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06-17-2007, 11:13 PM
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#1 | | Curly Maple pen... Name: Mike Hall City: Indian Trail State: NC County: Union Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 42  06-17-2007, 11:13 PM
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My Dad and step-Mom were in town this weekend and she liked my Dad's pen so much I made her the pen below. I think it is the best pen I've down so far. The finish was glass smooth. 
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06-17-2007, 11:44 PM
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Name: DaveO City: Clayton State: NC County: Johnston Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 39 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Mike, I like the shape of that one. Isn't curly wood fun. Did you get the box I sent you? There's a lot of fun it it.
Dave 
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Honestly Honey, that will cost around $100 $150 $200, and I need a few more tools. 
Heard from a client..."If I had your tools and experience...I could do it myself" 
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06-18-2007, 12:03 AM
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Name: Chris Mathes City: Harrisburg State: NC County: Cabarrus Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 38 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Mike...the pen looks great! I do like the shape too.
Dave, I have the box from yesterday and have to make plans to meet Mike. I've taken the liberty to pull out a few blanks that I wanted so there's not as much fun in there anymore...thx! haha....just kidding
Cheers!
Chris
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06-18-2007, 12:17 AM
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Name: DaveO City: Clayton State: NC County: Johnston Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 39 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 7.00 over 180 days | Re: Curly Maple pen...
Originally Posted by wsd1089  Dave, I have the box from yesterday and have to make plans to meet Mike. I've taken the liberty to pull out a few blanks that I wanted so there's not as much fun in there anymore...thx! haha....just kidding
Cheers!
Chris Chris, had I known that you were gonna be hand-off in the chain I would have thrown a few together for you too  Thanks for passing it on to Mike, I am sure that he could spare a few for your troubles.
Dave
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Honestly Honey, that will cost around $100 $150 $200, and I need a few more tools.
Heard from a client..."If I had your tools and experience...I could do it myself"
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."
--Dr. Seuss
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06-18-2007, 12:22 AM
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Name: Chris Mathes City: Harrisburg State: NC County: Cabarrus Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 38 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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LOL! Thanks, Dave...I'de rather add to the box, though than take from it
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06-18-2007, 08:42 AM
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Name: Bob City: Hillsborough State: NC County: Orange Join Date: May 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Nice pen Mike.  It's fun to experiment with different wood and shapes. Have fun! | |
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06-18-2007, 09:43 AM
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Name: Norm City: Ocala State: FL County: Marion Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 60 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Looks Great; I also like that shape and curly maple is usually stunning on most projects.
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06-18-2007, 09:54 AM
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Name: Eagle City: Camden State: SC County: Kershaw Join Date: Sep 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 0.00 over 180 days | Re: Curly Maple pen...
Looks like you have it down ,glad your mom liked the pen.
A little tip on the photography.
Try focusing on the CB of the pen when you are taking a picture.
This will stop the far end of the pen(in this case the finial end from being"out of fucus)
Another suggestion would be to add as much light as possible.
The Phillips natural light bulbs are good and don't throw off colors.
Just a thought.
Thanks for posting. | |
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06-18-2007, 10:11 AM
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Name: Gary City: Mc Intosh State: FL County: Marion Join Date: May 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Good lookin' work. The finish seems flawless
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06-18-2007, 10:39 AM
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Name: Mike Hall City: Indian Trail State: NC County: Union Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 42 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 2.02 over 180 days | Re: Curly Maple pen...
Originally Posted by Eaglesc Looks like you have it down ,glad your mom liked the pen.
A little tip on the photography.
Try focusing on the CB of the pen when you are taking a picture.
This will stop the far end of the pen(in this case the finial end from being"out of fucus)
Another suggestion would be to add as much light as possible.
The Phillips natural light bulbs are good and don't throw off colors.
Just a thought.
Thanks for posting. I had the toughest time taking a pic of the pen. I tried a black background which created way to much contrast and the pen looked snow white. The white counter in my kitchen seemed to work pretty well, but I agree that it needs to be lit better. Thanks for the compliment and suggestions.
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06-18-2007, 11:33 AM
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Name: Eagle City: Camden State: SC County: Kershaw Join Date: Sep 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Try using a light grey, tan or light blue background, inother words neutral colors.
You found out why white doesn't work.
Red sucks also | |
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06-18-2007, 02:23 PM
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Name: Ed City: Charlotte State: NC County: Mecklenburg Join Date: Apr 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Hey Mike! That looks really good. We're going to have to get together soon so you can show me some things! | |
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06-18-2007, 02:26 PM
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#13 | | Moderator
Name: Mike Hall City: Indian Trail State: NC County: Union Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 42 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 2.02 over 180 days | Re: Curly Maple pen...
Originally Posted by nelsone Hey Mike! That looks really good. We're going to have to get together soon so you can show me some things! Thanks Ed. Sounds good to me. Let's do it.
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06-18-2007, 09:04 PM
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Name: Nick City: Clemmons State: NC County: Davidson Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 51 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Nice work Mike  I am waiting for the day I will be able to return to the shop and lathe  Almost there but will be moving soon and now will have to set up a shop again
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