I am a bit of a woodworker . . . but not a pen turner.  I do own a lathe . . . but have never turned or assembled a pen.

About four and a half years ago I decided to take a huge Cedar tree that had grown on our property over the past 75 - 100 years to a local saw mill.  It was in three massive logs and took me a loader and two trips with my trailer.  The saw mill operator said "That thing doesn't look worth cutting up - are you sure?"  We cut up that whole trunk (probably an 80 ft tree) and I found some of the most beautiful wood I'd ever seen -- or smelled.

I wanted to share this wood with others who would appreciate it - and Ebay has been the perfect method.  I've cut wood for duck calls, stoppers, lures, amulets, pen cases, boxes, small chests -- and, of course, pens.  I've also built six Cedar chests myself.

I've now sold and shipped over 600 pen blank sets (typically 12 blanks) all over the world.  I try to include a few extras . . . and maybe some Walnut, Birch, Pacific Coast Maple, Alder or Osage Orange.  Everyone has enjoyed the look, feel and smell of the Cedar and I have enjoyed meeting many new people!  I have never recieved a negative feedback on my pen blanks - and if I don't send a woodworker exactly the mix of heartwood and sapwood he (or she) was looking for that is easily fixed next time they order.  In over 500 orders I've never had one person not pay or send me a bad check or money order. Kudos to woodworkers!

I'd love to sell all kinds of wood . . . but for now, it's mainly this great slab of Aromatic Cedar.  Most of my wood is rough cut in full 1" planks - 4 to 6 inches wide.  But, I have some chunks that I can use - so if you have a special request just let me know. 

Thanks,

Larry