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10-25-2009, 09:34 PM
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| | Question for the pen turners on wood choice Name: Phillip City: Lexington State: NC County: Davidson Join Date: Jun 2008  10-25-2009, 09:34 PM
I am looking at making a few pens for the ladies in the extended family for Christmas
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It is the Gatsby pen from PSI - I can get three kits for 20.95 plus the accessories will be free and I was wondering what woods would you use for a more feminine looking pen - Only thing I have on hand is BW - Mahogany - Cherry and Maple
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10-26-2009, 09:25 AM
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Name: James City: Mooresville State: NC County: Iredell Join Date: Jan 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.03 over 180 days | Re: Question for the pen turners on wood choice
For a really special pen I would say, "Ambyona Burl"..... without a doubt.
James
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10-26-2009, 09:45 AM
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Name: Kevin City: Davidson State: NC County: Cabarrus Join Date: Sep 2008 Age: 33 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Phillip another thing you could do as well as this is probably one of my wifes favorite pen's is a Popsicle stick pen. I took a bag of dyed popsicle sticks from Hobby Lobby or Michaels and stacked them and clamped them and then poured on the Thin CA, the sticks are very pourus so they suck up the CA so it bonds everything and stabilizes the wood at the same time. She wants me to make another I just need to find all the sticks again or go buy another bad I think it was only 3 or 4 bucks for the bag and you can get several pens out of it. 
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10-26-2009, 10:44 PM
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Name: Phillip City: Lexington State: NC County: Davidson Join Date: Jun 2008 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.92 over 180 days | Re: Question for the pen turners on wood choice
Originally Posted by rcflyer23  Phillip another thing you could do as well as this is probably one of my wifes favorite pen's is a Popsicle stick pen. I took a bag of dyed popsicle sticks from Hobby Lobby or Michaels and stacked them and clamped them and then poured on the Thin CA, the sticks are very pourus so they suck up the CA so it bonds everything and stabilizes the wood at the same time. She wants me to make another I just need to find all the sticks again or go buy another bad I think it was only 3 or 4 bucks for the bag and you can get several pens out of it. That is cool Kevin - I will check this our for sure
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Phillip
My Saw Is Making Dust
Time waits for no one. Treasure every moment you have. You will
treasure it even more when you can share it with someone special. (Arthor unknown)
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10-27-2009, 10:55 PM
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Name: Guy Belleman City: Troutdale State: VA County: Grayson Join Date: May 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 3.69 over 180 days | Very successful with dyed stabilized box elder burl blank
I made three of the gentlemen junior pens out the magenta blank at this site: http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/st...yed_elder?Args=
They were beautiful brilliant pink pens and got rave reviews from the gals (wife, daughter and family friend) that received them, and I mean lots of thankful hugs and kisses.  For an old curmudgeon like me, I need all of the affection I can get.  The blanks are very nice and turn well. I did blow one out when I was drilling a little fast.
Those pens are still in use and I see them everytime these gals are writing something. They like showing off to their friends.
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10-27-2009, 11:22 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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Originally Posted by PChristy
It is the Gatsby pen from PSI - I can get three kits for 20.95 plus the accessories will be free Phillip Is this a special price?
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10-27-2009, 11:37 PM
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Name: Phillip City: Harrisburg State: NC County: Cabarrus Join Date: Mar 2007 Age: 28 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I've got a flaming box elder blank that I really need to turn. My wife loves the blank, I've just gotta get off my duff and get it turned.
Let us know what you end up using.
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10-28-2009, 08:27 AM
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Name: Phillip City: Lexington State: NC County: Davidson Join Date: Jun 2008 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.92 over 180 days | Re: Question for the pen turners on wood choice
Originally Posted by NZAPP1 Phillip
Is this a special price?
Yes it is Nick - PSI has a special on a few of their High End pens where you can get all of the accessories that you need for free
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My Saw Is Making Dust
Time waits for no one. Treasure every moment you have. You will
treasure it even more when you can share it with someone special. (Arthor unknown)
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10-28-2009, 10:16 AM
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Name: George City: Fuquay Varina State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 48 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.96 over 180 days | Re: Question for the pen turners on wood choice
Phillip,
Check out Alex's photo gallery, he has several examples of that pen style in different woods. One of Alex's favorites is cross grain Morado. It's difficult to turn and keep round but the finished product is outstanding due to the color variation in the grain.
You can pick up a small board at Klingspore and cut your own blanks.
Also, the "starter kit" from PSI is a good deal with the bushings and barrel trimmer sleeve included however the drill bits they include are throw away items.
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10-28-2009, 12:02 PM
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Name: Nick City: Clemmons State: NC County: Davidson Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 51 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.88 over 180 days | Re: Question for the pen turners on wood choice
Originally Posted by PChristy Yes it is Nick - PSI has a special on a few of their High End pens where you can get all of the accessories that you need for free
Phillip
Thanks is will check them out 
__________________ Nick Z To do important deeds, two things are necessary; a plan and not quite enough time.
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11-01-2009, 01:58 PM
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Name: BigJoe City: Smoaks State: SC County: Colleton Join Date: Apr 2009 Age: 33 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Have you thought of maybe using some acrylics?There are some real nice girly looking colors out there.My favorite for women is crushed cranberry from rockler.  | |
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11-01-2009, 02:20 PM
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Name: Phillip City: Lexington State: NC County: Davidson Join Date: Jun 2008 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.92 over 180 days | Re: Question for the pen turners on wood choice
Originally Posted by Scwood Have you thought of maybe using some acrylics?There are some real nice girly looking colors out there.My favorite for women is crushed cranberry from rockler.
Those are nice Joe - I have looked at the acrylics - just tring to get some ideas with the wood also
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Phillip
My Saw Is Making Dust
Time waits for no one. Treasure every moment you have. You will
treasure it even more when you can share it with someone special. (Arthor unknown)
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