2010 SMC Pen Exchange

[Tom Henry]

Attention all Pen Turners of the Creek!!!

I want to organize The 2010 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 July 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.

I also want to make people aware that they are responsible to meeting their commitments for the exchanged pens. I would make sure that you both agree on the type of pens you are exchanging so it isn't an uneven exchange.

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

I hope this will be a successful 2010 Pen Exchange for all to enjoy.

Thanks,
Tom

[David E Keller]

I'm in. I'm in.
(Typing it once was not enough characters)

[James Combs]

Count me in too.

[Tom Henry]

I am in...:rolleyes:

[Belton Garvin]

Count me in.

[Matt Ranum]

Okie dokie me too :D

[ron hossack]

Count me in please

[Brian Greb]

Count me in too.

[Cindy Navarro]

I would like in on this one.

[Chris Stolicky]

Opting in.

[Bobby McCarley]

Count me in

Bobby
Louisiana

[Mark Hix]

sign me up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tom Henry]

11 in so far...

[Ryan ParkerNJ]

I am interested but i only have the supplies to make slims, cigars, sierras and designer.... are these the ones commonly swapped or are the higher end ones more commonly swapped

[Tom Henry]

I am interested but i only have the supplies to make slims, cigars, sierras and designer.... are these the ones commonly swapped or are the higher end ones more commonly swapped

Ryan-

They are fine...let me know if you are in...

Tom

[Jon Lanier]

I'm in. :D

[Ryan ParkerNJ]

You twisted my arm, i am in

[Karl Card]

This sounds great... count me in....

[Thom Sturgill]

Put me in too.

[Chris Stolicky]

Ryan makes a good point.

It does not matter what kind of pen you make, especially if this is set up where partners will communicate preferences ahead of time.

Second, I would encourage everyone who has the tooling to make a pen to participate. Don't worry about how 'good' you think you are, or aren't. I view these exchanges as a unique way to share what we make and develop a unique connection with others in the forum.

[David E Keller]

Second, I would encourage everyone who has the tooling to make a pen to participate. Don't worry about how 'good' you think you are, or aren't. I view these exchanges as a unique way to share what we make and develop a unique connection with others in the forum.

I couldn't agree more... This goes for the numerous members who have yet to turn a pen(a couple of our moderators come to mind). Looking forward to seeing some first pens!

[Maria Alvarado]

Count me in!

[Chris Stolicky]

I couldn't agree more... This goes for the numerous members who have yet to turn a pen(a couple of our moderators come to mind). Looking forward to seeing some first pens!

Thinking along those lines, I volunteer to do a pen swap with Mr. Keeton. Whether as part of this exchange, or if its a random drawing approach, separately. :D

How's that for a gauntlet thrown down? :)

I feel I haven't done my part to drag him into this crazy hobby of our's yet. Although I would say that everyone who sent him tools and wood certainly did a good job.

[Karl Card]

Thinking along those lines, I volunteer to do a pen swap with Mr. Keeton. Whether as part of this exchange, or if its a random drawing approach, separately. :D

How's that for a gauntlet thrown down? :)

I feel I haven't done my part to drag him into this crazy hobby of our's yet. Although I would say that everyone who sent him tools and wood certainly did a good job.

I am inclined to agree 100 percent... and maybe Steve too... lol

[Mike Campbell KS]

Please include me. I am pretty new at penturning, but I am enjoying it immensely.

[Tom Wilson66]

Would like to be in on this.

[Tom Henry]

We need to get Steve Schlumpf in our exchange this year...:cool:

[David Walser]

For those who've never turned a pen before, here's a link to a post I made last year documenting the making of Tom's pen: http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=113201

Tom, count me in for this year's swap, too. I bought a new blue felt-tip pen on Saturday, so I'm ready!

[Tom Henry]

For those who've never turned a pen before, here's a link to a post I made last year documenting the making of Tom's pen: http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=113201

Tom, count me in for this year's swap, too. I bought a new blue felt-tip pen on Saturday, so I'm ready!

Man...I can't wait to see if you get partnered with me again...I've been looking forward to receiving a felt tip!

[Gary Nicholls]

Count me in please.

[Peter Hay in Aus]

Please count me in I am in Australia.

Thanks Peter.:)

[Tom Henry]

Let go people!!! We have to beat last years number of 76 members:eek::eek:!

[Tim Rinehart]

Geez...I'd sure hate to be one of the MANY holdouts that prevent us from beating last years number.

And I agree whole-heartedly...the moderators and other long-time Creekers need to get in this too.

Sounds fun, looking forward to it.

I've only done the slimlines, bullets and workshop pens in past...but have been wanting to go outside the box with one of the nicer styles.

[Peter Hay in Aus]

I hasten to add my humble experience in Pen Swaps in the past numbers or records or incentive talk is no substitute for desire to swap for all the right reasons.

Exchanging needs to be fairly swift cleanly executed done in good faith by willing not conscripted members.

I have made a resolve for example to have my pen ready to send within one week of being notified of my swap partner. I will prepare more than one pen to give choice in case for example my swap person may be junior, female, male or have a real desire for innovation etc. Communication including dates of sending the courtesy of advising receipt are very important to me to keep faith both to the forum and me.

Will the swappees for the sake of a word show pics of their own or received pens when both pens are exchanged and received? How and where? Details in advance please.

I for one look forward to this swap I make pens using Slimline kits with Streamline bands reason being its my preference to keep my hobby within my means.

Enclosing a pic of a pen made recently for my Mechanic I called the pen Sparky 2 The pen is made from white Corian Top African Ebony Hex Cut base with Streamline band and Cocobolo.

Regards Peter.

[George Morris]

Tom you did it to me,I am in! G

[Tom Henry]

Will the swappees for the sake of a word show pics of their own or received pens when both pens are exchanged and received? How and where? Details in advance please.

Regards Peter.

Last year we had a new thread started that was just for the pictures of pens swapped. When all names are in I will give everyone a number by which they entered the swap. Then I computer randomize the numbers to match everyone up. It is the responsibility of the 2 people to contact one another to agree on what pens they will do for each other and do the exchange.

Peter am I counting you in on the exchange?

Tom

[Dave Haughs]

Count me in:D

[Peter Hay in Aus]

Certainly want to be included when I said I was looking forward to the swap I did mean count me in as well, seniour moment.

Regards Peter.:D

[Tom Henry]

I would like to move the sign up deadline to July 16. That will give us 4 weeks of sign up time. We are up to 24 people so far! Lets go pen makers!!!

[Jim Mahan]

I'm new to this site. Please include me in the swap

[Tom Henry]

I'm new to this site. Please include me in the swap

James-

Welcome to the Creek! Are you going to use any of that Jack Danial's blanks for the swap??? :D

[Tom Henry]

This has been too quiet...lets go people...

[Ronald Fox]

Count me in too. I love these pen exchanges.

Ron

[Andy Sowers]

Count me in also...

Andy

[Tom Henry]

I just picked up really nice segmented blanks that I might use...

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[David Walser]

Tom,

A link to your source might be nice.

[Tom Henry]

Tom,

A link to your source might be nice.

Here ya go David...

Link (http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=63435)

[David Hullum]

count me in!!

[David Warkentin]

Count me in also. Don't expect too much from me:D. David

[Mack Cameron]

I can't recall if I'm signed up for this swap. If not, I would appreciate being included. The last one on SMC was great fun!

[Jody Amerson]

Count me in please.

[Don Nicholas]

Please count me in as well. I am in Lakewood, WA
Thanks
Don

[Tom Henry]

32 and counting...:D

[Nick Fournier]

I've been looking for a reason to turn my first pen, I'm in.

[David Drickhamer]

Count me in Tom. I did it last year and had a good time. I even got to meet one of the guys I exchanged with. I'd go in for two if I can.

Dave

[Mike Minto]

I'd like to participate if still open.

[Jeff Belany]

Suppose I'm too late but I didn't see the post. I'm in if possible.

Jeff in northern Wisconsin

[Tom Henry]

Suppose I'm too late but I didn't see the post. I'm in if possible.

Jeff in northern Wisconsin

You are in...Anyone can get in and there is a ton of time left...

[Mike Marmon]

Mike in Portland OR.

[Tom Henry]

37 signed up...lets go...more members needed...

[dennis kranz]

I would like in if there is still time.
Dennis

[Tom Henry]

I would like in if there is still time.
Dennis

you are in

[Doug W Swanson]

Can I get in, too?

I haven't been around much lately and just saw the thread....

Doug

[Tom Henry]

Can I get in, too?

I haven't been around much lately and just saw the thread....

Doug

Your in...

[Tom Henry]

9 more days to sign up...lets go people....

[Jim Mahan]

Tom, I sure can :D. I'm out right now. I have to get back to Jack Land.

[Dave Wagner]

I am willing to do a couple for members.
I am new at it, but already starting to like it.

[Tom Henry]

All-

Below is the list of attendees. Please let me know if I missed anyone! There are 40 people signed up so far and it would be great if we can get some more people signed up! Lets go people...


Tom Henry (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=9028) David E Keller (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=53857) James Combs (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=58185) Belton Garvin (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=27240) Matt Ranum (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=31191) ron hossack (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=37157) Brian Greb (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=31557) Cindy Navarro (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=34154) Chris Stolicky (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=29935) Bobby McCarley (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=1862) Mark Hix (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=34172) Jon Lanier (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=20926) Ryan ParkerNJ (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=59882) Karl Card (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=56104) Thom Sturgill (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=25157) Maria Alvarado (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=19434) Mike Campbell KS (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=52798) Tom Wilson66 (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=40504) David Walser (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=11220) Gary Nicholls (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=44645) Peter Hay in Aus (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=66012) Tim Rinehart (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=53676) George Morris (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=6812) Dave Haughs (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=37056) James Mahan (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=65904) Ronald Fox (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=23329) Andy Sowers (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=8428) David Hullum (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=33311) David Warkentin (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=57438) Mack Cameron (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=6727) Jody Amerson (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=51066) Don Nicholas (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=36870) Nick Fournier (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=61814) David Drickhamer (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=25489) Mike Minto (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=34168) Jeff Belany (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=17680) Mike Marmon (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=8987) dennis kranz (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=6257) Doug W Swanson (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=57516) Dave Wagner (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=50797)

[Kurt Barker]

Please count me in.


Kurt Barker

[michael gallagher]

Wow, am I late to the game - that's what I get for being busy with work, etc. If it is not too late, count me in and if you are doing multiples I will do up to three!

Tom, thanks for organizing this again.

Michael

[john l graham]

Boy, almost missed this one. I'm good for a pen exchange.

[Mike Svoma]

What the heck, count me in.

[Gary Herrmann]

Ugh. I guess I missed it.

[Ryan ParkerNJ]

whats the pairings?

[Tom Henry]

I just walked in the door from vacation...I am pairing as I type...will have it posted in a couple of minutes...:D

[Tom Henry]

Please see the below pairings. It is the responsibility of the pairs to contact one another to set up the exchanges.

Tom Henry ---> Dave Wagner
David E Keller ----> Andy Sowers
James Combs ----> James Mahan
Belton Garvin ---> Dave Haughs
Matt Ranum ---> Mack Cameron
ron hossack ---> David Hullum
Brian Greb ---> David Drickhamer
Cindy Navarro ---> Jon Lanier
Chris Stolicky ---> michael gallagher
Bobby McCarley ---> Kurt Barker
Mark Hix ---> Mike Svoma
michael gallagher ---> john l graham
Ryan ParkerNJ ---> Doug W Swanson
Karl Card ---> Nick Fournier
Thom Sturgill --->Jody Amerson
Maria Alvarado --->Mike Marmon
Mike Campbell KS ---> Don Nicholas
Tom Wilson66 ---> dennis kranz
David Walser ---> Jeff Belany
Gary Nicholls ---> David Warkentin
Peter Hay in Aus ----> Mike Minto
Tim Rinehart ---> Gary Herrmann
George Morris ---> Ronald Fox

[skip mcpherson]

Is it to late to get in? Very busy with work.

Skip

[Mickey Turnbo]

If it is Skip I'll exchange with you.

Mickey Turnbo

[Tom Henry]

Did anyone get pens yet...lets see them...

[Dave Wagner]

yes, thanks Tom, very nice! Will get some pics shortly.

Tom Henry's pens to me...

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/picture.php?albumid=363&pictureid=3748

[Gary Nicholls]

Is there a separate forum or thread for posting pictures of the pith pens?

[Tom Henry]

Is there a separate forum or thread for posting pictures of the pith pens?

Not yet...I will have them sticky one...

[Mack Cameron]

Is there a separate forum or thread for posting pictures of the pith pens?Hi Gary; You are in the wrong forum for the PITH pen swap.
Try the IAP!

[Gary Nicholls]

Right forum, wrong term, LOL.

[John Terefenko]

If it is not too late I would exchange with someone. If it is I will try again next year. :)