2009 Pen Exchange

[Tom Henry]

Attention all pen turners of the Creek!!!

I want to organize The 2009 Pen Exchange here at “The Creek” so other Creeker’s can share their talents with one another. All I need is for you to do is “opt in” on this thread so I can keep a list of all the participants and on May 1st I will pick pairs from the list of participants. I will then post the pairs on this thread and it will be your responsibility to contact your partner to do the exchange.

Can I get a moderator to make this thread a sticky until May 1st so I can keep track of the list of people?

I hope this will be a successful 2009 Pen Exchange for all to enjoy.

Thanks,
Tom

[john l graham]

I'll opt in for the pen exchange. Thanks for organizing and doing the leg work. John

[Angus Hines]

I'll exchange a pen. Count me in.

Maybe you can pair me with somebody coming toThe Mid Atlantic Spring Get Together (http://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=106530) and we can both save postage.....LOL

[Tom Henry]

I am in :D

[michael gallagher]

I'm in, and thanks for organizing!

[Benjamin Dahl]

I am in. Thanks.
Ben

[Mark Hix]

Sign me up!

[Ben Gastfriend]

I'm definitley in! And if you end up with an odd number of participants, I would be happy to be the one who makes two. Thanks for organizing this.

[Greg Cuetara]

I'm in. Had a great time last year. Thanks for starting this this year.

Greg

[Billy Tallant]

Count me in! Thanks for taking the time to get this started...

[Belton Garvin]

Count me in.

[John Sanford]

I, "Super Turner", will grugdingly deign to participate in this primitive ritual, where I can dazzle the lucky sot who is fortunate enough to be paired with me with the superlative results of my talent, skill and craft. :cool:

All (as of this posting), 3 pens worth! :eek:

That's my long winded way of saying, "I'm in."

(if y'all have me after that opening.) :D

[Tom Henry]

I, "Super Turner", will grugdingly deign to participate in this primitive ritual, where I can dazzle the lucky sot who is fortunate enough to be paired with me with the superlative results of my talent, skill and craft. :cool:

All (as of this posting), 3 pens worth! :eek:

That's my long winded way of saying, "I'm in."

(if y'all have me after that opening.) :D

I like the "Super Turner"...HAHAHA

[Bobby McCarley]

Count me in Tom.

Bobby
Louisiana

[Tom Henry]

43,600+ members and 11,700+ active members and all we have is 12 members that are going to do the exchange so far...come on people...

[Benjamin Dahl]

Tom, just give it a little time. I think last year it took a while to get going. I know for me, this is a busy time of year and it might be the same for others.
Ben

[michael gallagher]

43,600+ members and 11,700+ active members and all we have is 12 members that are going to do the exchange so far...come on people...

To paraphrase Ben's earlier post, I'll be more than happy to swap twice or make an additional one if you have an odd number. If you haven't participated in a swap before, it's pretty fun getting to know the other person better as well as to admire someone else's craftsmanship up close. I use my pen swap from here last year all the time.

[Jonathan Harvey]

I'll Join If you'll have me :)

[Brian McInturff]

Oh what the heck. Add me to the list. I've got 10 pens I need to make before June 20th. What's 1 more. Maybe 2 more. I've just got to get me shop back to being organized before I can do much of anything.;)

[Kenneth Hertzog]

to all
sure count me in
I really like making writing instruments even if selling them is hard.
ken

[Steve Campbell]

What the heck. I guess you may as well sign me up too. After all someone has to turn the poorest one..............

Steve

[Tom Wilson66]

Count me in.

[Chris Tedford]

Not sure how this really works, but count me in. Gives me an excuse to turn some more pens to get practice.

Chris

[Greg Just]

Count me in! Thanks for organizing.

[Rick Prosser]

What exactly is a pen exchange? Is it as simple as 2 turners sending each other a pen? I just fell into the vortex recently, so pardon my ignorance.:o

[Tom Henry]

What exactly is a pen exchange? Is it as simple as 2 turners sending each other a pen? I just fell into the vortex recently, so pardon my ignorance.:o

Exactly...you will be paired up with someone and then you exchange information and exchange pens...that easy.

[Rick Prosser]

Cool - count me in.
Maybe paired with another newbie, since my skills are not that good...yet...

[Maria Alvarado]

I'd like to play!

[ryan kelley]

I'm game you add me to the list

[Joe Van Norman]

Count me in too. I've only made a few pens but welcome the excuse to make some more.

[Tim Cleveland]

I'll go for it.

Tim

[Bruce Kauffman]

I'd like to be in on this.

[Harvey M. Taylor]

I'm in like slim. A slimline pen, that is. Max

[Tom Henry]

The list is growing...close to 30 people now...keep them coming...

[Steve Kubien]

Count me in.
Steve

[Chris Hayes]

Count me in. This making writing things is addictive...

[Paul Fitzgerald]

I'm interested in participating, but I've only made a few dozen so far. :D

[alex carey]

I feel slightly embarrassed but I still have never made a pen...

[Tom Henry]

I'm interested in participating, but I've only made a few dozen so far. :D

Your in...;)

[Tom Henry]

I feel slightly embarrassed but I still have never made a pen...

If you start you can't stop...they are like potato chips...

[Paul Fitzgerald]

Your in...;)

That's great! Thanks

[Mark P. Brown]

I'll jump in also.
Mark

[Jeff Taylor]

Please add me to the list, too.
I have been in at least a half-dozen different swaps, and each pen I received is special and has a story .. one more is one better.

[Gary Herrmann]

I'll jump in this time.

[Joe Melton]

Count me in.

[Rusty Smith]

Guess I'll give it a go.... count me in.

[Rob Young]

Add my name please.

[James Hendrix]

I'm in too!

[Tom Henry]

Well over 30 people...pushing 40...

[Graham Sugar]

count me in the postage might be a bit xxy but I am ok if my partner is

Regards
Graham

[Bill O'Conner]

I'm in too

Bill

[David Hullum]

I'm in this will be my first I am so excited!

[Ronald Fox]

I would like to participate in this as well. Thanks for organizing this for us.

Ron

[Tom Henry]

We hit 40....let keep it coming...

[Bill Noce]

Count me in too......is there a type of pen or is it our choice?
Bill

[Montgomery Scott]

How do you keep the exchange equitable so that someone who trades a $100 pen doesn't get a $10 pen in return? Or does everyone trade the cheapest, or least liked, pen they have?

[Tom Henry]

How do you keep the exchange equitable so that someone who trades a $100 pen doesn't get a $10 pen in return? Or does everyone trade the cheapest, or least liked, pen they have?

Once the you are paired with someone it is up to that pair on what is traded and how the transaction happens. It is the responsibility of that pair to communicate with one another.

[Rasmus Petersen]

Im In (again) the 2008 dident pan out for me never godt to send anythig ...

I will be happy to exchange with more than one on the other side ;-)

[Tom Henry]

We are less then 10 days away from the pairing. Do we have more pen turners out there willing to join!!! Lets go people!

[Tom Henry]

If anyone is willing to be paired with more than one person which means multiple exchanges. Let me know and I can do that as well.

Thanks
Tom

[Bill O'Conner]

I'm willing to do Multiple exchanges, won't even mind being the one to swap with Rasmus would be nice to see what they have for pen kits across the big pond

Bill

[Tom Henry]

I'm willing to do Multiple exchanges, won't even mind being the one to swap with Rasmus would be nice to see what they have for pen kits across the big pond

Bill

How many do you want to exchange with?

[Bill O'Conner]

3 or 4 would be fine with me

[Horst Hohoff]

would be nice to see what they have for pen kits across the big pond

Bill

We've got the same stuff as you have. It all comes from the same maker(s) who usually sit in Taiwan. Only difference is the kits are more expensive over here, cause our dealers buy in the US.

Please count me in too!

[Tom Henry]

We've got the same stuff as you have. It all comes from the same maker(s) who usually sit in Taiwan. Only difference is the kits are more expensive over here, cause our dealers buy in the US.

Please count me in too!

Please let me know how many multiples you want to do.

[Aaron Hamilton]

I'm in for sure.

[Tom Henry]

Tom Henry
John L Graham
Angus Hines
Michael Gallagher
Benjamin Dahl
Mark Hix
Ben Gastfriend
Greg Cuetara
Billy Tallant
Belton Garvin
John Sanford
Bobby McCarley
Jonathan Harvey
Brian McInturff
Kenneth Hertzog
Steve Campbell
Tom Wilson
Greg Just
Rick Prosser
Maria Alvarado
Ryan Kelley
Joe Van Norman
Tim Cleveland
Bruce Kauffman
Harvey M. Taylor
Steve Kubien
Chris Hayes
Paul Fitzgerald
Mark P. Brown
Joe Melton
Gary Herrmann
Jeff Taylor
Rob Young
Rusty Smith
James Hendrix
Graham Sugar
Bill O\'Conner
David Hullum
Ronald Fox
Bill Noce
Rasmus Petersen
Aaron Hamilton
Horst Hohoff

[Belton Garvin]

I'm up for swapping with 2. Would love for them to be outside the US but either way works for me.

[Benjamin Dahl]

Tom, I can swap with 2 or 3 as well.
Thanks,
Ben

[michael gallagher]

I'll do 3, domestic or international. I think it would be really neat for an international exchange.

[Rasmus Petersen]

i might get some of the guys and gals on the danish forum to join in.. then it could be a coordinated effort.. shipping from Denmark to the states and the other way isn't cheap..

[David Walser]

Tom,

Add my name to the list.

[Billy Dodd]

Tom, I'd be glad to join in. I'd trade with 3 as well and I don't mind crossing the pond as well. Thanks for organising this.

[Scott Amerson]

I would also like to join in to swap. I have only been turning pens for a few months. what a blast. Is it possible to be paired with someone new like me.

Thanks Scott

[Mack Cameron]

I was in the last one, I'll be in this one. I would prefer not to be paired with Steve Kubien since I have to sit across from him at the breakfast table once a month if and when he shows up.:D

Also, if this matters or not, how about a circle swap rather than a straight swap. You don't know who's sending you a pen, and they don't know who's sending them a pen. If you decide to do it this way, it really doesn't matter how many sign up. A date should be specified for the mailing.

[Grant Davis]

Tom,
Please add me to the list and I would be willing to exchange with two different people also.

Thanks for organizing,
Grant

[Alton Folsom]

Just came over from the IAP. I'm in. I see familiar faces here for pens.

[Douglas Feehan]

Count me in

[Tom Henry]

Over 50 members and one week to go...come on...there are a few closet pen makers out there...you can come out!!!:D

[Cindy Navarro]

I'd like to participate.

[John Sanford]

Double me up please. One with an experienced penmaker if possible, one with another newbie like me.

[James McDonald]

Count me in, I am new to turning.....

[Robert Snowden]

Put me down for one.

[Brandon Powell]

Count me in. I'll give this a go.:)

[David Drickhamer]

Count me in for two.
Dave

[Tom Henry]

With some people exchanging more then one pen...there will be over 70 pens exchanged...:eek: only a couple more days left before the we close the registration and pick the names...so come and join the fun... :D

[Greg Cuetara]

Put me down for another one so 2 total...if you need more I am willing.

[Ronald Fox]

I have already signed up, but think I would like to sign up again so that I can exchange with two people. That sounds like fun.

Ron

[John Jackson]

Count me in,

Thanks,

John Jackson

[Mike Minto]

Tom, I'll opt in - but only if you'll pair me with a someone who is new at pen turning - I just bought a mini lathe and pen making supplies this week, and if someone else who is new at it is willing, I'll exchange! (BTW, when is the date the pens must be shipped by?) Mike :eek:

[Ian Parish]

I can turn a mean slim-line.

Ian

[Bruce Kauffman]

I'd also go for an additional swap, two total

[Mike Marmon]

Howdy All;
Please count me in.

Mike

[Brian Effinger]

I'm in too, Tom. If someone want to exchange something other than a slim line, I'd be willing.

[Tom Henry]

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP!!!! 76 pens will change hands so far! :D

[Bill Clark De]

I'd like to do this as well

[Tom Henry]

CLOSED!!!! Pairs are below...if you signed up for multiples look for your name in the list multiple times... :D Great job...now lets see them when you trade off... HAVE FUN!!!

Mike Minto, Tim Cleveland

Billy Dodd , Joe Van Norman

Grant Davis , Harvey M. Taylor

Horst Hohoff, Mark P. Brown

Bill O\'Conner, Ben Gastfriend

Douglas Feehan, Paul Fitzgerald

Billy Dodd, Mark Hix

Bill Clark De, Steve Campbell

Bruce Kauffman, Angus Hines

Ian Parish, Steve Kubien

Rob Young, Greg Cuetara

Bill O\'Conner, Kenneth Hertzog

Brian Effinger, Michael Gallagher

Ronald Fox, Belton Garvin

Mike Marmon, Michael Gallagher

David Walser, Tom Henry

Scott Amerson, Ryan Kelley

Bill O\'Conner, Tom Wilson

Horst Hohoff, John Sanford

Bill Noce, Michael Gallagher

Bill O\'Conner, Greg Cuetara

David Drickhamer, Gary Herrmann

Horst Hohoff, Brian McInturff

James Hendrix, John Sanford

David Drickhamer, Chris Hayes

Mack Cameron, Billy Tallant

Cindy Navarro, Jonathan Harvey

Ronald Fox, Jeff Taylor

Robert Snowden, Belton Garvin

Rusty Smith, Benjamin Dahl

Brandon Powell, Benjamin Dahl

Rasmus Petersen , Greg Just

John Jackson, Bobby McCarley

Grant Davis , John L Graham

Billy Dodd , Bruce Kauffman

Aaron Hamilton, Rick Prosser

Graham Sugar, Maria Alvarado

Alton Folsom, Joe Melton

David Hullum, Belton Garvin

[Tom Henry]

This might be easier to see...

Mike Minto <-----> Tim Cleveland
Billy Dodd <-----> Joe Van Norman
Grant Davis <-----> Harvey M. Taylor
Horst Hohoff <-----> Mark P. Brown
Bill O\'Conner <-----> Ben Gastfriend
Douglas Feehan <-----> Paul Fitzgerald
Billy Dodd <-----> Mark Hix
Bill Clark De <-----> Steve Campbell
Bruce Kauffman <-----> Angus Hines
Ian Parish <-----> Steve Kubien
Rob Young <-----> Greg Cuetara
Bill O\'Conner <-----> Kenneth Hertzog
Brian Effinger <-----> Michael Gallagher
Ronald Fox <-----> Belton Garvin
Mike Marmon <-----> Michael Gallagher
David Walser <-----> Tom Henry
Scott Amerson <-----> Ryan Kelley
Bill O\'Conner <-----> Tom Wilson
Horst Hohoff <-----> John Sanford
Bill Noce <-----> Michael Gallagher
Bill O\'Conner <-----> Greg Cuetara
David Drickhamer <-----> Gary Herrmann
Horst Hohoff <-----> Brian McInturff
James Hendrix <-----> John Sanford
David Drickhamer <-----> Chris Hayes
Mack Cameron <-----> Billy Tallant
Cindy Navarro <-----> Jonathan Harvey
Ronald Fox <-----> Jeff Taylor
Robert Snowden <-----> Belton Garvin
Rusty Smith <-----> Benjamin Dahl
Brandon Powell <-----> Benjamin Dahl
Rasmus Petersen <-----> Greg Just
John Jackson <-----> Bobby McCarley
Grant Davis <-----> John L Graham
Billy Dodd <-----> Bruce Kauffman
Aaron Hamilton <-----> Rick Prosser
Graham Sugar <-----> Maria Alvarado
Alton Folsom <-----> Joe Melton
David Hullum <-----> Belton Garvin

[Tom Henry]

All-

Please try to exchange your pens in a timely manner. Lets say we try and to have all pens exchanged by the beginning of June...first week???

Thanks
Tom

[Grant Davis]

Harvey Taylor and John Graham, I have sent both of you a PM with contact information for our exchange.

Grant

[Brian McInturff]

Hey, I know some guys decided to do 2. I just want to verify that Horst wanted to do 2 since he is in Germany. I don't want him to feel pressured if it was a mistake listing him twice.

[Tom Henry]

Hey, I know some guys decided to do 2. I just want to verify that Horst wanted to do 2 since he is in Germany. I don't want him to feel pressured if it was a mistake listing him twice.

Confirmed...he sent me a PM.

[Maria Alvarado]

Graham Sugar, email sent!

[Brian McInturff]

Thanks Tom,
PM sent to Horst.

[Robert Snowden]

Belton
I sent you a pm need same from you

[Tim Cleveland]

Thanks for arranging this, Tom. Mike, I just sent you a PM.

Tim

[Tom Henry]

PM's were exchanged...

David-

I am excited to start working on your pen and get it out to you...

Tom

[Bill Noce]

PM sent to Mike. Tom great job of putting all this together I always enjoy a good exchange. Thanks again.
Bill Noce

[Graham Sugar]

Recived pm from Maria and have sent her a pm and email
should be fun.... I look forward to making a special Aussie pen for her
Thanks for aranging this regards
Graham

[Tom Henry]

All-

I don't know if I said this or not but please post pictures of the pens that you receive.

Thanks
Tom

[Rob Young]

All-

I don't know if I said this or not but please post pictures of the pens that you receive.

Thanks
Tom
In this thread (getting rather long) or perhaps you could start a new thread "2009 Pen Exchange Results"?

[Tom Henry]

In this thread (getting rather long) or perhaps you could start a new thread "2009 Pen Exchange Results"?

Good Idea!!! I will do that...

[Steve Schlumpf]

Congrats on running such a successful swap!

As per Tom's request, I have removed the sticky from this thread and placed a sticky on the results thread - so be sure to post photos of your new pen! Everyone looks forward to seeing what has been turned!

[Tom Henry]

Congrats on running such a successful swap!

As per Tom's request, I have removed the sticky from this thread and placed a sticky on the results thread - so be sure to post photos of your new pen! Everyone looks forward to seeing what has been turned!

Thanks Steve!!!

[David Hullum]

I did not receive a private message who is my partner ? :D

[Tom Henry]

I did not receive a private message who is my partner ? :D

I sent you a PM

Your partner is shown below

David Hullum <-----> Belton Garvin

[Belton Garvin]

Sorry David, I missed your post. I thought I was only paired with 2 people but it turns out I'm paired with 3, BONUS! I better get busy, I'm farther behind than I thought.

Bear