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Next project :)

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 3:57 pm
by Graeme
Ok we have one correct answer and one very close answer :mrgreen:

Pens is the correct answer ..... Well done ;)

The wood is pretty special, it's thousands of years old!! Normally between 2,000 and 6,000 years. It is ancient Irish bog oak. It comes from oak trees that fell into peat bogs thousands of years ago and were preserved. The wood is a very dark colour almost black and is quite rare.

I will be turning the bog oak into really nice pens, ball point and fountain pens. So if any of you guys are into pens then this is for you. I have a bit of work to do to the oak so I hope to have some done in a week or so, and I will post up some photos for you guys.

Re: Next project :)

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 3:59 pm
by Chocodove
That sounds awesome. Any chance of a roller ball?

Re: Next project :)

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:00 pm
by Graeme
Chocodove wrote:That sounds awesome. Any chance of a roller ball?
Sure, I will be expanding the line as I go.

Re: Next project :)

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:09 pm
by Terpits
Alright Mike!
:clap:

Re: Next project :)

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:23 pm
by Joeprez
That's awesome! Interested on a roller ball.

So... changing the subject... where are we on the SAS Air Dubh Linn? :dance:

Re: Next project :)

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:29 pm
by matt.wu
I'm in. For real. Keep me posted on the FPs.

Re: Next project :)

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:43 pm
by Sidheguitarist
Graeme wrote: Pens is the correct answer ..... Well done ;)
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(ps. looking forward to seeing the results, Graeme! I'd be into an SAS pen to match the AIR...)

Re: Next project :)

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:48 pm
by mellonb1
Sounds like a cool project. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Re: Next project :)

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 5:01 pm
by BSears
Awesome! Asking this bunch if they are into something is like throwing a new drug in a crack house. Short answer: yes. Better make a few extra actually. I've never had a fountain pen, but I might have to give one of yours a shot. ;)

Now, if it was going to be for building beaver dams, then I'd say it would definitely be to keep the beavers in. Nobody likes loose beaver.

Re: Next project :)

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:53 pm
by Sidheguitarist
^^^ :rimshot:

Re: Next project :)

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:01 pm
by lilhoody
Vern is a smart mo'fo...but, then again, he;s as old as that wood.

Re: Next project :)

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:14 pm
by hoppyjr
Does the wood smell like beer? ;)

I'd be interested in a bl point. Maybe make it compatible with the Fisher Space Pen cartridge, as those are great.

Re: Next project :)

Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 1:59 am
by Graeme
hoppyjr wrote:Does the wood smell like beer? ;)

I'd be interested in a bl point. Maybe make it compatible with the Fisher Space Pen cartridge, as those are great.
I will soak one in Guinness for you :)

Fisher cartridges will be possible. the pens I'm making will take Cross or Parker refills and Fisher make both a Cross and a Parker version of their refill so it will be possible to use one.

Re: Next project :)

Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 7:03 am
by BSears
Graeme wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:Does the wood smell like beer? ;)

I'd be interested in a bl point. Maybe make it compatible with the Fisher Space Pen cartridge, as those are great.
I will soak one in Guinness for you :)

Fisher cartridges will be possible. the pens I'm making will take Cross or Parker refills and Fisher make both a Cross and a Parker version of their refill so it will be possible to use one.

Excellent! I'll probably end up buying one of those and a fountain pen. I'm saying thank you in advance - my wife will curse you. :lol:

Re: Next project :)

Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 7:08 pm
by Willieboy
First thing that came to my mind was a watch with a hardwood case. I kinda like that idea in fact.