You asked for it, you got it.  We are doubling the fun!  A double header!

Announcing a new Challenge & Trade to celebrate reaching 6000 members.  Ladies and gentlemen, YOU are the reason Woodturners Resource exists.  Since we have reached this incredible count we want to celebrate by having another C&T.

This trade is open to all members, even new ones.

Here is how it works:
     Post in this thread if you want to participate, or you can wait until after you have completed your piece.
     Turn your piece and take a picture of it to post in the gallery at the designated time.
     Post again that you have completed your piece, and get it boxed.
     Names will be put into random.com to assign with whom you will trade your piece.
     This is a partner trade, so after the deadline I will post the pairings in this thread. 
     PM your mailing address to your trade partner.
     Get your package into the mail and then sit back and wait for a package to arrive at your house.

We have a lot of new members, so we are going turn something basic.
Your Challenge is to turn a BOWL:  5-10" in diameter;  At least 2" deep
Brownie points for: Natural edge, Thin Walls, Turned embellishments (as opposed to Pierced), Angel wings. . .
So, look at the specifications, turn your bowl, and let the Trading begin.

C&T Gallery will open:                                  Thursday, 8/08/13
Deadline to have photos in the Gallery:           Monday, 8/12/13, 9am PDT
Partners to be announced by:                       Tuesday, 8/13/13
Piece in the mail no later than:                      Tuesday, 8/20/13


For those of you who are new to our C&T's,  It is a Challenge to create a piece, to the best of your abilities, that meets the specifications given, & once completed, you will Trade it to another participant either in a Round Robin, where A sends to B, B sends to C, C sends to D...  or you have a Partner to send your piece, and your partner will send you their piece.  Trade assignments are given after pieces are completed and all photos posted.  If you haven’t posted a picture of your completed piece by the deadline, you will not be eligible for a trade.

The timing allows about 4 weeks to give people time to learn and practice if need be.      You can post in this thread as soon as your piece is done, but don't post any pictures until the challenge gallery opens.  Remember, No Photo, No Trade. Pictures need to be clear and less than 75KB to post in the gallery.  If you haven’t already registered in the gallery, do so using the same User Name as in the forum.  It uses different software, so it is necessary to register and sign in separately.

This trade will be a Partner trade.  I will use Random.org to select the trades on Monday, Aug 12.  I will then post the pairings in this thread, and you need to PM your address to your partner. Packages should be postmarked by Tuesday, Aug 20.

OK!  Now who is going to sign up to try this?   Are you in?  It doesn’t matter if you are a seasoned turner or a relative newbie.  All we ask is that you make a serious effort to do your best.  If you are in, indicate whether you are willing to spend the little extra to ship outside the country if any of our Canadian or International members participate.

    

I'm in and willing to ship internationally.

Bob

I'm in and I can ship anywhere!

i am in.

I am in Just sharpened my tools and have to get back at it.... Will ship anywhere!

I am in. The bowl has been ruff turned and am trying for the first time to use the microwave to speed up the drying process.

Was stung by a wasp wensday so im out of commision for a few days. Hand is swolen an stiff. But that asside,

Everyone participating i need you to vote. My bowl will have inlay, do you want a) malichite b) chrysicola or c) turquoise

Pm me with your votes. I need to know what you want to see inlaid no later then aug 8th.

Curt

With events of the past weekend, I am going to have to drop out of this trade. ..Getting 2 kids into college this year is taking more of my time then expected  Glenn J..

Walt, some people just like to show off   

i am with Walt.  turned, finished, ready to go.

You still have 5 1/2 Days left to get in on this.

    OH NO   I can't find the fire wire for the camera!

I'm in!

The gallery is Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to or .  If you haven't posted there before, you will need to register.  Picture size limit is 75k.  I will be making the trade assignments Monday morning, so be sure to get it posted by 9am PDT.

i am up.

Guy Bratt wrote on Aug 11^th, 2013 at 1:14am:

A camera is not old until the film will not fit your computer. 

What are you trying to say len 

I still have a 35 mm nikon, lol.

Finishing bowl tonight. As long as it dosent blow up on me should have a pic in the galery tonight. 

Ok I got in by the skin of my knuckles, literally 

3 nights in the shop, about an hour each night (I have a 4 year old, an mom works grave yards).

It isn't perfect but I like the shape. It ended up at 4 7/8" dia and 2" deep. Wall thickness is still an issue for me, but it will get better as I practice more. Also I need some new epoxy as there were some pits and small voids in the inlay didn't notice it till I put finish on it  . Hope who ever gets it will enjoy it.

Curt

You get an extra 3 hours, I can't get to this til after lunch.

This C&T is closed.  The pairings are a little awkward as we had 7 people.  Sorry my bowl blew up.

Bob Hamilton Trades with Walt Nolan
Steve Doerr Trades with Curtis Warstler
Tony Rozendaal Sends to Guy Bratt Sends to David Hamann Sends to Tony R.

The first 2 pairs PM your mailing addresses to each other.  David PM to Guy, Guy PM to Tony, and Tony PM to David with your mailing address.

Walt, You will need to fill out a Customs Declaration - CN22 form at the Post Office when you mail your bowl.  Check the box for Gift.  Country of Origin is USA.  Description is “Wood Hand craft”.  Quantity is 1.  Weight is determined by Post Office scale   Value is $0   HS Tariff left blank.  Fill in the From & To sections, and then sign and date it.  As I understand current rules, these must be done at a regular PO, not a contract office in a store. 

Bob, I know you've done these before. 

Please make sure your bowls are in the mail by Tuesday of next week.  Please post when you ship, and when you receive your bowls.

Thank you for participating.  I just wish we had more members take part.

My bowl to Bob is in the mail.  The folks at the Post Office said it would be delivered sometime next week.

I must say I would be happy with any of the bowls created!  I think you guys did a great job!  For passing 6000 members I also wish more turners would have participated.  Come on folks!  This what it is all about!

Bob, tracking your package it cleared Canadian Customs.

Recieved Tonys package this afternoon.  It looks Great. 

Due to work, mine will be in the mail tuesday. Steve will have it by thursday.

We got back from a trip to Iowa this afternoon and the bowl from David was on the front step - had been there since yesterday morning.  There was also a surprise! in the package.  Very nice, David. Thank you.

Just stuck mine in the mail today to Curt.  You should get it Wed or Thurs.
Steve

I have the Colwood Cub wood writing burner using a skew tip.

Not a problem Curt.  I will get it when it gets here, and not a day sooner or later

I'm glad to hear it has arrived.  Now I have sent turnings to WA. Quebec, Missouri, Ky, TN.   I have recieved turnings from Ut. x 2,  Missouri. x 1  This is fun.

Just Received Steve's bowl. It is very nice, thanks!

Question though Steve what is the Number on the bottom of the bowl?

Curt

Curt,
Your bowl came today and my wife loves it.  So what else is there to say   She really likes the black line you have around the inside rim.  I'll be home tomorrow and have a look at it.
Thanks
Steve