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I made this multi-tool pen for my wife as a birthday gift. I used olive wood for the blanks. This is also my very first pen turning. I gotta say I am totally hooked now. I also have 5 or 6 orders for more pens. Selling them for $20.00.
-- www.carvingandturningsbyrick.com, Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI
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David Craig
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#1 posted 352 days ago
Nice turning Rick. I really like the finish and the detail. Looks like you and your lathe are getting along wonderfully.
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MrWizard
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#2 posted 352 days ago
Very Cool, Nice details.
Pen turning is easily addictive. I have been grounded since I had foot surgery on one of my feet and I haven’t been able to get back in front of the lathe. But I got some new tools I cant wait to try!! Welcome to sleepless nights of thinking of all the different ways to turn a pen.
Gshepherd
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#3 posted 352 days ago
Wow,Nice my litle girl would love that….. what kind of kit is that??
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douglbe
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#4 posted 352 days ago
Nice work. That looks great!
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Woodfix
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#5 posted 352 days ago
$20 is too cheap
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jaykaypur
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#6 posted 351 days ago
Beautiful first pen.
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Rustic
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#7 posted 351 days ago
what would you sell them for woodfix?
-- www.carvingandturningsbyrick.com, Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI
Jim Jakosh
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#8 posted 351 days ago
Very nice job on that pen,Rick. I’ll bet she like that one!!
There are some for sale at the art fair today. I’ll check on the prices when I get there and give you a call.
I know Lis sells the bolt action ones for $35 but the guts cost about $12.
.............................Jim
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clieb91
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#9 posted 351 days ago
Very nice first pen. Welcome to the addiction.
CtL
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