The Four Pen Deskset - Greek Wild Olive Wood

[mik]

There has been an international collaboration brewing and now it has come to fruition - 6 months work by DC Bluesman and me in attempt to show what can be done with a "stick of wood"
I sent him some matching blanks and retained the block, I got back the pens, four real beauts! Now I had a block of wood to deal with - yea, a real challenge, especially as he had the upper hand - a totally free range - neither of us new what the outcome might be!
You can view the pens on the front page of the forum!
Perhaps another reason to visit the real thing in Greece!
Anyhow you view - you say!!
On behalf of DC and me, we thank you.

THE ACROPOLIS COLLECTION

 

[wdcav1952]

OK, Mike, you and Lou win! I quit, anyone want to buy a used lathe and a whole bunch of blanks?

Wow. That is truly an amazing presentation!! Congratulations to you both.

 

[mik]

Now, now, Will - DC or even me might just get a bit big headed!![:I][:I] thanks a bunch anyhow!

 

[woodscavenger]

I'm not worthy......I'm not worthy. That is just amazing!!!

 

[swm6500]

Very nice collaboration between Mike and Lou.

 

[JimGo]

WOW, that is an AWESOME idea, and a cool collaboration! Congrats to both of you!

 

[PenWorks]

Definately fit for a God's desk ! [] Super job to the both of you.

So who gets to keep the set [?] []

 

[btboone]

Nice looking stuff! Very well done guys.

 

[JimGo]

Anthony, I forgot to mention...they are coming to me. It's a gift from Mik and DC to me for all the valuable advice I've given them!

(for those new to the forum, that was said VERY sarcastically...Lou hase given me so much advice, I think I owe HIM a set like this, let alone the inspiration Mik provides!)

 

[mik]

Thank you all - the biggest nightmare to to weather the stand - eventually - got a mighty big wire brush, a hammer[:0], screw driver, etc - then I started to get the "aged" look cracks an' all - take a close look at the stand!!
Mike

 

[MDWine]

yeah... Too bad you couldn't find some pretty wood to work with [] [] []
They are definitely beautiful, glad I got to see the real thing close up!

 

[jvsank]

Very nice job on the pens

 

[Bob A]

WOW! I was very impressed with just the pens, but now I am in awe. Super job to the both of you.

 

[rtjw]

That is a really nice set. Beautiful wood.

 

[CPDesigns]

OMG... I'm speechless. Honestly, that's one of the most interesting and unique things I've seen when it comes to pens. Just spectacular. I'm almost embarrassed to call myself a penmaker 'cause I don't think I'll ever come close to something like that. Great job to both of you!

 

[elody21]

Beautiful wood, beautiful pens, great idea!!!

 

[CPDesigns]

Hey I almost forgot to ask: when will that be on the cover of EVERY WOODTURNING MAGAZINE IN THE COUNTRY![][] Seriously, submit that will you.

 

[mik]

Hi Jason
If I knew how to I would! - thanks for your kind words!
Anyone with any suggestions?
Mike

 

[Dan]

Game over. Time to find a new hobby... They look like museum pieces! I doubt even Donald Trump could find a more unique and spectacular desk set.

 

[atvrules1]

What a classic and classy idea. Very well done. That set is absolutely stunning. Quite an inspiration for some of us that struggle just to make a few simple pens.

 

[mik]

Just got back from the workshop again - 3 days and no sun!! Thank you all for your kind comments, none of this would be possible without DC Bluesman's contribution! Where are you Lou?

 

[chigdon]

Absolutely beautiful. I can't say anything that hasn't already been said but they are beautiful.

 

[DCBluesman]

Thanks to each of you for your kind words...and a special thanks to Mike for bringing the set together in such a beautiful setting.

 

[DCBluesman]

Mike--I've been emailing you for several weeks. Please let me know here if you are not receiving them. Thanks! Lou

 

[wicook]

That set is just amazing! You guys can really pull collaboration off well...leaving the rest of us feeling like trainees...

 

[mik]

Originally posted by wicook
<br />That set is just amazing! You guys can really pull collaboration off well...leaving the rest of us feeling like trainees...

No, no, no!! - I think I may say on behalf of Lou and I - you can do it it too!! Just hope you all get some inspiration from our work - we can all do better - so why not just try for yourself!!?!

Thank you all again for you kind words[8D][8D]