scotian12
Member
Don ...Those were two great personalities that you worked with . We are privileged to have three great pen makers to pass on their knowledge to all of us. Darrell
3rd Annual Russ Fairfield Slim Line challenge
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With only 6 entries so far Im looking to see some stiff competition for first place this year.
You have 11 days covering 2 weekends to make a pen and get it submitted. Plenty of time to make a superb pen and get it in.
You have 11 days covering 2 weekends to make a pen and get it submitted. Plenty of time to make a superb pen and get it in.
I have only seen pens in wood by Russ but that doesnt exclude acrylics, resins or metal from the contest.
its_virgil
Member
Russ used Pacific Yew almost exclusively because of allergies to many other woods. I don't recall him using other materials.
Do a good turn daily!
Don
Do a good turn daily!
Don
BradG
Member
That would suck royally wouldn't it 
Having a passion for wood turning but being allergic to wood.
Having a passion for wood turning but being allergic to wood.
I have not forgotten the Russ Fairfield Competition! I have been a little busy but we have just recieved our 10th submission and I know there are more out there. They are lurking in the dark just waiting to pounce on those poor unaware pen makers that think they have it all sewn up. Still the better part of a week to get a pen made and in the competition.
nope the 25th at midnight. This one last a little longer for those focused on entring other contests as well. I had to go look again to make sure.:biggrin:
its_virgil
Member
Darrell,
Yes they were....both of them. I still visit with Jay every chance I get. I travel to Ft. Worth frequently. Thanks Darrell.
Do a good turn daily!
Don
Yes they were....both of them. I still visit with Jay every chance I get. I travel to Ft. Worth frequently. Thanks Darrell.
Do a good turn daily!
Don
CharlesJohnson
Member
Lets try this. Pictures and samples from last years Russ Fairfield contest.
First a Fat Line
A Russ LIne
A long line
Links for the pictures you can copy and paste IF you cant see them
http://www.penturners.org/forum/att...irfield-memorial-slimline-contest-fatline.jpg
http://www.penturners.org/forum/attachments/f170/71020d1329886017-russ-fairfield-memorial-pg
http://www.penturners.org/forum/att...ld-memorial-slimline-contest-longline-01b.jpg
http://www.penturners.org/forum/att...rfield-memorial-slimline-contest-dscf0886.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc330/linarestribe/7ca785f2.jpg
http://www.penturners.org/forum/att...rfield-memorial-slimline-contest-p2220257.jpg
I'm sorry to get off topic.The little boxes with red x's,Why do I get these instewad of pictures? What to do to fix this? Thank you. And sorry for the interuption.
Haynie
Member
Gee. I must not be one of the cool kids. I do not have permission to view the links.
I can see them even in your quotes. Did you go to the next page (Page 2) and were they visible there? We think its because the link for the photos is tied into the management side of last years bash and general membership cant see them.
RMayoIII
Member
I'm sort of newish at pen making but I know enough to know that Russ Fairfield was amazing! I've learned a lot from his videos and tutorials and am looking forward to entering in this contest. I hope my attempt is something he'd have been proud of. Good luck to everyone!
We have 12 entries now in the Contest as we head down our last week. Still plenty of time to be inspired and make a pen for the contest.
Getting Closer
We have 16 entries and we are counting down towards the last 24 hours. Plenty of time to make a pen and finish it up tomorrow if you havent started already.:biggrin: Some very good looking pen from some great turners. Make sure you get yours in.
We have 16 entries and we are counting down towards the last 24 hours. Plenty of time to make a pen and finish it up tomorrow if you havent started already.:biggrin: Some very good looking pen from some great turners. Make sure you get yours in.
Now would be a good time to make that pen. Nothing like waiting to the last minute to spark creativity and passion. The contest closes tonight at 11:59 pm Dont be late.
A little over 7 hours to get a pen in to the competition. You can make a pen in under 7 hours right? Closing time is 11:59 tonight, dont wait for "last call".