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  1. 02-02-2009, 9:49 PM #1
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    OK, I made some pens too....

    Hey, I banned Brian from his lathe for a few hours so I could actually make some more pens...I never thought I would enjoy pens but I do!

    They are also Woodcrafrt Euros from Black & White Ebony, Tulipwood and Buckeye Burl...the Buckeye is mine!!!
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  3. 02-02-2009, 10:23 PM #2
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    My goodness Tamara! You have come a long way from your first Slimline in my shop last fall! Very nicely done Lady!
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    Tamara those are beauties. Well done.
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    They are well done and I like the Buckeye Burl the best. That is outstanding color on that one. What is the finish on these pens???
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  6. 02-02-2009, 10:54 PM #5
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    Thanks guys...Ken you are to blame for all of this. Everytime we head for a lumberyard Brian cringes now. The finish is CA and BLO. I don't buff them because I like a less glossy finish. Just a preferance.
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  7. 02-02-2009, 10:57 PM #6
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    What John said, they are all nice but the Buckeye Burl is the best of the bunch.
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    Very nice work Tamara! I like the variety of pens but have to agree that the burl really stands out! Also wanted to say that the photos are great also! Nice to see a composed photo!
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  9. 02-03-2009, 12:14 AM #8
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    Great looking pens Tamara...Really like the black & white ivory...But that Buckeye Burl is really something else. The contrast is really outstanding on that pen...
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    Nice pens Tamara, good work!!
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  11. 02-03-2009, 6:17 AM #10
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    Tamara, I like the tulipwood and the buckeye burl the best! The pen kit is a very nice one. I am looking for the right kit to make a bunch to put in the consignment shop, and I like these!

    Keep up the good work,

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    Nice work Tamara, you and Brian make a good tagteam !
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    Very very nice ones. I hope to be that good this time next year!
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    All three are real nice, but the buckeye is a show stopper...
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    Quote Originally Posted by John Strait View Post
    All three are real nice, but the buckeye is a show stopper...
    That is why she reserved it for herself huh?
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