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The Art of Handcrafting Custom Game Calls => Handcrafting Other Items, Pens, Bowls, Forms => Topic started by: HaMeR on June 15, 2008, 08:56:59 AM

Title: Retirement gift.
Post by: HaMeR on June 15, 2008, 08:56:59 AM

Just thought I would share a pen/pencil set I made for my BIL's brother for a retirement gift. He got a Thuya Byrl pencil & an Amboyna pen.  ;D Ray has arthritis & these pens have a really big soft rubber grip on them that makes them easier to use. I also gave one to Vernon & Ray's Mom 2 weeks ago & she told me yesterday it makes writing much easier with her parkinsons & her arthritis.  ;D

Amboyna Burl pen.
(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee217/BrightwoodTurnings/BigPens001.jpg)

Thuya Burl pencil
(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee217/BrightwoodTurnings/BigPens002.jpg)

An artists sketch pencil with 1/4" lead & purple Maple Burl. This is a gift for the cool guy making my website.  ;D
(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee217/BrightwoodTurnings/GatsbyClick006.jpg)

Title: Re: Retirement gift.
Post by: justannie on June 15, 2008, 09:21:04 AM

Wow! That's some really nice work. One day I hope I get to that point.

Title: Re: Retirement gift.
Post by: HaMeR on June 15, 2008, 11:38:06 AM

From what I've seen of your work you are already there.  ;D  Thanks for the nice words.  ;D

Title: Re: Retirement gift.
Post by: JThomas on June 15, 2008, 11:52:44 AM

Nice pens.......1 day I hope to turn a pen.........

Title: Re: Retirement gift.
Post by: John_NY on June 15, 2008, 01:56:44 PM

Nice looking pen but I'm not gonna try. I know my limits.  ;D

John

Title: Re: Retirement gift.
Post by: HaMeR on June 15, 2008, 02:02:56 PM

Thanks guys. You'll both do fine making them.  ;D