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I'm open for a random PITH. I like some sort of theme, but anything will work.
I'm open for a random PITH. I like some sort of theme, but anything will work.
I'm open for a random PITH. I like some sort of theme, but anything will work.
Hi Bob,
I'd be interested in a PITH; I think a theme would be interesting.
Do you have any suggestions? Color, style, material, etc?
Thanks,
Jesse
I'm a new member and not sure I fully understand all the rules but I would be interested as well.
I'm a new member and not sure I fully understand all the rules but I would be interested as well.
Hi Ryan,
Basically, a PITH is a pen trade. We do this at our local meetings. Basically, everyone puts a Pen In The Hat. Then everyone takes turns picking a pen out of the hat. Our last local theme was Christmas. Our next one is this Saturday, and the theme is Valentines Day.
On IAP, the PITH exchanges involve many members who do an organized trade. Obviously, there is no hat, we just make pens then exchange with our partner. Normally you take a picture & post in a reveal thread, but for these small ones, I'd think we post the pictures here.
You can start a new thread & ask for a partner, or if Jesse is ok with it, we can do a 3 way swap. This would be where I might send to you you send to Jesse, and Jesse sends to me.
I'm a new member and not sure I fully understand all the rules but I would be interested as well.
Hi Ryan,
Basically, a PITH is a pen trade. We do this at our local meetings. Basically, everyone puts a Pen In The Hat. Then everyone takes turns picking a pen out of the hat. Our last local theme was Christmas. Our next one is this Saturday, and the theme is Valentines Day.
On IAP, the PITH exchanges involve many members who do an organized trade. Obviously, there is no hat, we just make pens then exchange with our partner. Normally you take a picture & post in a reveal thread, but for these small ones, I'd think we post the pictures here.
You can start a new thread & ask for a partner, or if Jesse is ok with it, we can do a 3 way swap. This would be where I might send to you you send to Jesse, and Jesse sends to me.
Thanks for all the information Bob. The local exchange with picking pens out of a hat clarifies the name. The details of how it works is pretty close to what I expected. I used to do a lot of trading craft beer and we would do a BIF (beer it forward) which is very similar, get a name to send to, find out their likes and dislikes and try to send them an awesome box. My favorite part is everyone really tried to be the one to send the best box, winning was being the best sender, not getting the best haul. I'm in for the 3-way or doing another random one.
My favorite part is everyone really tried to be the one to send the best box, winning was being the best sender, not getting the best haul. I'm in for the 3-way or doing another random one.
I cast blanks to sell, so many of the pens I make are from those casts. But I prefer wooden pens for my personal carry pens. I guess what I'm saying is that I have done about an equal amount of both. I think resin pens are easier to finish, and to turn if that makes any difference.Bob,
You appear to be the veteran turner among us. Is there a material you don't commonly make for pens (do you normally only do resins/castings?). Just looking for a theme that might challenge you as well since it's almost all new to me.
Your pen is done Jesse. I'll try to get it out today, but worst case will be tomorrow. Normally I procrastinate a little, but I'm going to be pretty busy the rest of the month, and didn't want to rush it.
The style is a little challenging. Without bushings, getting the center to meet flush takes some time. I definitely needed my calipers. Plus, I turn between centers, so I didn't have the visual reference using a mandrel would give. Even so, calipers are probably a recommended tool for this style.
EDIT: I didn't have the center bushing described in the fat Line article. That would make it a bit easier.
Chuck. I'd be interested in a swap. Let's talk and figure out the details.
I am open to doing a PITH also, if anyone is interested.
Joe
Bob is all over this PITH. Already finished, I'm impressed. I'm hoping to get your pen turned next week Bob. Things are a little crazy right now at work and I'm finishing up a dining room table for a client, so hobby/fun time is short this week.