PITH with Naynay

[SteveJ]

I was out of town for much of August but was able to send off a pen to Naynay (Renay) before I left. He posted my offering here.

Although there was a mix up with USPS on restarting our mail after a hold, I finally received the pen Renay made for me.

It is a PSI Bolt Action wrapped in a rattlesnake skin cast by Kenny Durrant. For someone who has been turning for only three months Renay managed a beautifully turned, well centered and well polished pen.

I asked him not to send my any blanks (like most of us who have been turning for a while, I've got far too many!) but he sent along three small pieces for me to use in segmenting. (Walnut, red box elder and honey locust.

 

[KenB259]

Very nice pen. Too many blanks? Pish Posh

 

[Hippie3180]

Very cool pen!

 

[naynay]

Thank you Steve for the kind words. FYI: I am the female version of "Renay". It's spelled differently than the usuall spelling. Yeah, I wanted to keep that pen but after looking at the one you sent, I had to send you something nice. I am honored you put this in your daily rotation.

 

[naynay]

Very cool pen!

Even though Kenny cast the blank, I was still a bit queasy about turning the pen but I forced myself to do so. I enjoyed it actually and glad that Kenny talked me into trying it at least once.

 

[naynay]

I was happy that Steve took a chance on someone with very little turning experience. This was fun. Not knowing what you would receive from the other person as far as a pen goes and not knowing the person's work. I didn't look at past posts from Steve but it didn't matter. I encourage everyone to try this once in their life if they haven't done so. Steve gave me pen blanks from wood I had never even heard of! I am excited to turn these blanks.

 

[Kenny Durrant]

Small world isn't it Steve. I was talking to Renay and she mentioned she was involved in the PITH. When she said your name it rang a bell. I told her I think I know him. Sure enough we swapped blanks a while back. I knew she'd be happy with hers. Glad I was able to be a small part of this and she did an excellent job bringing the blank to life. I still show off the pen I turned from your blanks and still have some to get to. Good to see you both enjoyed the PITH.

 

[Woodchipper]

The one with the most blanks, wins! My wife says I have enough wood, blanks, etc., to build a log cabin for Abe Lincoln.

 

[Kenny Durrant]

Ok John. I've heard the saying before but you made it seem like a challenge. What are some of the rules? I have blanks, cutoffs and boards that have nice figure that someday will become blanks. I also have resin, skins, bones and odd and end things that will be cast into blanks. So as far as just blanks I have more than I'll ever use but I have materials taking up a spare bedroom, two car garage and taking up space in a storage shed faster than I wished. I might not win the contest but if all things considered I may get make the final few rounds. Ha Ha.

 

[Hippie3180]

Even though Kenny cast the blank, I was still a bit queasy about turning the pen but I forced myself to do so. I enjoyed it actually and glad that Kenny talked me into trying it at least once.

You did it, and did a great job….now make another one.