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Challenge and Trade
Feb 28^th, 2017 at 6:21pm

Here is something we used to do a while back. I'd like to try and bring it back again.
It's called a challenge and trade or C & T for short.
If you’ve participated before you can skip down to the challenge guidelines..
If your new to C & T’s, here’s how they work.
Participants will turn a challenge piece within specifications. After completion, post a picture of your creation in the "Turning Talk" section and in the Gallery labeled "C&T Spring 2017". The deadline for entries will be on April 1st. The names of all the participants will be thrown into an electronic hat and randomized. We will then post the pairings in this thread. Once you know your trade partner, you will then be responsible for sending a PM for his or her address. Then simply ship the package and wait to receive your trade. This is a “round-robin” type of trade, not a direct exchange.

This is NOT a competition ! It is....
1. To expand your skills
2. To develop friendships across the WR community.
All members are encouraged to participate. NO MATTER your skill level.
Lets have some fun.
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Guidelines

The Challenge....
Turn a lidded box.
                        1 ½” to 4” in diameter (38mm – 100mm)
                        2” to 4” tall (50mm – 100mm)
                        Design is your choice
                        Wood is your choice
                        Finish is your choice
                        Glue ups are OK

Challenge starts March 1st. Ends April !st.
Participants must have a photo of their project posted by the deadline to be included in the trade.
Please post here if you intend to participate.
We do have some members outside the U.S., Please indicate whether you’re willing to ship abroad.
Hopefully we can get a dozen or more trades going.

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Guy Bratt WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 940 Richmond Michigan USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #1 - Feb 28^th, 2017 at 6:23pm Well... It was my idea to bring this back so...I'm in.
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Curtis Warstler Senior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 354 Thornton Colorado USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #2 - Mar 1^st, 2017 at 12:48am Turn a lidded box.... In one month? Hum.... I am in :p
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Re: Challenge and Trade
Reply #3 - Mar 1^st, 2017 at 9:19am

I participated in some of these years ago. They were a lot of fun. I ended up trading a pen with a young girl in Australia, IIRC. I would love to be part of this challenge but March is very busy month and I have no idea how I would make time to get on the lathe and do good job. Thus, I will bow out of this C & T but I will certainly keep and eye out for future C & T's.

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Ed Weber WR Administrator WR Patron Offline Posts: 8,989 Wilton California USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #4 - Mar 3^rd, 2017 at 10:22am Well, so far we have 2 members signed up to participate in the C&T. Guy Bratt Glenn Matthies Who else is willing to give it a try?
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Bert Delisle WR Addict Offline Posts: 1,424 Calgary Alberta Canada Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #5 - Mar 3^rd, 2017 at 10:41am These C&T's were fun, I'm in.
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Bill Rockwood Active Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 218 Buena Park California USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #6 - Mar 3^rd, 2017 at 12:51pm I'm due for a lidded box - I'm in. Guy, just to clarify - OK to assume that the 4in height is for the lidded box itself without a finial, but if desired, a finial could be added atop the 4" height?
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Robert Hayward WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 774 Tampa area Florida USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #7 - Mar 3^rd, 2017 at 7:31pm Count me in.
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Ed Weber WR Administrator WR Patron Offline Posts: 8,989 Wilton California USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #8 - Mar 3^rd, 2017 at 8:19pm Now we're starting to gain some steam Guy Bratt Glenn Matthies Bert Delisle Bill Rockwood Robert Hayward
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David Meade WR Noob Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 21 Quispamsis New Brunswick Canada	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #9 - Mar 4^th, 2017 at 3:24pm I am in Canada, I assume the deadline for the picture is April 1, I will put my name in. David Meade
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Ed Weber WR Administrator WR Patron Offline Posts: 8,989 Wilton California USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #10 - Mar 4^th, 2017 at 3:29pm David Meade wrote on Mar 4^th, 2017 at 3:24pm: I am in Canada, I assume the deadline for the picture is April 1, I will put my name in. David Meade Dave, yes the deadline for the photo will be on or about April 1st, same as it is here in the states
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Tony Rozendaal WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 1,003 East Troy, WI Wisconsin USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #11 - Mar 4^th, 2017 at 8:36pm I will participate in this.
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Ed Weber WR Administrator WR Patron Offline Posts: 8,989 Wilton California USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #12 - Mar 4^th, 2017 at 8:52pm We're doing great, the more the merrier. Guy Bratt Glenn Matthies Bert Delisle Bill Rockwood Robert Hayward David Meade Tony Rozendaal
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Curtis Warstler Senior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 354 Thornton Colorado USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #13 - Mar 4^th, 2017 at 10:45pm Hey Ed is there a reason I am not on the list? I was the second one in after guy
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Ed Weber WR Administrator WR Patron Offline Posts: 8,989 Wilton California USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #14 - Mar 5^th, 2017 at 12:48am Curtis Warstler wrote on Mar 4^th, 2017 at 10:45pm: Hey Ed is there a reason I am not on the list? I was the second one in after guy Tongue Yep, there's a reason alright, human error, Sorry Curtis.
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Ed Weber WR Administrator WR Patron Offline Posts: 8,989 Wilton California USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #15 - Mar 5^th, 2017 at 12:50am Guy Bratt Curtis Warstler Glenn Matthies Bert Delisle Bill Rockwood Robert Hayward David Meade Tony Rozendaal
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Re: Challenge and Trade
Reply #16 - Mar 5^th, 2017 at 10:44am

In the Challenge Guidelines there is a line.
Guy Bratt wrote on Feb 28^th, 2017 at 6:21pm:

We do have some members outside the U.S., Please indicate whether you’re willing to ship abroad.

Could the eight members already signed up and any members who join going forward, please indicate whether they are willing to pay a little bit more for shipping outside the U.S.
Thank you

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Curtis Warstler Senior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 354 Thornton Colorado USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #17 - Mar 5^th, 2017 at 2:56pm All is well Ed I do that sometimes myself At this time I am not able to ship abroad, though that might change in the next month
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Guy Bratt WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 940 Richmond Michigan USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #18 - Mar 6^th, 2017 at 1:55am Bill R. Sure add the finial to the 4 inch height.
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Guy Bratt WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 940 Richmond Michigan USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #19 - Mar 6^th, 2017 at 1:58am I'm happy to ship abroad also.
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David Meade WR Noob Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 21 Quispamsis New Brunswick Canada	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #20 - Mar 7^th, 2017 at 12:01pm I will pay an economy rate out of the country. I will use the postage system at a reasonable rate.
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Re: Challenge and Trade
Reply #21 - Mar 7^th, 2017 at 12:11pm

Thanks David and Guy,

I will put a + next to your name if you will ship abroad and a - if you decline.

Guy Bratt +
Curtis Warstler -
Glenn Matthies
Bert Delisle
Bill Rockwood
Robert Hayward
David Meade +
Tony Rozendaal

Feel free to check the list and let me know you position on shipping, and make sure I didn't forget anything.
Thanks,
C'mon people, surely we can get more members to trade.

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Bill Rockwood Active Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 218 Buena Park California USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #22 - Mar 7^th, 2017 at 12:28pm OK to ship abroad.
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Ed Weber WR Administrator WR Patron Offline Posts: 8,989 Wilton California USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #23 - Mar 7^th, 2017 at 1:34pm Thanks Bill Guy Bratt + Curtis Warstler - Glenn Matthies Bert Delisle Bill Rockwood + Robert Hayward David Meade + Tony Rozendaal
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Bert Delisle WR Addict Offline Posts: 1,424 Calgary Alberta Canada Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #24 - Mar 8^th, 2017 at 10:15am ok to ship abroad +
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Ed Weber WR Administrator WR Patron Offline Posts: 8,989 Wilton California USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #25 - Mar 8^th, 2017 at 10:37am Thanks Bert Guy Bratt + Curtis Warstler - Glenn Matthies Bert Delisle + Bill Rockwood + Robert Hayward David Meade + Tony Rozendaal
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william trench Senior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 269 South Salem USA	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #26 - Mar 10^th, 2017 at 8:15pm I'll join in. Bill +
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Re: Challenge and Trade
Reply #28 - Mar 11^th, 2017 at 2:57pm

Glenn Matthies wrote on Mar 1^st, 2017 at 9:19am:

I participated in some of these years ago. They were a lot of fun. I ended up trading a pen with a young girl in Australia, IIRC. I would love to be part of this challenge but March is very busy month and I have no idea how I would make time to get on the lathe and do good job. Thus, I will bow out of this C & T but I will certainly keep and eye out for future C & T's.

Ed, Please remove my name from the list. Thx

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Ed Weber WR Administrator WR Patron Offline Posts: 8,989 Wilton California USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #29 - Mar 11^th, 2017 at 3:06pm Sorry Glenn, it's not like you didn't tell me, thanks for keeping up on me. Guy Bratt + Curtis Warstler - Bert Delisle + Bill Rockwood + Robert Hayward David Meade + Tony Rozendaal William trench +
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David Meade WR Noob Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 21 Quispamsis New Brunswick Canada	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #30 - Mar 14^th, 2017 at 10:32pm Is the gallery ready for loading pictures? I have not put pictures on here before but will be soon ready.
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Guy Bratt WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 940 Richmond Michigan USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #31 - Mar 16^th, 2017 at 11:14pm It's ready David. Register and, or log in. Page down a short way and you'll see, WR Member Galleries then below that WR Challenges. directly below that you'll see "C&T Spring 2017" Open that title, then up to the right you'll see "Upload Photos". There you go.
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David Meade WR Noob Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 21 Quispamsis New Brunswick Canada	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #32 - Mar 17^th, 2017 at 8:46am I got it now had to go through registering it telling me I am already registered and confirming the email. Reloaded forum and logged in, then it appears. Using Firefox on Win 10.
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Re: Challenge and Trade
Reply #33 - Mar 19^th, 2017 at 3:08am

I posted a couple pictures of my finished box over in the gallery.

Thanks for hosting this Guy - it was a challenge (based on the smallness), and still fun - but reminded me why I gravitate toward larger pieces. I may have overcomplicated as well by leaving a natural edge, but that was part of the challenge! I confess to a minor violation of the size limit, as my piece is about 4.5 inches tall due to the natural edge (not counting the finial).

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Re: Challenge and Trade
Reply #34 - Mar 21^st, 2017 at 3:36pm

Whew finally got one finished. My challenge was to make a round fitted lid that only fits perfectly in one location on round box. Seen something similar done last year at a club demo, wasn't motivated to try it myself till this C&T. Not as easy to make as a conventional lidded box, some preplanning is definitely in order. Thankfully pieces are small, so failures disappear in the shaving pile quickly. Cheesy

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Tony Rozendaal WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 1,003 East Troy, WI Wisconsin USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #35 - Mar 21^st, 2017 at 7:11pm Mine is done, I'm waiting for the finish to dry so I can buff it before I take any pictures. I'll ship internationally.
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Robert Hayward WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 774 Tampa area Florida USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #36 - Mar 21^st, 2017 at 7:34pm You may put a + beside my name.
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Ed Weber WR Administrator WR Patron Offline Posts: 8,989 Wilton California USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #37 - Mar 21^st, 2017 at 9:45pm Thanks Robert Guy Bratt + Curtis Warstler - Bert Delisle + Bill Rockwood + Robert Hayward + David Meade + Tony Rozendaal William trench +
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Bert Delisle WR Addict Offline Posts: 1,424 Calgary Alberta Canada Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #38 - Mar 22^nd, 2017 at 12:01pm Great submissions, A caution for wood that has bark on it and intention to ship across an international border. That may be a problem at the customs desk. I would hate to see a work piece relegated to the border crossing sin bin.
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Bill Rockwood Active Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 218 Buena Park California USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #39 - Mar 22^nd, 2017 at 12:13pm Bert, et. al, Is the customs/bark thing a problem when sending via postal service person-to-person? Do I need to withdraw my ability to ship outside the US?
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Re: Challenge and Trade
Reply #40 - Mar 22^nd, 2017 at 1:20pm

Bill Rockwood wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2017 at 12:13pm:

Bert, et. al,
Is the customs/bark thing a problem when sending via postal service person-to-person? Do I need to withdraw my ability to ship outside the US?

I'm not sure Bill, it is probably a crap shoot with the scanning systems being used in the transportation and postal systems these days, especially with international.
I have heard that even inter-state transportation of some species of raw wood products can be at issue and some states are more restrictive than others. I just wanted to raise awareness to something I ran into in the past and to help limit future disappointments.

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Bill Rockwood Active Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 218 Buena Park California USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #41 - Mar 22^nd, 2017 at 1:51pm Ok, thanks Bert. I recently shipped a couple items, one with bark edge, from California to Missouri without incident, but I don't think there would have been any customs involvement. I'd rather not withdrawn my intent to ship outside the US.
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David Meade WR Noob Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 21 Quispamsis New Brunswick Canada	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #42 - Mar 22^nd, 2017 at 3:28pm I think the size of the package, and your declaration document stating finished craft item as a gift, will not raise any red flags. It should scan and not indicate any metals and be consistent density. The dog should not set upon it either unless you include some samples from legal states.
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Bill Rockwood Active Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 218 Buena Park California USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #43 - Mar 22^nd, 2017 at 5:08pm David Meade wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2017 at 3:28pm: The dog should not set upon it either unless you include some samples from legal states. Although California is a "legal state", the only "samples" I would include might be a few pen blanks...
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Guy Bratt WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 940 Richmond Michigan USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #44 - Mar 25^th, 2017 at 9:10pm OK here we go just a few more days to get in on the C&T. Most who have originally signed on have posted their work and it all looks great. It's not to late to get in on this. April first I'll get the names in the mixer.
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C&T challenge entry
Reply #45 - Mar 19^th, 2017 at 7:36pm

I wanted to add a little background and history behind my entry. The material came from a factory located in Fredericton NB. The maple was used for shoe Lasts, I was fortunate enough to find a stash of these and each one holds a suprise. I cannot guess at the age but I know the pieces I have are over 45 yrs since they were in the plant. This is the factory: Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to

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The last image shows an example of the material I start with, the walnut came from an organ marked 1897.

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Bill Rockwood Active Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 218 Buena Park California USA Gender:	Re: C&T challenge entry Reply #46 - Mar 20^th, 2017 at 1:24pm Very cool background on the wood David, and a great piece!
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Len Mullin Active Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 141 Miramichi New Brunswick Canada	Re: C&T challenge entry Reply #47 - Mar 22^nd, 2017 at 11:30pm Hey Dave, how are you doing? I live in Miramichi, I was passing through Quispam last week, my older brother used to live there. It's nice to see another New Brunswicker on here. Len
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Guy Bratt WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 940 Richmond Michigan USA Gender:	C&t ENTRY Reply #52 - Mar 28^th, 2017 at 10:11pm Here's my box. I chose a simple design due to the spalting. It's a birch blank brought to me from a neighbor.
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Jeff Vanden Boogart WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 921 Rural Green Bay Wisconsin USA Gender:	Re: C&t ENTRY Reply #53 - Mar 28^th, 2017 at 11:04pm nice!
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Tony Rozendaal WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 1,003 East Troy, WI Wisconsin USA Gender:	Re: C&t ENTRY Reply #54 - Mar 29^th, 2017 at 5:38pm I like it!
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Curtis Warstler Senior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 354 Thornton Colorado USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #59 - Mar 31^st, 2017 at 7:00pm Here is my entry. Cherry with a Malichite inlay. The lid is looser than I would like, but I have been having issues with fitments lately. Just means I need more time at the lathe
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Robert Hayward WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 774 Tampa area Florida USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #60 - Mar 31^st, 2017 at 8:25pm Nice job Curtis, eye pleasing shape.
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Re: Challenge and Trade
Reply #61 - Mar 31^st, 2017 at 8:29pm

I have had this posted in the gallery for a week or so, but I see most of the others are posted in this thread as well.

This box is turned from mountain ash (rowan) that I cut down in my back yard a few years ago. It had dried out and spalted and is very soft. The lid has an insert made from osage orange, which in turn has a few decorations cut with the use of the Joyner Jig.

Several coats of wipe on polyurethane and a beall buff to finish the piece.

Something interesting that happened when I was making the box is that I had the lid mounted on a jam chuck to make the recess for the insert. The lid was a nice fit on the jam chuck, I had popped it on and off once and it was just about a perfect fit - tight enough to turn the lid but popped off easily. After I glued (Titebond 2) the insert into the recess, I didn't think I would ever get the lid off the jam chuck. Apparently the fumes or moisture from the glue had caused the wood to swell just a little bit.

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william trench Senior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 269 South Salem USA	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #62 - Apr 1^st, 2017 at 3:16pm I did put my box on the gallery page but I see I am supposed to add it here ? Lacewood, Padauk, Wild Cherry Burl
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Re: Challenge and Trade
Reply #63 - Apr 1^st, 2017 at 9:59pm

Thanks everyone for participating. Now I'll pair us up randomly.
Here's another little twist.
PLEASE PM me "Guy Bratt" with your mailing address. I will PM you back with the address to whom you will send your creation.
When you send your package, post here that you have done so.
DO NOT indicate who you sent to.
When your trade arrives, post here again that you received it and from who, whom???

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Guy Bratt WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 940 Richmond Michigan USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #64 - Apr 2^nd, 2017 at 10:39pm PM's have been sent Please post here when you have sent your creation. DON"T tell who you sent it to. Thanks all for getting into this. I can't wait to receive my trade from..... I'm not telling. I can't place the name with the turning and I'm not gonna look! GREAT JOB EVERYONE
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Tony Rozendaal WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 1,003 East Troy, WI Wisconsin USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #67 - Apr 3^rd, 2017 at 4:57pm Mine has to go to the local club meeting tonight but should be in the mail by Wednesday, at the latest.
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Robert Hayward WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 774 Tampa area Florida USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #68 - Apr 4^th, 2017 at 8:48pm Mine was sent off on its journey early this morning.
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Bert Delisle WR Addict Offline Posts: 1,424 Calgary Alberta Canada Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #69 - Apr 5^th, 2017 at 12:35pm After club review last night the package is in the mail system!
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Guy Bratt WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 940 Richmond Michigan USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #70 - Apr 5^th, 2017 at 8:15pm My package is en route.
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william trench Senior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 269 South Salem USA	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #71 - Apr 8^th, 2017 at 2:48pm Thanks, Guy ! It's a beauty ! I love the Zebra striping and also the end grain pattern. Bill
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Reply #72 - Apr 8^th, 2017 at 7:26pm

David your package arrived today. Thumbs Up

I'll be taking it to my turning club to show off tomorrow.
It's a beauty. Thanks for the "shoe last" blank and the history of Hartt Shoe and Boot. I'm glad they saved the front of the original building.
I'm not sure what to do with the blank. Should I save it near the box you made for me? It's all part of the story. or, Should I create something and continue the story? This is hard. Hmmm Thank you very much.

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David Meade WR Noob Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 21 Quispamsis New Brunswick Canada	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #73 - Apr 9^th, 2017 at 7:02pm Gary make something with the blank, you will se they are butter smooth clear Maple a joy to work with. I am glad it arrived safely I don't suspect customs opened the package. The coin in the lid is called a Loonie up here $1 the date is irrelevant it wasjust the shiniest one I could find.
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Reply #74 - Apr 10^th, 2017 at 8:44pm

A medium flat rate box was at my front door this evening. Way too heavy to contain a 4" lidded box. What a surprise to find two big chunks of wood, walnut and cherry.

Wrapped up to the side was also that magnificent spalted mountain ash box pictured in Tony Rozendaal's post above. Thanks Tony, outstanding workmanship on that little box.

What is the second word written on the block of Cherry ? Did these two blocks of wood come from your property also ?

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Reply #75 - Apr 10^th, 2017 at 9:53pm

Robert Hayward wrote on Apr 10^th, 2017 at 8:44pm:

A medium flat rate box was at my front door this evening. Way too heavy to contain a 4" lidded box. What a surprise to find two big chunks of wood, walnut and cherry.

Wrapped up to the side was also that magnificent spalted mountain ash box pictured in Tony Rozendaal's post above. Thanks Tony, outstanding workmanship on that little box.

What is the second word written on the block of Cherry ? Did these two blocks of wood come from your property also ?

Thanks for the kind words. I think the word on the cherry is "Graves" which is the name of the folks where I cut the cherry, near Waukesha, WI. The walnut comes from a friend near Sullivan, WI.

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Curtis Warstler Senior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 354 Thornton Colorado USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #76 - Apr 11^th, 2017 at 7:37pm Hey all, Mine will be posting out on Friday had to make sure the finish was curred and need to sign the bottom.
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Bill Rockwood Active Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 218 Buena Park California USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #77 - Apr 11^th, 2017 at 7:47pm Sent mine last week, should be arriving somewhere today or tomorrow. Edit: I just checked the tracking, and the package was left on someone's porch yesterday (Tuesday) about 2pm (or so they say).
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David Meade WR Noob Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 21 Quispamsis New Brunswick Canada	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #78 - Apr 13^th, 2017 at 3:25pm Robert Hayward your fine piece of work arrived today. Well done nicely finished, a cleanly turned piece smooth curves and crisp details. Thank you
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Bert Delisle WR Addict Offline Posts: 1,424 Calgary Alberta Canada Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #79 - Apr 13^th, 2017 at 7:45pm Checked the mailbox today "lo and behold" a package from South Salem NY. What a beautiful piece Bill, it will command a place of prominence on the mantle right beside my soapstone grizzly bear. Thank you so much.
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Bill Rockwood Active Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 218 Buena Park California USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #80 - Apr 14^th, 2017 at 8:27pm Bert, your awesome unidirectional lidded box just arrived! Thank you sir, now proudly to be displayed in my office!
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Curtis Warstler Senior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 354 Thornton Colorado USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #81 - Apr 16^th, 2017 at 6:11pm Got my box and some pen blanks from bill last week it is very nice. Thanks a bunch for the extra's I do turn pens and they will go to some good use. Ran short of time this weekend, mine is posting out tomorrow. If all goes as planned it should arrive Wednesday or Thursday.
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Curtis Warstler Senior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 354 Thornton Colorado USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #82 - Apr 17^th, 2017 at 6:27pm Sent 😀 expected delivery is Wednesday.
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Tony Rozendaal WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 1,003 East Troy, WI Wisconsin USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #83 - Apr 19^th, 2017 at 12:29pm Curtis Warstler wrote on Apr 17^th, 2017 at 6:27pm: Sent 😀 expected delivery is Wednesday. Sure enough, it was delivered this morning. It looks even better in person than in the pictures. Thanks for the extras - they'll be put to good use.
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Curtis Warstler Senior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 354 Thornton Colorado USA Gender:	Re: Challenge and Trade Reply #84 - Apr 19^th, 2017 at 2:42pm Your welcome, an glad you like it. I hope tony hope you enjoy it as with most I am over critical of my own work, so it's good to here that you like it.
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