Seamus Rules!

[woodgraver]

I travel to Japan for work from time to time to visit the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). Just outside it's base in Yokosuka, Japan along Dobuita Street Sailors partake of spirits and yakitori. There is a neat banner hanging from the light posts along this street and I immediately thought how good it would look on a pen. I found a sticker in one of the shops, brought it home and began casting. My process wasn't sound though and I ran into a bind because I wanted to give 8 pens as "gifts" to people out there serving our country when I go back this coming week.

Fortunately Seamus was up for the challenge and did a masterful job jumping through hoops to get these cast for me so I can turn them and have them ready to hand out on my trip.

We sure are fortunate to have such a great community of craftsmen here!

 

[thewishman]

Looks good. I can see why the banner caught your eye.

 

[plano_harry]

Cool pen James:good:

Harry

 

[BradG]

Seamus is very talented with casting. Always come out looking great

Great looking pen im sure they will love them

 

[johncrane]

Looks really good,top job!

 

[PWL]

Beautiful,and thanks to you both for what you are doing for the troops.

Paul

 

[snyiper]

Sweet pen great Idea..

 

[redbulldog]

I still have good memories of times in "Yoko" and that goes back to the late 50's. These will be cherished by the men. I was on a WWII carrier so it was nothing like what they are on.

 

[walshjp17]

I spent a little bit of time on the Midway (CV-41) when it was based in Japan. She was about half the size of the current CV classes :wink:.

 

[Tanner]

That's awesome!

 

[Russknan]

Kudos to both! It's great that you are doing this for our troops. Russ

 

[mikespenturningz]

Very nice indeed.

 

[Mason Kuettel]

Very nice pen!

My brother is currently serving at Yokosuka.

 

[seamus7227]

Here is a picture of the full label.

 

[woodgraver]

8 Pack

Just finished turning all 8 of the blanks Seamus made for me! I have to admit I was a little nervous of messing up his awesome casting, but I made it through just fine due mainly to the quality of the blanks!