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BernieW · 06-06-2008, 08:34 PM

Well got called this morning and wanted to know if I could turn 12 more pens like I turned for them already. I went back and sure enough had 14 blanks. So I ask her when she needed them. She said before they close if possible. I told her I would try. So I did 12 slimlines in H & R Block colors, a pink one and a K-State purple one for the other two gals. So after getting the bandsaw and like I said had to drive 36 miles oneway it was pushing it but did get them done. Sorry for the pictures but had to take them and run. I am not sure I like this type of production work.

karateed · 06-07-2008, 12:26 AM

Starting to be more like a job than a hobby huh?

Looks very nice for quick production though Bernie.

Hope it doesn't ruin it for you.

Ed......:-)

**challagan** · 06-07-2008, 10:36 AM

Wow, that's a bunch of work Bernie, but you did good. Plastic blanks and all you did!

Core y

**harrysin** · 06-07-2008, 10:41 AM

Bernie, they do look like a factory production run, each one perfect, however this is when a very pleasant hobby becomes a job which doesn't give the same sense of satisfaction.

Hamlin · 06-07-2008, 01:30 PM

HI Bernie,

Nice job on the pens.

BernieW · 06-07-2008, 06:58 PM

Thanks everyone. Well I guess I shouldn't complain because the pens did pay for the new bandsaw. It still is like a job and really don't care for it.

chippypah · 06-09-2008, 03:19 AM

Great work Bernie, that is the way to look at it. Yes when you get a big order it a bit like a production line, but hey it is still fun.
Cheers
Pete

06-06-2008, 08:34 PM	#1
BernieW Registered User Forum King Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Goodland, Kansas Posts: 563 View BernieW's Gallery	Report This Post! H & R Block Pens Well got called this morning and wanted to know if I could turn 12 more pens like I turned for them already. I went back and sure enough had 14 blanks. So I ask her when she needed them. She said before they close if possible. I told her I would try. So I did 12 slimlines in H & R Block colors, a pink one and a K-State purple one for the other two gals. So after getting the bandsaw and like I said had to drive 36 miles oneway it was pushing it but did get them done. Sorry for the pictures but had to take them and run. I am not sure I like this type of production work. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Bernie W. Genius is one per cent inspiration, ninety-nine per cent perspiration.
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06-07-2008, 12:26 AM	#2
karateed Registered User Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Squamish, BC Posts: 710 View karateed's Gallery	Report This Post! Starting to be more like a job than a hobby huh? Looks very nice for quick production though Bernie. Hope it doesn't ruin it for you. Ed......:-)
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06-07-2008, 10:36 AM	#3
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Wow, that's a bunch of work Bernie, but you did good. Plastic blanks and all you did! Core y __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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06-07-2008, 10:41 AM	#4
harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,329 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! Bernie, they do look like a factory production run, each one perfect, however this is when a very pleasant hobby becomes a job which doesn't give the same sense of satisfaction. __________________ *Harry*
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06-07-2008, 01:30 PM	#5
Hamlin Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Baldwin City, KS First Name: Ken Posts: 1,574 View Hamlin's Gallery	Report This Post! HI Bernie, Nice job on the pens. __________________ Ken "A VETERAN" "Whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life". That is HONOR, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -Author Unknown
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06-07-2008, 06:58 PM	#6
BernieW Registered User Forum King Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Goodland, Kansas Posts: 563 View BernieW's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks everyone. Well I guess I shouldn't complain because the pens did pay for the new bandsaw. It still is like a job and really don't care for it. __________________ Bernie W. Genius is one per cent inspiration, ninety-nine per cent perspiration.
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06-09-2008, 03:19 AM	#7
chippypah Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arundel West Sussex Posts: 475 View chippypah's Gallery	Report This Post! Great work Bernie, that is the way to look at it. Yes when you get a big order it a bit like a production line, but hey it is still fun. Cheers Pete __________________ www.chippypah-workshop.co.uk
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