Pen in the Hat 2006! Absolute final update.

[alamocdc]

I got mine from John (Deere41h) today and all I can say is WOW! It's a beautiful closed end Baron FP in Chocolate Mint lucite. A truly exquisite addition to my personal collection!

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[gerryr]

Wow, Billy, your son comes home from Irag and you get that fabulous looking pen. You are one lucky guy.[8D][]

 

[bmac]

Airrat, just wanted to let you know your pen is on the way. I hope you enjoy it. The pen in the hat has been a lot of fun and I hope we continue doing this. It's a great way to see other pen turners work and correspond with other turners across the country.

Bobby
Louisiana

 

[Woodnknots]

I actually got my pen last week from jssmith3, but have been remiss in posting about it. It's a painted cigar pen, and the craftsmanship (craftwomanship) is exquisite!! Here's a pic of what is now one of my favorite pens.

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[airrat]

Thanks Bobby will keep an excited eye out.
Wow Dave that is a beautiful pen you received. Janet did a nice job. What is it made of? Did she paint under or over the finish?

 

[pete00]

dave

beautiful pen, janet...wow!!! how'd you do that....pete

 

[alamocdc]

Wow, Dave, that's a beaut!

 

[Deere41h]

Billy....Thanks for posting a picture of my pen. I failed to get one taken before I sent it. Do you mind if I add it to my Photos? Thanks also for the nice comments.

Glad you son is home safe.

 

[Doghouse]

Dave, cannot wait to see that in person. That is one OUTSTANDING paint job! Janet, you have multiple talents!

 

[jwoodwright]

My pen arrived from Michael (MDWINE) and it is so Beautiful! Didn't realize there was so much dust in the air, can't see to type...
It will have a place of Honor along with Paul's from last years Pen-In-The-Hat. Thank you Michael.

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[jssmith3]

Originally posted by daveturns05
<br />I actually got my pen last week from jssmith3, but have been remiss in posting about it. It's a painted cigar pen, and the craftsmanship (craftwomanship) is exquisite!! Here's a pic of what is now one of my favorite pens.

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Hi guys, for those of you asking how I did this and what wood I used, its very light maple so the painting would show up, I finished the pen then used 5 coats of CA/BLO, sanded to 12000 with MM, painted on this surface, then put another 5 coats of CA/BLO then sanded again to 12000 with the MM. This is only the second one of the painted ones I have done. I like them and have some more ideas of paintings to put on them.
Have a great evening everyone.

Janet

 

[gerryr]

Janet, I think you better have a bushel basket of those if you plan to sell pens at a craft show. Those are really great.[]

 

[jssmith3]

Originally posted by gerryr
<br />Janet, I think you better have a bushel basket of those if you plan to sell pens at a craft show. Those are really great.[]

Thanks Gerry, I looked at your profile and my dad lives in Billings, MT. Small world isn't it []

Have a great night.
Janet

 

[Dario]

Janet,

My wife wants to know what paint you used. I think she wants to try it []

Thank you,

 

[MDWine]

Boy, what a relief! I'm glad you like it!!! (another HOLLY convert!!!) [][][]

 

[gerryr]

That's Holly?[:0] I thought it was alternative ivory. Very nice looking pen.

 

[MDWine]

Yep, I think that particular blank is from either Wayneis or BB. Ya gotta LOVE holly![]

 

[punkinn]

Finally...... I took photos of Angboy's gift to me in the Pen In The Hat exchange. A fantastic turquoise gemstone executive pen, and diamondwood pill box and compact! []

You did an awesome job, Angela, and thank you VERY MUCH again!

Nancy

 

[Woodnknots]

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Hi guys, for those of you asking how I did this and what wood I used, its very light maple so the painting would show up, I finished the pen then used 5 coats of CA/BLO, sanded to 12000 with MM, painted on this surface, then put another 5 coats of CA/BLO then sanded again to 12000 with the MM. This is only the second one of the painted ones I have done. I like them and have some more ideas of paintings to put on them.
Have a great evening everyone.

Janet
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Wow, and I was worried about using it that the paint would wear off!!. Not worried anymore! I didn't realize how much finishing actually went into this pen. It really is an amazing pen!

 

[realgenius]

Looks like I joined the group too late for this one. Guess I'll do this next year sounds like loads of fun[][][]

Debra

 

[jssmith3]

Hey Dave, I make pens to be used so go for it. I didn't glue my fingers together with this finish for nothing I hope. []

 

[pete00]

ITS CHRISTMAS TIME AGAIN!!!

This was in the mail today from Bryan (jbyrd24)
This picture doesnt do it justice. the wood and finish is Gorgeous.
Bryan said its Boise de Rose, i've never seen it before.

The whole pen is.......well my wife said
"wow!!, hun...when are you going to make one like that, its beautiful"

My plan before i received it was to put it aside as a trophy but now that i have it, i need to use it for a while. Now i know what one is supposed to look like up close.

thank you Bryan, its just great...pete

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[angboy]

I wanted to post pictures of the great pen I got from Chris Higdon (chigdon). It's a cigar pen in black and white ebony, that came with his laser engraving and limited edition numbering, along with a very nice leather case. I've already put it on my display box, because it's too pretty and special to use! [][]

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Thanks Chris!!!

 

[laserturner]

Mudder,
I'll be sending this out to you in Monday's mail. The wood is Afzelia Xlay and the inlay is quilted Maple.The kit is a Jr. Gent II in Titanium. I've always wanted to try counterfeiting. Don't show this to anyone!!

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[thetalbott4]

Ken - I think the problem with your plan is that the pen is worth more than the bill.[] You might try a larger denomination.

 

[pete00]

Ken.....cute like it..clever idea.
....honey can i spend another 30,000 for something i really need.

 

[wayneis]

This is a photo of the pen that I made for Tomservo. It is a white and black ebony Churchill finished as always with Enduro. I will ship when I get back in town, either Tues. or Wed.

Wayne

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[Mudder]

gerryr;

Your pen and a few of my "private stash blanks are going out Monday.
I hope that you enjoy using this pen as much as I enjoyed making it.

 

[gerryr]

[][][][]I'll start waiting by the mailbox.

 

[Mudder]

Originally posted by gerryr
<br />[][][][]I'll start waiting by the mailbox.

Isn't it kind of cold out there?
Might I suggest you capm at the mailbox on Thursday.
Be a little hard to use the pen if your frozen stiff as a board. []


&lt;EDIT&gt; The package was dropped at the Post office first thing this morning.

 

[gerryr]

Currently 61 degrees, forecast for tomorrow is 56 and Wednesday is 45. Lows in the 30s next three nights. I can handle that.[]

 

[Murphy]

Hey Mudder, Is that pen what I think it is?

 

[Murphy]

I got my pen from Mark (melogic) tonight. It caused him a lot of problems getting it shipped into Canada but to me was worth it.
It is a beautiful rosewood JR. Gentlemen. I have never seen one up close before. It is my new favourite pen. When I can get it from the men in my house that it.
Thanks Mark, we all love it.
Dale

 

[Mudder]

Originally posted by Murphy
<br />Hey Mudder, Is that pen what I think it is?

Black Ti Cagar made with home cast Cobra Skin.

Is that what you were thinking? []

 

[olsenla]

I received my pen today from George (Geo in Winnipeg). It is an exquisite Ligero rollerball. He turned it from myrtlewood burl. The finish is laquer and it is impeccable. Thanks a lot George. I know it was a lot of trouble to send this from Canada, and I really appreciate it. This pen has a place of honor on my desk.

Thanks again,
Larry

 

[Murphy]

Home cast cobra skin? Well Gollly! I'm just too Canadian for that eh? I thought it looked like the pine cone pen I sent to Wayne. That is very much what the pine cones looked like turned, but I am sure in person they would look very different!
I like it. Do you make those blanks to sell? Maybe for a european pen?

 

[Travlr7]

Thought I'd take a moment and show my offering. It was a first without using the normal centerband. The pen is a Slimline kit. From tip to center is: Rose Corian, Ebony, Redheart, and Wenge; reversed towards the clip.

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Thanks for lookin'

Bruce[]

 

[Mudder]

Originally posted by Murphy
<br />Home cast cobra skin? Well Gollly! I'm just too Canadian for that eh? I thought it looked like the pine cone pen I sent to Wayne. That is very much what the pine cones looked like turned, but I am sure in person they would look very different!
I like it. Do you make those blanks to sell? Maybe for a european pen?

I remember your pinecone pen and unfortunately I'm not talented enough to make one, YET!

As to the skins, right now the pen is a one of a kind but when it gets warmer I'm going to stsrt trying to cast some so look for them in the spring or summer.

 

[Geo in Winnipeg]

I just heard from Larry (Olsenla) that he received the pen I sent him. He said he wanted to post a pic but couldn't so here it is. It's a Ligero RB made with myrtlewood burl and finished with lacquer and TSW. I'm glad he's pleased with the pen. I know I enjoyed making it.[]

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[olsenla]

Thanks George for posting the picture. I am totally excited to have this pen. George did an excellent job of turning and finishing it. Thanks again George.

Larry