clone myself, just to get a break.

I'm sitting in the airport carpark waiting for a colleague from Germany. Just discovered his flight is delayed by two hours[xx(]
Only got about 3mins life in my laptop battery too. [V]
I could send you an existing one but would prefer to make a new one

dntrost · Jul 12, 2008

Thanks Guys appreciate the kind words!

TellicoTurning · Jul 12, 2008

David (Dmiller) said he would like to see a Baron, so this is the one I sent... Black Titanium on Olivewood.

stevers · Jul 13, 2008

Steven, I would deff love a one of a kind from you. Take as long as you need. I only kid when I say that stuff.

CaptG · Jul 13, 2008

Got my pith pen and it is a beauty. Desert Ironwood with a ca finish that is flawless. Thank you Alton, aka Greenmtn guy, I like it a LOT.

Mike in Nanaimo · Jul 14, 2008

Here is the pen I made for bobaltig.It is a Baron made from Afzalia Burl and finish is Wipe on Poly.

RonSchmitt · Jul 14, 2008

Here's the pen I did for Warreng8170.
Bocote Baron.

If you think the pic is bad now, you should have seen it BEFORE the photo editing software.[B)]

Darley · Jul 15, 2008

I got the surprise today to find Steve's pen in my mail box, Eucalyptus Burl in white pearl PR, this one will go to sit next to my previous PITH

Thanks Steve for the nice pen

altaciii · Jul 15, 2008

ron hampton, your pen is ready, please email.

alex

bananajeep · Jul 15, 2008

Originally posted by dntrost

Here is my pen for Bananajeep from 100 year old fence post doesn't stand up to those I 've seen.

Hey Dion, I have the pen in my hand right now. It is gorgeous!! You did a wonderful job on it. I'd say it would stand up to most of the pens on this forum. Its great to know that the wood for this pen has been around for 100 years since it was harvested. Thanks for the extra blank too. That will make another really nice pen. The best part of this pen is that it was made for me!!!

Thanks again Dion!!

Mike

dntrost · Jul 15, 2008

Glad you liked it it is very special wood as it was taken from a ranch here in Texas where my wife works and I am a board member. It is a place for adults with special needs. I will be building them a shop and teaching them wood working skills. Here is a link to the website FYI. Again It was a pleasure making this and please look at our website so you know where the wood came from....
http://www.newdanville.org/
Dion

BruceK · Jul 15, 2008

Here is the pen I made for rjwolfe3.

He likes click pens so I made him the long click pen from Laulauwoods. It is a stabilized spalted black ash burl with a CA finish.

dntrost · Jul 16, 2008

Boy that sure is a nice pen! I want one [

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bitshird · Jul 16, 2008

This is the pen I made for bear 31 a simple Baron Rollerball in Satin Nickel for durability wrapped in Caribbean Rosewood,

rjwolfe3 · Jul 16, 2008

Here is the pen I made for rjwolfe3.

He likes click pens so I made him the long click pen from Laulauwoods. It is a stabilized spalted black ash burl with a CA finish.

Bruce,
That pen is awesome. It has a perfect, flawless finish on it. I love it.

tweetfaip · Jul 16, 2008

Here is the pen I made for eskimo. Rhodium Gent rollerball with homebrew PR.

gad5264 · Jul 16, 2008

Beautiful combination Eric.

BigShed · Jul 16, 2008

My pen to its_virgil was sent today. Will put up pictures when he receives it.

DKF · Jul 16, 2008

Here is the pen I made for Jeff James (jeffj13)...Lucite closed end Jr. Retro...He is a fan of fountain pens, and not a big fan of acrylic style material, so what did I go and make him...a rollerball out of Lucite!....

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