reunion gifts

[unclefuzzy]

Here are the pens that I am giving out at my family reunion in July. They are all cedar. The wood for them (just a log) came from my grandfathers farm just north of Nashville,Tn. He has been gone for several years and I thought that this would be a nice surprise. The family is scattered from Indiana to Costa Rica. I hope they like them.

 

[navycop]

You only got 30 kinfolk? Just kidding, they look great. I am thinking of doing something like that in silver acrylic for my 25th anniversary and giving to the wedding party.

 

[unclefuzzy]

I do have more than 30 kinfolk. It's just that I only like that many of them.:wink: Really,I am only giving them to his descendents, (my aunts and uncles), and cousins. Only the ones that are there will get one. While supplies last.

 

[Fatdawg]

Good looking collection. Do you put a finish on the cedar or leave natural?

 

[unclefuzzy]

Sanded to 1000. Then just a BLO and CA finish.

 

[bobjackson]

Nice idea, and nice pens. Very thoughtful.

 

[WWAtty]

The fact that the wood came from your family will make those pens extra special. A very thoughtful gift--nice work! You'll be the hit of the party.

I have a family get-together coming up Memorial Day weekend and I need to crank out a bunch of pens for relatives. Unfortunately, I don't have any turning wood with family history like that, so I'll just have to use blanks already on my shelf.

 

[BSea]

Those are really cool. I've just finished some cedar pens. I think cedar is really overlooked by pen turners. Once a finish is applied, the color really comes alive. I think your family will really appreciate the thought. Especially since the wood is from your Grandfather's farm.

 

[triw51]

Awsome idea I agree the wood from the grandfathers farm will give them all something special.