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Kato wood went to Anthony

Curly zebra went to baron (no, you don't need to buy another--it's free)

 

That finishes the pens he gave me.

 

Anyone posting to the thread or pm'ing me, I will give you the craftsman's email and feel free to contact him there. Just mention you saw Doc's post on Columbus Racing and he'll work with you on whatever you want him to make.

 

I will be out of Ohio for the next few days, but when I return I'll see if I can meet with him and post some photos on the thread of his samples. I think you'll be pleased with his handiwork.

 

Since the question of price has arisen again, I'll repeat what he told me. He said his lowest price on a handmade wooden pen is $18. His highest price is $50 for a matched set of pen/mechanical pencil made from exotic wood and in a rosewood presentation case. Factors that he considers in his pricing are the price of the wood (or acrylic, or rifle shell), the price of the mechanism inside the pen, the price of the clip, and the price of the box. If he ships it to you, he charges you the shipping cost. The way I figure it, he makes about $5-$10 for his time and labor. In the "rifle" pens I posted, he told me that the cost of the drilled shell and the cost of the rifle clip are what drive the price into the $30 dollar range. Most of his pens sell for less than that. I asked him to give me the rifle style pens because I figured at least the Gun Crew on here would have some interest.

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I will bring samples of my friend's handmade pens to Cars & Coffee tomorrow (4-17-10). I hope to have photos of samples posted to this thread sometime this weekend. He is working on his website and hopes to have it operational within the next two weeks. In the meantime, you can contact him at jdegen@columbus.rr.com if you'd like him to custom produce a pen for you. Tell him you saw the posts on Columbus Racing.

 

Most of the pens are priced from $18 to $35, but I've ordered some really upscale pens that will sell for more. I'll post photos of them when he completes them in a couple of weeks.

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Wow! that is truly amazing work. I can't believe I didn't see this thread until just now!

 

I would definitely be interested in owning some!

 

Greg,

 

You've helped me many times with gun advice .... just let me know if you have a favorite wood and I'll have him make one for you as a gift from me. ;)

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I really like the weight and quality of this pen. I plan on ordering a couple more for myself and a few for gifts. I have had quite a few co-workers and customers ask about it. I passed along the info to them in the form of post it notes. Thanks again.
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I really like the weight and quality of this pen. I plan on ordering a couple more for myself and a few for gifts. I have had quite a few co-workers and customers ask about it. I passed along the info to them in the form of post it notes. Thanks again.

 

You're welcome! Glad you're enjoying it. :)

 

 

 

any range on price? don't really want to call him and just ask about pricing

 

From post #1: Prices are from $18 for a handmade oak ballpoint pen up to $50, which buys an exotic wood pen/mechanical pencil matching set boxed in a rosewood presentation case. I have found his pens to be priced at about one-fifth the price of comparable pens.

 

Believe me, he won't mind talking to you about pricing. The price is entirely determined by his cost of materials. He has some wood blanks that he got for next to nothing. The major "add-ons" are the specialty clips, the 30-.06 pre-drilled kit, upgraded innards. Just email him with what you think you want, and he'll get back to you with prices and options.

 

 

 

how much for one of those 30-06 ones with brazilian redwood?

 

From post #11: He usually prices the rifle pens at 30-40 bucks, depending on rarity of the wood. He has to pay a premium for the rifle clips.

 

You'll need to check with him about whether he has the brazilian redwood in stock or if he needs to order it. Once he knows that, he can tell you the exact price.

 

 

 

doc I'm very insterested in one with some kind of locomotive clip, for my dad.

 

I haven't seen locomotive clips, but he'll know if he can get one. I've seen medical, rifle, music, and golf. Drop him a line and see what he can do for you.

 

I talked with him last night and he was packing for a camping trip in West Virginia. He should be back Sunday night and can answer any questions you have. I wouldn't worry about "bothering" him with questions--he loves to talk about his work.

 

His email again is jdegen@columbus.rr.com He promises to have a website with photos, prices, and explanations within the next couple of weeks. That will make this whole process easier. He already has PayPal set-up.

 

Again, thanks for your interest. Samples of pens from $18 to $30 will be at Cars & Coffee tomorrow. I can't sell from his sample case, but he can duplicate any of the pens if you found the exact one you wanted.

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I got some time to pick up my buddy's sample pens this weekend and did some quick & dirty photography to help him get his website up and running. In a few weeks he should have the pens I ordered for myself completed, and I'll post a couple of pics of those then. I hope you enjoyed taking a look of some of his handiwork and that you'll contact him if you want to possibly purchase a handmade pen for yourself or for a gift: jdegen@columbus.rr.com I'm sorry, I don't have individual descriptions or prices for these pens, but I believe they're all $18-$30.

 

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0007.jpg

 

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0012.jpg

 

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0014.jpg

 

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0016.jpg

 

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0018.jpg

 

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0019.jpg

 

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0022.jpg

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Here's a short, fat bullet-style pen:

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0024.jpg

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0026.jpg

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0028.jpg

 

Copper metalwork:

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0029.jpg

 

Poplar wood, I believe:

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0032.jpg

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0034.jpg

 

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0037.jpg

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0039.jpg

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0040.jpg

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0043.jpg

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http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0046.jpg

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0049.jpg

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0051.jpg

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0054.jpg

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0056.jpg

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Here is one lucite "cigar" pen. I love lucite pens. I've picked out some wild lucite blanks and asked him to make some oversize, premium rollerball pens for me.

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0004.jpg

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0005.jpg

 

He's pretty creative. He bought some Dupont Corian countertop material and made these pens. They have a great feel, but aren't as fancy as the wood or the lucite. The Corian heats considerable as he turns it, and he tells me it's a bitch to get the fit and finish perfect:

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0002.jpg

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0001.jpg

 

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0009.jpg

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/pens/PICT0011.jpg

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No, I'm sorry, he's still working on the website. He thinks he'll have it up in a week or two. I appreciate you passing the word along, though. ;)

 

He's very open to answering questions by phone or email. I'm sure if someone sends him an email and asks to be notified when the website is up, he'll do that. He's a very easy going fellow.

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As promised, here are photos of 5 of the 6 pens I asked him to make for me. They are more expensive than his other pens, but it's what I wanted for myself and for gifts.

 

These are two big, heavy rollerball pens. Like, for signing a Middle East Peace Accord. The detail is beautiful and the ornamentation is 22k heavy gold plate. The pen will fit in a deep shirt pocket, but is really designed to sit on a desk. The threaded cap does not attach to the other end of the pen (would make it unwieldy). I had one done in burl, the other in acrylic.

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/new%20pens/PICT0002-1.jpg

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/new%20pens/PICT0004.jpg

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/new%20pens/PICT0005.jpg

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/new%20pens/PICT0006.jpg

 

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/new%20pens/PICT0008.jpg

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/new%20pens/PICT0009.jpg

 

I love these pens. They are a joy in the hand and exude quality. He charges $85 regardless of wood or other type of blank. I see similar ones for sale online for $325.

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These are called "Zen pens." Again, they are a heavy, high quality rollerball pen, although not as fancy as the ones above. I had one done with gold plated hardware, another in rhodium. The caps don't unscrew, they pull straight off and are magnetic. They snap smartly into place at the top of the pen when you're writing. He sells these at $40.

 

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/new%20pens/PICT0017.jpg

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/new%20pens/PICT0019.jpg

 

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/new%20pens/PICT0021.jpg

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/new%20pens/PICT0023.jpg

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This is a cigar pen I had him make in acrylic. Still a heavy pen, but fits nicely in hand. It a twist-type ballpoint. He sells these for $25.

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/new%20pens/PICT0024.jpg

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/new%20pens/PICT0027.jpg

 

He's camping again this weekend but promises to have his website up and running one week from today. In the meantime, if you have an interest in custom ordering a pen, email him at jdegen@columbus.rr.com When I picked up my pens last night, he told me that a number of CR members have placed orders with him so far. Thanks! ;)

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These are called "Zen pens." Again, they are a heavy, high quality rollerball pen, although not as fancy as the ones above. I had one done with gold plated hardware, another in rhodium. The caps don't unscrew, they pull straight off and are magnetic. They snap smartly into place at the top of the pen when you're writing. He sells these at $40.

 

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/new%20pens/PICT0017.jpg

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/new%20pens/PICT0019.jpg

 

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/new%20pens/PICT0021.jpg

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/new%20pens/PICT0023.jpg

 

 

I really like that green one..;)

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I sent him an email. I want somethin in the two tone burled wood like this. Only a thinner for my dad on fathers day. Going to get an acrylic for my wife. I cant decide what I want for myself yet yet.

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/new%20pens/PICT0005.jpg

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Greg,

 

You've helped me many times with gun advice .... just let me know if you have a favorite wood and I'll have him make one for you as a gift from me. ;)

 

I would appreciate that, but I wouldn't mind getting a few additional for presents, etc.

 

I will look into it and let you know.

 

I still haven't made it out to your garage yet, either... Life isn't quite as busy these days.

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