A few of us her at LJ that turn pens decided to get together and swap some of goodies. We’ve started a package moving around the country (actually, around North America – we dip into Canada as well!) containing 5 turned pens, 5 pen kits and 5 blanks.
Here’s a map to show where we’re located and where our pens will travel:
When each Jock gets the package he’ll go through it and decide what he wants to take from it, he can take all or nothing but… whatever we take we have to replace it with a like item that is of equal(ish) or better value, and then we pack it up and send it on to the next Jock on the list.
When the circle is completed the package will come back to me, hopefully with 5 new pens, 5 new blanks and 5 new kits. I have to admit my pens are not the best – I’m still learning – but I hope the other jocks will take pity on me and take some of my pens… :-)
I wanted to start the kit with a nice mix of low, mid and higher-end items as well as different styles and materials. I think I got a good mix to start off with. The first jock to get the box (you know who you are!) will get a preview of what’s coming to him here.
For the pens: (In numbered pen tubes so they are easily identified)-
1 – Chrome European in Lacewood
2 – Pearl Classic American in Pink Ivory
3 – Slimline Pencil in Goncalo Alves
4 – Black Titanium European in African Blackwood
5 – Black Titanium European in Figured Maple
For the pen blanks:
1 – Mango Creamsicle Acrylic Blank (Nowhere near as delicious as it sounds)
2 – Lacewood
3 – Curly Maple
4 – African Blackwood
5 – Dymondwood-style blank in ‘Bubblegum’
For the pen kits:
1 – 24kt Slimline Pencil kit
2 – Round top European Pen kit in Chrome
3 – Classic American Screw Cap Fountain Pen kit in Gold
4 – Mini European Pen kit in Gold
5 – Cushion Grip Click Pen kit
And so it begins… as each Jock gets the box and sends it on he’ll update the blog here so we can see the journey these take. We’ll also share any comments or suggestions with each other (maybe via PM instead of the blog!) that might make each of us a little better at our carft.
Stay tuned!!!
-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA
17 comments so far
Grant Davis
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posted 501 days ago
I just bought my first Lathe on Sunday morning so let me get my feet under me and I may join in the trading.
-- Grant...."GO BUCKEYES"
rikkor
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posted 501 days ago
Congratulations Grant. Welcome to your new addiction.
Nils
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posted 498 days ago
Looking forward to getting the box and taking and giving back!
-- Nils Davis, Menlo Park, CA
rikkor
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posted 498 days ago
Hope I have time to make something special for the trade.
scottb
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posted 497 days ago
Yep… methinks I have to get down to the lathe NOW, or else the box will sit here for too long. (Take your time people!)
-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso -- http://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/
lance
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posted 497 days ago
Thanks, your info will be quite helpful as my wife gets started using her new lathe.
-- Bob Lance, DE
jeffthewoodwacker
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posted 496 days ago
The pen trade box left Tennessee on Thursday and arrived at Karson’s doorstep today. I added a bonus pen so now there are six pens in the box. Make sure you label anything that you put in the box.
-- Genius is immediate, but talent takes time.
scottb
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posted 496 days ago
Gonna update the map, Indiana Jones style, so we can follow the box?
-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso -- http://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/
itsme_timd
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posted 496 days ago
Scott – I can do that… stay tuned!
-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA
Karson
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posted 496 days ago
It arrived in Delaware on Sat. My wife wanted pen # 1 and i took Pen #6 which was made by Jeffthewoodwhacker.
I haven’t been to the shop yet to see what I’m sending on.
-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
itsme_timd
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posted 496 days ago
Guys, can we get pics of any new stuff that’s added? Thanks!
-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA
rpmurphy509
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posted 496 days ago
This is too cool.
Where do we sign up for next year/time/box?
-- Still learning everything
ShannonRogers
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posted 490 days ago
Just stumbled across this blog series. How do we get into the rotation on this? I do a lot of pen work and have some cool goodies, I could share.
-- Check out my blog and podcast "The Renaissance Woodworker" at www.rogersfinewoodworking.com/blog
itsme_timd
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posted 488 days ago
Shannon – just sent you a PM.
If anyone else is interested just keep checking this blog. Once we wrap this one up we’ll see if we can get another group together for a 2nd trip.
-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA
Douglas Bordner
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posted 476 days ago
Count me in Tim.
-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.
freedom75
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posted 444 days ago
I would love to get in on this . how do I do that . I love to turn pens I am new here so please just let me know what needs to be done
-- John, Greensboro NC noobie Woodworker
itsme_timd
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posted 444 days ago
John,
We’ll start Round 2 soon – keep an eye on the blog for details. I sent you a PM was well but posting here for others that may be interested.
-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA