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Project by BillyJ posted 91 days ago 265 views 0 times favorited 6 comments Add to Favorites Watch

I have 26 staff that I work with, and it is always difficult to know what to buy them for the holidays. Last year was the second time in eight years that I turned pens for them. I get bored turning Slimline pens that all look the same, so I mix it up. Also, that way each teacher can say they receive a truly unique pen. These were made from burl (can’t remember, but I think it was English Walnut). I tend to seal and wax on most of the wood pens (except when I am making something really special, then I use CA).

-- There is no such thing as a mistake in woodworking. Eventually, every scrap will become small enough to become starter wood in your fire pit.


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a1Jim

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posted 91 days ago

Hey Billy
Those are great pens and great variations.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture ,maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com

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DAN

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posted 91 days ago

I like them … very creative shapes … ergonomic!

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

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Innovator

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posted 91 days ago

They caqme out great. They will make wonderful gifts.

-- Whether You Think You Can or You Think You Can't, YOU ARE RIGHT!!!

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scrappy

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posted 91 days ago

Great pens. I like the way each has its own charector.

Very nice.

Scrappy

-- Scrap Wood's the best...the projects are smaller, and so is the mess!

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MsDebbieP

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posted 91 days ago

and everyone will be comparing their designs rather than just a “Yes, I got one too”
awesome!!

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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BillyJ

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posted 91 days ago

Thanks guys. I don’t seem to have enough time to turn – it is so relaxing and fun – need to make more time.

-- There is no such thing as a mistake in woodworking. Eventually, every scrap will become small enough to become starter wood in your fire pit.

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