Calling all pen turners

[Jackie Outten]

FREEDOM PENS NEEDS YOU.

We have had a request for 6,000 pens from the Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln. At this point in time, I have no pens left to send as I have just shipped out the last 500 pens I had.

If you have some time on your hands please make some pens for the cause.
Our service men and women need to know how much support they have here at home.

Let's see if we can provide them with that support.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Jackie Outten

[Paul Downes]

Jackie, I have threatened to send some pens several times and have, as of yet not done so. I have several kits that I don't sell anymore because they are of an inferior plateing. (24 k gold) Would these be suitable for the freedom pen project? I don't want to sound cheap, but I would gladly part with them. If you want them send me an address for shipping. It will take me a few days to get them made........I may also send some better one's ....best regards, Paul

[Jackie Outten]

Paul,

We would be happy to accept your pens.

Jackie

[Alan Shaw]

Jackie
It's been awhile.
I have some pens that I can send out within the week.

Alan

[Jackie Outten]

Alan,

Thank you so much. We will get your pens to the ship.

Jackie

[Earl Reid]

I sent some pens yesterday.

Earl:)

[Jackie Outten]

Earl,

Thanks for the pens. They will be put to good use.

Jackie

[Dan Allemand]

We are working on the 40 you sent.. Hopefully will have them to you at the end of next week..

[Larry Gottlieb]

I just packed a box of about 30-40 pens (I forgot to count) and will mail them tomorrow.

A few more are drying and I'll start a second box.

I suspect we are a long way from 6000, but will keep going.

Larry Gottlieb

[Jackie Outten]

Larry,

Thanks for your support. Every little bit helps.

Jackie

[Mike Berndt]

Hi Jackie,
The school year is getting ready to start here in RI and I will be happy to contribute as many pens as my students can turn out to you for this crew. My goal is to contribute at least 200 pens over the course of the school year from Davisville Middle School students.:)

[Scott Little]

Hi all - This sounds great, how do I get started? Is the bulk rate still available? Do I just Paypal the funds or do I need to place an order with someone first? What kits are available - want to make sure Ive got the bushings needed when they arrive. Please let me know - Im heading out to the workshop to cut some blanks!!

[Jackie Outten]

Scott,

Send me a private message and I'll let you know what I can get.

Jackie

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Jackie,

I have 27 pens done and 3 more to turn and I'll be sending 30 pens.

What's the address to which I send these pens?


Thanks!

[Gary Max]

Ken here's the address

I just happen to have it handy

Freedom Pens Project
c/o Northwind Associates
8770 Little England Road
Hayes, VA 23072

[Leigh Costello]

Jackie,
I have some that I made ages ago that are economy plating and various woods. I will send them to you. I have never participated in the Freedom Pens project so if I need to do more than just mail them to the address above, let me know.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Jackie,

I just finished 30 FPP pens. I'll get them out Monday in the mail.

[Jackie Outten]

Thanks Ken.

[Larry Gottlieb]

Jackie,

Mailed 60 pens yesterday and a check will be in the mail next week.

Larry

[Jackie Outten]

Larry,

Thank you for your generous contributions.

Jackie

[Dan Allemand]

My daughter & I just finished making 70 pens.. They will be in the mail on weds to you.. There is also a few more blanks for you.. Dan

[Jackie Outten]

Dan,

Thank you for the pens and blanks.

Jackie

[Mike Berndt]

Hi Jackie,
My students have 40 pen made for the Freedom Pen Project. I will be shipping at the end of this week. I am trying to get to the 50 mark.

[Mike Berndt]

Jackie is this address still correct?

Freedom Pens Project
c/o Northwind Associates
8770 Little England Road
Hayes, VA 23072

[Larry Gottlieb]

Jackie,

I realize that you are busy.

Did you receive the box of pens and the 2 checks that

I sent?

Larry Gottlieb

[Larry Gottlieb]

Box of 50 pens in the mail.

Larry

[Jackie Outten]

Thanks Larry for your continued support.

Jackie

[Joe Mioux]

are pens still being sent in? I haven't heard much about this program recently. I know Ken S. was passionate about it. I just stumbled across this thread and thought I would ask.

joe

[Keith Outten]

Joe,

The Freedom Pens Project is alive and well. Although the number of people participaing has decliined we have several loyal groups of pen turners that keep us going. We ship pens to the Middle East weekly but we can't keep up with the demand as requests come in every day from units serving in combat areas.

We sure could use some additional pens turners.

.

[Aaron Mayer]

Jackie,
I am trying to get started with the project and need to know how to order kits and the easiest way to stay in contact with you. I am a high school teacher and will be using the freedom pens project to teach the basics of the lathe and turning techniques. It is my hopes to ship 200-300 kits each year from our Woods classes.
Thanks,
Aaron Mayer

[Jackie Outten]

Aaron,

I sent you an email.

Jackie

[Ed Hubbard]

Jackie,

I am also interested in turning pens for this project. Do you have any kits which I could purchase from you? I have enough blanks to make around 2 dozen pens.

Ed
Portland, OR