FALL 2012 PITH PAIRINGS

[azamiryou]

Tease for GoodTurns

A little bit behind, but my PITH pen for GoodTurns is finally ready. I should be able to catch up with Jon and get it to him this evening or, failing that, tomorrow. In the meantime, here's a little tease.

 

[RSidetrack]

I was excited yesterday because my idea was working out. Then I realized that I was still working with a practice piece of materiel. The good news is it looks like it could work.

I just started laughing when reading this :biggrin: I am glad it looks like your idea is working out!

 

[MrPukaShell]

PITH Pen from John aka "Rangertrek"

Finally got some time to snap a few pictures of what I received from the PITH. I was blown away when I opened my package. The wife almost snatched the pen right out of my hand when she got a look. I was tickled pink when she asked "What kind of wood is that". My reply was "it's not wood it is made from cast Pistachio nuts", the look was what made the moment perfect. I even got some goodies to go along with the pen. Thanks John for everything. The pen is going in my PITH stash.

 

[ldubia]

PITH pen 2012

I had a craft fair this afternoon ending at 4PM. Afterwards I went to the post office and found a nice little box from Steve, my PITH partner. When I got it home, I ripped it open and found not only two pens, but a box full of goodies. I hope the pics do it some justice. My camera is the phone for the moment so I am not getting great camera shots.

 

[BSea]

Finished my pen today. It will be on it's way down under on Monday.

 

[DurocShark]

Mine ships today (or tomorrow, depending on how the dentist goes this morning )

Teaser: The pen is a gag, chosen because it was the least creepy option.

 

[Carl Fisher]

Mine went out yesterday finally. No teasers to post though and will have to wait until he receives it to post pictures.

 

[Sully]

Mine went to the post office today.

 

[Brooks803]

I'm finishing up mine in the morning. A couple details to iron out and I'll be mailing them out by the weekend!

 

[cwolfs69]

SPOILER ALERT

package with the PITH for brian going to post office in about 10 minutes. just could not resist spoiling his surprise. Here is a pic of the pen for all to see before brian gets it.

Brians Pen Spoiler Show


check it out

 

[dansills]

USPS Failure!!!

Well I wondered why my pith partner hadn't said anything ... USPS lost it. Apparently, after shipping it on nov 8th its now in a warehouse in Jacksonville. This should be interesting:

https://tools.usps.com/go/TrackConfirmAction_input?origTrackNum=9405509699939234976518

 

[Andrew_K99]

Wow, Florida to Hawaii to Florida to Hawaii to Florida! It's well travelled!

AK

 

[DurocShark]

That's hilarious! (Not for the participants, but for those of us in the audience.) :biggrin:

 

[Haynie]

Pretty cool how the PO tracking shows how efficient they are.

 

[Displaced Canadian]

Looks like I'm going to be cutting the deadline close.

 

[Andrew_K99]

Looks like I'm going to be cutting the deadline close.

Ditto, good thing we're partners. I am giving it one more attempt before I go back to basics.

AK

 

[Zahnarzt]

Very cool looking box! Mind if I ask where you got it or is it homemade?

package with the PITH for brian going to post office in about 10 minutes. just could not resist spoiling his surprise. Here is a pic of the pen for all to see before brian gets it.

Brians Pen Spoiler Show


check it out

 

[DurocShark]

Well, I tried to ship KDM's box from work, but FedEx wants $100.

Tried to use the USPS site, but they want forms and such. I guess I'll have to actually get off my butt and go to a post office.

Sigh.

 

[Haynie]

I guess I'll have to actually get off my butt and go to a post office.

Sigh.

Wow, remember when that was the norm. :biggrin:

 

[KDM]

Tease for KDM:

Aaaaahhhh, NOW I see it!!

I think we're looking at a resin / wood composite...!

 

[KDM]

Apparently, after shipping it on nov 8th its now in a warehouse in Jacksonville.

Wow, Florida to Hawaii to Florida to Hawaii to Florida! It's well travelled!

Pretty cool how the PO tracking shows how efficient they are.

That's nothin' I once had a parcel delivered to the wrong person at the wrong address, and allegedly signed for BEFORE it even left the depot. Some kind of Quantum service.

 

[KDM]

I got mine today too!

A pretty sweet cast coffee bean closed end FP and some promising (until I screw them up) blanks.

Awesome!

Not sure when I'll be able to get pics. If my partner wants to post some until I can, that would rock.

Done. Here.

 

[LarryDNJR]

I finally finished EBorraga's PITH pen. I sent a message letting him know I'll be mailing it out in the next few days hopefully.

Larry

 

[Carl Fisher]

Here is the link to my PITH to William

http://www.penturners.org/forum/f13/my-pith-triw51-104584/#post1474155

 

[3Peake]

My PITH arrived today and I am gobsmacked. Jim you have made a beautiful pen and the blanks are great. Many, many thanks it's awesome. If you would like to post pics please do so as it will be a couple of days before I can get to my phototent.
Thanks again and hope yours arrives quickly for you.

 

[AKPenTurner]

PITH Teaser

My PITH to sumtermom was sent out today...

 

[TerryDowning]

Failure! but I got it done

Yet another fail!! 2 days ago :crying:

But I did get the final product out in the mail today!!

 

[underdog]

You're quite welcome Martin! I'm so glad you like it.

When I look around at what other's are making for their partners, I'm just blown away. There are some extremely fine pens being exchanged. It motivates me to do the best I can...

 

[scottwood]

PITH Finished for Ben

Finally finished my PITH for bensoelberg.
Ben your goodie box is on the way:airplane:

Scott

 

[darrin1200]

Exchange completed

Richard and I both recieved our packages.

Here is a link to the SOYP showing the beautiful gift he sent.

http://www.penturners.org/forum/f13/my-pith-richard-gibson-104824/

I love these exchanges.

 

[JohnR06]

Finally got the stars to align and held my tongue just right... so my package to Tim (Talfalfa33) is on its way. Between Tim and myself - I was challenged to try something new. But I think that's part of what these swaps are about.

Enjoy it Tim!


http://www.penturners.org/forum/member.php?u=15262

 

[DurocShark]

My daughter making the PITH pen for her partner:


1st PITH Pen by DurocShark, on Flickr

Finally done and going out this week. :biggrin:


She had a lot of failures along the way. Excellent learning experience! But she did (almost) all of the work herself. I helped VERY little here. She even took the blank down to the bushings all on her own. (Yes, I was nervous...)

 

[LarryDNJR]

My daughter making the PITH pen for her partner:


1st PITH Pen by DurocShark, on Flickr

Finally done and going out this week. :biggrin:


She had a lot of failures along the way. Excellent learning experience! But she did (almost) all of the work herself. I helped VERY little here. She even took the blank down to the bushings all on her own. (Yes, I was nervous...)

That is awesome your Daughter is working on the lathe also. I can't wait to get my son into doing it. He'll be five soon. Might I suggest you tying her hair into a pony tail and tucking into the back of her shirt while standing near the lathe?

 

[DurocShark]

LOL, she also has no face shield. It's hanging on one of the gouges in the background.

She had to "primp" before letting me take her picture. :curse:

 

[LarryDNJR]

Received my PITH from Eborraga Monday and he received mine today. At his request I am posting pictures of both pens.

Segmented pen is mine to him.

Feather pen is his to me.

The pen he sent me is very nice! This is my first time seeing one of the feather pens up close. Looks good!

We also exchange a number of pen blanks as well.

Larry

 

[jthompson1995]

I shipped mine and my 4 boys pens on Monday. I received my pen from nava1uni today. Graham received his pen from Josh (buzzz's son) a couple weeks ago and Jason received his pen from EBorraga's niece on Monday. I've gotten messages that the other pens are on their way.

 

[Brooks803]

I recieved my pens from Landon and his son yesterday! It's been raining since then so I'll get some pics take ASAP (been taking them outdoors till I can make a new light tent).

 

[hunter-27]

Received my pen(s) from Jonathon (Brooks803). I'll let him post pics as my photography stinks.

 

[DurocShark]

My daughter Ashelle got her pen from Jason's nephew Dawson yesterday.



A beautiful blue and white resin on a fancy slim with excellent shaping and a custom centerband. A box full of awesome blanks too!

I promise I'll get some pics this weekend, unless Jason got some before the pen was sent? (Hint hint hint)

 

[DurocShark]

Aaaaaand I failed to get pics this weekend.

Gah, I hate the holidays. I never get anything done. :redface: