Pen Turners' Swap #2 #7: A hop, skip and a jump...

Great glad to see it’s on the move again.

I posted on the #6 blog that it might be beneficial to write on the blank what the wood species is or use some masking tape and write on the tape . That way the person receiving the pen blank would know what it was.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

appreciate that you did just that Karson!

also glad I didn’t spring for the extra $30 bucks for the overnight shipping they seem to have done for free anyhow.

-- 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/

So… many… blanks…
By my count, there are over 120 blanks in this box…

I’m making careful selections, I’ll post a few teaser pics later for those still down the line.

BTW, scottb, I saw the same mystery wood, (orange-ish, maybe spalted?) and thought it might be maple, but I could be wrong.

And, I agree… labeling is important, there’s so much in there it’s easy to lose track, and with all the shipping and whatnot, the labels on the plastic bags are wearing off!

-- Ryno

So, before I head off to dream about turning pens from all this wonderful wood… here’s a peek at what’s inside:

Blanks, blanks and more blanks. Everyone has been so generous sharing, it’s great to be a part of this.

I had a few kits and some blanks ready to go…

For kits, I’ve added a pill holder (fun and easy to turn) and a set of slimline pen and pencil kits in copper:

For blanks, I’ve added chokecherry burl, mesquite and some local stuff, apple from my father’s back yard with a nice mix of heart/sapwood that turns beautifully.

I have a couple of other goodies going in, I’ll post before I mail it out. I’m hoping to turn this around quickly and get the box on it’s way to Rikkor before the weekend. If he’s anything like I was knowing I was next in line, he’s probably just about bursting at the seams by now!

-- Ryno

The last two goodies are in the box!

Heading out to the post office, getting this box moving on its way to rikkor.

Thanks for including me, this has been so much fun!

Can’t wait for Round 3!

-- Ryno

WOW! Goodies is an understatement!

Thanks Ryno, those are gorgeous pens – I appreciate you joining us on our journey!

-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA

The anticipation mounts… At least this time I have a few things ready to go into the box. I should be able to do a fairly quick turn on it.

I can’t wait…already have stuff packed ready to add.

-- Sure Dear, I can make that for you. Lemme just run out and get a tool I need for that.