PITH Reveal

[woodwzrd]

Everyone has made contact and we have 5 that have already shipped and one that has already received so this will be the thread to post pictures of the PITH you receive. Please make sure to bookmark and watch this thread so you can come back to it easily when you receive your pen.

I had initially requested that you message me when you ship your pen but I will just track who is posting their reveal instead. That will make it a little easier for everyone. Please make sure you have your pen shipped by 3/18.

@Dieseldoc @RGABEL @hippi @Scotty @DesertCanyon @cl1237 @keithbyrd @egnald @d_bondi @Joebobber @amtechrs @mhallett @Seer @hooked @KLJ @NorthShoreNovice @SabertoothBunny @naynay @PenCasso @Edgar @CT_C @McKenzie Penworks @Brian G @Lmstretch @Tach @Displaced Canadian @Brandy @darrin1200 @bmac

 

[RGABEL]

Special thanks to Dieseldoc for his very prompt shipment of pens and blanks. He was generous in his giving. My wife had to look up the blank labeled Rambotan to see where it came from.

The only blank I have turned before is the Spalted Tamrind so I am looking forward to trying them.

 

[Dieseldoc]

Special thanks to Dieseldoc for his very prompt shipment of pens and blanks. He was generous in his giving. My wife had to look up the blank labeled Rambotan to see where it came from.

The only blank I have turned before is the Spalted Tamrind so I am looking forward to trying them.

Rob:

Timber used on pens is Peruvian Walnut. Pen's Magnetic Vertex and Hybrid of use of Schmidt SKM 88 clicking and Slim line pro parts. Enjoy

Cheers

Charlie

 

[hippi]

I got this from RGABEL

 

[mhallett]

@amtechrs sent me this pen, and my pictures cannot do this pen justice. It is a zen kit with a mix redheart and walnut, with maple and canarywoood ribbons, all laser cut.
The wood blanks are blank limba, stabilized maple burl and brown malee burl. I cant wait to put these on something.

 

[amtechrs]

@Joebobber sent me this beauty! I'm waiting on his response for some details. I wish I had a better setup for taking pictures, but he did an amazing job. This one will be treasured! Thank you, Joe!

 

[Dieseldoc]

Great looking PITH

 

[amtechrs]

Update from @Joebobber, "I used cocobolo with some turquoise colored faux stone like trustone but not. Im glad you like it.".

Thanks again, Joe!

 

[KLJ]

Special thanks to "hooked" for the beautiful pen and blanks. Really liked the extras with the wooden tag and the seal on the box.

 

[woodwzrd]

Everyone has made contact and we have 5 that have already shipped and one that has already received so this will be the thread to post pictures of the PITH you receive. Please make sure to bookmark and watch this thread so you can come back to it easily when you receive your pen.

I had initially requested that you message me when you ship your pen but I will just track who is posting their reveal instead. That will make it a little easier for everyone. Please make sure you have your pen shipped by 3/18.

@Dieseldoc @RGABEL @hippi @Scotty @DesertCanyon @cl1237 @keithbyrd @egnald @d_bondi @Joebobber @amtechrs @mhallett @Seer @hooked @KLJ @NorthShoreNovice @SabertoothBunny @naynay @PenCasso @Edgar @CT_C @McKenzie Penworks @Brian G @Lmstretch @Tach @Displaced Canadian @Brandy @darrin1200 @bmac

Just a reminder that all pens and blanks need to be shipped no later than 3/18 which is a week from today. We have five confirmed receipts so far and I am excited to see all of the others.

 

[bmac]

Great looking pens so far!!!

Bobby

 

[hooked]

I just received my pen from @Seer. It is a fantastic pen with a stunning polymer clay blank. It looks incredible in person. I also got three blanks that I have never worked with before, Mulga, Red Gum and River Oak with a cool laced grain. Thank you, Jerry!

I also just found an additional beautiful polymer clay blank hidden in the packaging! Nice surprise as I was getting ready to toss the packaging.

 

[Dieseldoc]

Received my Pith from Bobby Mc Carley with some out standing blanks that Included awesome alligator jaw bone blank pen.
Really interesting to see the jaw bone blanks as I always wondered what they would be like. Included are two special blanks , one from Mardi Gras and space capsule that I can build in a pens.

Thank you Bobby for sharing

 

[d_bondi]

I received this pen and blanks from David Lange (@egnald) in the 20th BASH PITH. David got them out to me super quickly even though he had several other PITH exchanges going on the side. I wanted to wait until I had my light box out so I could at least try to capture its beauty.

The pen is Redwood Lace Burl form Rocky Benis (@rockb) on a Magnetic (straight clip) from Crooked Mill. I haven't seen this kit before and really like it. I have definitely added it to my "need to try" list. The wood is absolutely gorgeous and David's craftsmanship is top notch. David also switched the kit rollerball for a Pilot G2 0.7mm Gel which is very nice!

David was extremely generous with blanks, all special burl woods from Laos. I can't wait to try some of them and am honored that he felt like sharing some of these treasures with me.

Thanks David!!

 

[woodwzrd]

Everyone has made contact and we have 5 that have already shipped and one that has already received so this will be the thread to post pictures of the PITH you receive. Please make sure to bookmark and watch this thread so you can come back to it easily when you receive your pen.

I had initially requested that you message me when you ship your pen but I will just track who is posting their reveal instead. That will make it a little easier for everyone. Please make sure you have your pen shipped by 3/18.

@Dieseldoc @RGABEL @hippi @Scotty @DesertCanyon @cl1237 @keithbyrd @egnald @d_bondi @Joebobber @amtechrs @mhallett @Seer @hooked @KLJ @NorthShoreNovice @SabertoothBunny @naynay @PenCasso @Edgar @CT_C @McKenzie Penworks @Brian G @Lmstretch @Tach @Displaced Canadian @Brandy @darrin1200 @bmac

Today is the day everyone! PITH pens should be in the mail by the end of the day today. If for some reason you are not going to make the deadline today please reach out to me and your recipient with a heads up.

If you have received your pen make sure you are getting pics posted for all to see.

 

[naynay]

I shipped my pen today and provided tracking to the recipient!!

 

[PenCasso]

I shipped my pen today and provided tracking to the recipient!!

Looking forward to getting it!

 

[derekdd]

Some really gorgeous pens.

 

[Tach]

Got my package from Lmstretch today. It is an awesome segmented, fordite pen and 3 fantastic blanks. The fordite will be set aside until I have the skills to do it justice. Thank you so much.

This was my first PITH and I am stoked. I am so envious of the skills and talent of so many turners.

 

[Seer]

Sorry it has taken so long completely forgot to post pics. I have received a beautiful pen and blanks from Michael Hallett and as a bonus some cute stickers from his daughter.

 

[PenCasso]

I just got my package from Renay (Naynay) The cigar pen is an actual cigar. They are actual tabaco leaves and the band is from an actual cigar "My Father's Cigar".

The blanks are just stunning and cant wait to turn them. Naynay for the 10 months of you turning, you're truly a craftsman.

Thank you so very much

 

[naynay]

I just got my package from Renay (Naynay) The cigar pen is an actual cigar. They are actual tabaco leaves and the band is from an actual cigar "My Father's Cigar".

The blanks are just stunning and cant wait to turn them. Naynay for the 10 months of you turning, you're truly a craftsman.

Thank you so very much

Thank you Lee for the kind words. Someone else cast the cigar blank, but I did the turning. Yeah, I still have alot to learn so I lurk more than anything on this forum. There are some true craftsmen/craftswomen on this forum that have amazing work. I keep plugging away wanting to give up when I blow up a blank but I work at staying committed.

 

[naynay]

I just got my package from Renay (Naynay) The cigar pen is an actual cigar. They are actual tabaco leaves and the band is from an actual cigar "My Father's Cigar".

The blanks are just stunning and cant wait to turn them. Naynay for the 10 months of you turning, you're truly a craftsman.

Thank you so very much

Please post pics when you turn the blanks.

 

[cl1237]

Here is my PITH from @DesertCanyon
I'm close to the path of the eclipse so Liza made me this eclipse themed executive. Along with the pen came some fantastic and unique blanks, my forte being the pasta blank.

 

[DesertCanyon]

I'm terribly late posting my wonderful Vertex Click pen and great blanks from @Scotty! Beautiful burls and some new materials for me -- Camphor, Beli, and Spectraply. And believe it or not, although I've turned MANY materials, I've never turned Cocobolo. Looking forward to it!

 

[woodwzrd]

I to am very late on getting my picture posted but I got this awesome Yari twist pen dressed in a cherry burl (one of my favorites) hybrid from @darrin1200 . He also included a matching hybrid blank as well as a cast resin blank and a really awesome piece of Tasmanian Eucalyptus Burl with a little resin cast in some of the voids. The presentation of the pen was great as it came in the black felt sleeve tucked in the printed black paper sleeve. Thanks Darrin.

 

[darrin1200]

I to am very late on getting my picture posted but I got this awesome Yari twist pen dressed in a cherry burl (one of my favorites) hybrid from @darrin1200 . He also included a matching hybrid blank as well as a cast resin blank and a really awesome piece of Tasmanian Eucalyptus Burl with a little resin cast in some of the voids. The presentation of the pen was great as it came in the black felt sleeve tucked in the printed black paper sleeve. Thanks Darrin.

You are more than welcome Scott. Thank you for setting this up.

 

[PenCasso]

I think their were 29 participants, looking forward to seeing the rest of the pens...

 

[keithbyrd]

These are some awesome pens!
I messed up and forgot to send pictures to woodwzrd! It is posted under title "Pith received - thank you Clay Lowing" - is there any way this can be linked to this chain?

 

[keithbyrd]

Here is a link to my post about the PITH I received PITH received - Thank you Clay Lowing (cl1237)
Thank you Dave (EGNALD) on the instructions to make this link!

 

[woodwzrd]

Everyone has made contact and we have 5 that have already shipped and one that has already received so this will be the thread to post pictures of the PITH you receive. Please make sure to bookmark and watch this thread so you can come back to it easily when you receive your pen.

I had initially requested that you message me when you ship your pen but I will just track who is posting their reveal instead. That will make it a little easier for everyone. Please make sure you have your pen shipped by 3/18.

@Dieseldoc @RGABEL @hippi @Scotty @DesertCanyon @cl1237 @keithbyrd @egnald @d_bondi @Joebobber @amtechrs @mhallett @Seer @hooked @KLJ @NorthShoreNovice @SabertoothBunny @naynay @PenCasso @Edgar @CT_C @McKenzie Penworks @Brian G @Lmstretch @Tach @Displaced Canadian @Brandy @darrin1200 @bmac

There are 30 participants and so far there are 13 left to post pictures of what they received. With the ship date of 3/18 everyone should have received their goodies by now. If you have not posted a picture yet please do so in this thread so we can all see the great work shared.

 

[bmac]

Received my pen and blanks from woodwzrd today. A very nice, what appears to be a custom made bespoke pen from Brass and maybe Cocobolo or maybe a Rosewood and four nice blanks, one of which is a custom casting. Thanks to woodwzrd for a very nice PITH exchange, it has been a pleasure.

Bobby
Louisiana

 

[egnald]

I had accepted a couple of PITH independant exchanges before Scott (woodwzrd) created the 20th Birthday Bash PITH so I posted pictures from all of them in a separate thread with the link here: My 2024 PITH Exchanges. - Dave

 

[McKenzie Penworks]

Thanks @CT_C for the pen and blanks! Currently putting the pen through its paces on our shipping desk.

 

[NorthShoreNovice]

I received this amazing antler pen from @KLJ a week ago. He also sent a very generous amount of pen blanks for a beginner turner. I cant wait to dig into them.

 

[Joebobber]

Here is the BEAUTIFUL pen I got from Dave (d_bondi). Im way late posting due to a very hectic month. My step mother passed away, my son came home from AIT at Fort Eisenhower, and trying to help my disabled father get everything squared away, so the blanks I got from Dave ended up getting put away before a picture could be taken. Thank you so much for this Dave. What a beautiful finish on this wonderful piece of wood!

 

[Scotty]

Ralph (hippi) sent me this nice pen and blanks. Thanks to him and thanks to Scott for putting this PITH together. It's always fun to get a surprise in the mail! Scotty

 

[Joebobber]

So I messed up. The laset pen I posted was from a different PITH with a different Dave (egnald) just between us. Like I said, it's been really hectic here.

So THIS beauty was from Dave (d_bondi) and is the correct one. The pictures are his and even those are better than anything I could ever accomplish. Thank you Dave and I'm sorry for mixing up your pens.

 

[d_bondi]

So I messed up. The laset pen I posted was from a different PITH with a different Dave (egnald) just between us. Like I said, it's been really hectic here.

So THIS beauty was from Dave (d_bondi) and is the correct one. The pictures are his and even those are better than anything I could ever accomplish. Thank you Dave and I'm sorry for mixing up your pens.

Its all good Joe and you are welcome, I had fun making it for you.
I really just didn't want to take credit for David Lange's (@egnald) terrific work

 

[Brian G]

I feel like I came out way ahead. Tim McKenzie (McKenzie Penworks) sent me a Coyote click pen component set in the fanciest component packaging I've ever witnessed, the TBC bushings, and an M3 blank.

The value of the package far surpasses any PITH I've participated in. I'm eager to turn the M3 blank. I'll use the leftover half with a black titanium/rhodium Elegant Major I've been holding in reserve for just the right blank.

Thank you, Tim!