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I received an email yesterday from a someone looking to produce pens from historic wood related to the University of Michigan.

Here's the email.

I'm working on a project related to the University of Michigan and I'm looking for someone in Michigan (close to Ann Arbor preferable) who may be willing and able to produce a variety of wood pens...possibly in volume. I'm looking to produce heirloom pens from the California redwood benches installed for the 1927 dedication of Michigan Stadium.

Can you suggest any members of your organization with the capability to produce quantities of quality pens? Thanks for any help or direction.
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I exchanged a few emails and received this additional info when I asked about quantities.

I'm actually thinking about a Kickstarter campaign to judge public interest and to launch the project. I would do a minimum of a half dozen pens even if it doesn't reach the tipping point, but I hope/expect that it will. Beyond that, I could be looking at dozens. I have material (original benches from the stadium's 1927 dedication) to do several hundred...if demand warrants. Production capacity for a hand-turned pen will certainly be a factor...one that will be explained in the project launch. I'm not looking to wear anyone out, but do hope to find a source capable of producing more than one pen at a time.
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If you would like me to pass your name along to this person, let me know. He's looking for a link to your web site to see samples of your work.

PM me your info if interested. I'll give it a couple days, then forward the info to him.
 
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Let me start by saying I have NO interest in doing this!!!

Information that would help (you may want to ask, Jeff) would pertain to what he wants, ie ballpoint, rollerball or fountain.

MANY here are comfortable with ballpoints, fountains are a horse of a completely different color!!

Additionally, it would be nice to know the selling price he is aiming for. If he plans to get financing, he will need a fairly specific business plan---if he plans to get a well qualified turner, that plan is equally important.

Just trying to remove a few potential flies from the ointment!!

FWIW,
Ed
 
Ed - All great questions I'd expect interested parties to ask of the requester. I'm just looking for potentially interested people to put in touch with him.
 
I have wood from the U of M when they did remodeling on the campus, unfortunately not certified. If someone wants it for this project, just let me know. I don't have time.
 
Having done some similar work, I can tell you if this person does not have a licensing contract in place from the University, this may very well become a dead deal, possibly leaving the member stepping up left holding the bag with $$ spent on kits. Just more of a cautionary note.

Edit- my fingers picked different letters than they were supposed to.
 
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