ditchman Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 i have been haunting this forum since 2008....and have concluded i am amongst a wonderful eclectic group of people.....funny....kind...generous....who love to send one another bits of stuff and things they have made.....you all know who you are...... to that group i am going to add the name of...SHABAM1962.... not only has he taken on my matel of cheif opinel redo'er......but he also makes pens...and very nice ones too Kevin tells me this is made from Zebrano wood...................Kevin ...thank you ...im very touched by your generosity.....thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 Yes indeed, Kevin is another GOOD ONE. His pens are rather special aren't they. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 That is a damn good looking pen .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 Look out ladies, Ditchie's got wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 There certainly are some diamonds on PW 👏😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 18 Author Report Share Posted September 18 18 minutes ago, bruno22rf said: Look out ladies, Ditchie's got wood. feels nice in the hand......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 2 minutes ago, ditchman said: feels nice in the hand......... Noooooo. Baaaaaad image Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 I too, am a recipient of Kevin’s generosity, not just in gifts, but in the trouble he has gone to in advising me on all things ‘wood turning and lathe work’. His projects have been an inspiration to all who have followed their progress with an honest admission when things have not gone to plan. I greatly admire his persistence and endeavour to discover new projects. Only yesterday I received a gift from Kevin of a Parting Knife for use when carrying out wood turning. As said, one of the good guys on PW. Thanks again Kevin. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambam1962 Posted September 18 Report Share Posted September 18 2 hours ago, ditchman said: i have been haunting this forum since 2008....and have concluded i am amongst a wonderful eclectic group of people.....funny....kind...generous....who love to send one another bits of stuff and things they have made.....you all know who you are...... to that group i am going to add the name of...SHABAM1962.... not only has he taken on my matel of cheif opinel redo'er......but he also makes pens...and very nice ones too Kevin tells me this is made from Zebrano wood...................Kevin ...thank you ...im very touched by your generosity.....thank you Your welcome Simon, and pleased it arrived safely 👍 I was going to send you an acrylic pen, but you can’t beat a nice piece of wood in your hand 😳 9 minutes ago, Old Boggy said: I too, am a recipient of Kevin’s generosity, not just in gifts, but in the trouble he has gone to in advising me on all things ‘wood turning and lathe work’. His projects have been an inspiration to all who have followed their progress with an honest admission when things have not gone to plan. I greatly admire his persistence and endeavour to discover new projects. Only yesterday I received a gift from Kevin of a Parting Knife for use when carrying out wood turning. As said, one of the good guys on PW. Thanks again Kevin. OB You’re welcome Chris, and thanks again for the antler pieces 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HantsRob Posted September 19 Report Share Posted September 19 (edited) 11 hours ago, Shambam1962 said: I was going to send you an acrylic pen, but you can’t beat a nice piece of wood in your hand 😳 It's truly beautiful! I have never heard of zebrano wood before and I had to google it, it's gorgeous! It looks intricate and fiddling, so bravo on your workmanship ❤️ Edited September 19 by HantsRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted September 19 Report Share Posted September 19 38 minutes ago, HantsRob said: It's truly beautiful! I have never heard of zebrano wood before and I had to google it, it's gorgeous! It looks intricate and fiddling, so bravo on your workmanship ❤️ I had never heard of Zebrano wood (AKA zebra wood) until Kevin very kindly sent me some to try out on my bottle stoppers. It is now my ‘go to’ wood along with elm as it has, as can be seen from Kevin’s pens and also some of his other projects, the most gorgeous striped grain. Hence the name. It is an African hard wood. Thank you once again Kevin for introducing me to it. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted September 19 Report Share Posted September 19 I have spoken to Kevin a few times by PM's a very pleasant fellow seen some of his talent, not just. Wood turning. But stick making aswell . Long may he enjoy his hobbies . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted October 1 Report Share Posted October 1 Today I also became a member of owning one of the exclusive pens that Kevin so expertly make , we have had a horrible day today with non stop wind and rain and when I opened the parcel that was inside my post box it was like a ray of sunshine and it cheered me up no end , like Simon have already mentioned that we have some very knowledgeable , friendly and generous members on the forum and there can't many , if any better forums than the one we are on and long may it continue the way it is . Many THANKS again to Kevin's generosity and hopefully will soon be on the mend . MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 1 Report Share Posted October 1 Yes they are rather nice aren't they. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted October 1 Report Share Posted October 1 Never thought to say, would anyone like some "greenheart",did a job this year and have 9x3x 12 to 18" long cuttings,, now as you may or may not be aware its bloddy heavy so no it cant be posted think 25kgish per mtr at this size, but happy to cut down to postable blanks size if anyone fancys trying to turn something from it or put a handle on something.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted October 2 Report Share Posted October 2 10 hours ago, millrace said: Never thought to say, would anyone like some "greenheart",did a job this year and have 9x3x 12 to 18" long cuttings,, now as you may or may not be aware its bloddy heavy so no it cant be posted think 25kgish per mtr at this size, but happy to cut down to postable blanks size if anyone fancys trying to turn something from it or put a handle on something.... Great offer PW at its finest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyH Posted October 6 Report Share Posted October 6 How does one get said pens? They look amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 6 Report Share Posted October 6 11 hours ago, BobbyH said: How does one get said pens? They look amazing! Be nice, do something notable, help someone, make something for someone, generally be a good PW Member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyH Posted October 6 Report Share Posted October 6 1 hour ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Be nice, do something notable, help someone, make something for someone, generally be a good PW Member. Ah right, I didn’t know if I could purchase one, they are for select members that a notably nice…..I love that idea! Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 7 Report Share Posted October 7 9 hours ago, BobbyH said: Ah right, I didn’t know if I could purchase one, they are for select members that a notably nice…..I love that idea! Good work! I am sure you could PM Shambam1962 and ask for a price posted out to you, they really are a joy to behold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambam1962 Posted October 7 Report Share Posted October 7 (edited) 13 hours ago, BobbyH said: Ah right, I didn’t know if I could purchase one, they are for select members that a notably nice…..I love that idea! Good work! Thank you for your comment 👍 I will post a few pens for sale next month on the PW for sale section. The pens I have gifted to PW members are people, who have helped and encouraged me in my past projects and have given honest feedback, regarding the quality of the pens, and if I need to improve anything on them. I started off with the standard slimline kits to learn, but gradually moved on to a better quality kit, and TIGHTCHOKE was the 1st to receive one of the better quality wooden pen kits and eventually an acrylic one at a later date, for his help. There are many people on PW who have encouraged me from day one, and you all know who you are, and especially Old Boggy who sent me many bits and pieces to try on my different projects Thank you all, and as someone said previously, there are some really generous people on PW 😀👍 Edited October 7 by Shambam1962 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted October 16 Report Share Posted October 16 Can I add Old Boggy to this list. When I asked if anyone had some once fired 16 bore cases, he kindly posted me some and along with the cases was a bottle stopper and bottle opener he had made, both very high quality [still not sure how my rep as a bit of alcohol connoisseur reached Kent] Cheers 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambam1962 Posted October 16 Report Share Posted October 16 1 hour ago, islandgun said: Can I add Old Boggy to this list. When I asked if anyone had some once fired 16 bore cases, he kindly posted me some and along with the cases was a bottle stopper and bottle opener he had made, both very high quality [still not sure how my rep as a bit of alcohol connoisseur reached Kent] Cheers 😉 Yes Chris is a great guy and will help anyone out 👍 If you think his bottle stoppers and bottle openers are high quality, wait until you see his latest projects, and they are stunning. He sent me a few photos of his current work in progress, and you won’t be disappointed 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted October 16 Report Share Posted October 16 9 hours ago, Shambam1962 said: Yes Chris is a great guy and will help anyone out 👍 If you think his bottle stoppers and bottle openers are high quality, wait until you see his latest projects, and they are stunning. He sent me a few photos of his current work in progress, and you won’t be disappointed 👍 When it come to generosity Chris ( Old Boggy ) seem to come up on a regular basis and when he last paid me visit he kindly drooped off a load of 12 bore cartridges as he no longer had a gun to use them , well they certainly accounted for a few Pigeons in those lazy hazy days of last Summer . Dinner time I was having a bite to eat when I saw our postman walk up my driveway and knocked on my door , as I wasn't expecting a parcel I popped out to see what he wanted , he had a small parcel for me and from the outside I couldn't make out what was inside , on opening it I found a very well made bottle stopper , this was a work of art and made out of a wood I had never heard of and Chris informed me it was made out of a timber called Zebrano , a stunning piece of wood , this will take pride of place in my glass cabinet along with a bottle opener he kindly sent me and the pen that Shambam 1962 recently kindly sent me , I feel very honoured and privileged to received these lovely items and I would like to offer my sincere THANKS and when my time is up they will be passed over to my sister who I know will look after them as much as I do . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted October 17 Report Share Posted October 17 Kevin sent me this beautiful pen the other day Indian Rosewood . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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