Acoustic iPhone Speaker/Amplifier (Baltic Birch) Giveaway!

Thanks to my friends, Brad and Myke from The Pen Addict Podcast, there has been some buzz and interest in the Acoustic iPhone Speakers/Amplifiers that I make.  I thought, why not do a giveaway of one for fun, so here is a chance for visitors of the blog to win one.

Actually, depending on how many entries we get, there may be multiple winners!​

​For every 100 entries (one per person please...), I'll do a drawing for a speaker!

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How to enter:​

To be entered into the drawing, just provide your name and email below by Friday, June 7th.  I'll do a randomized drawing of the entries and then post and email the winner!​ 

Also, feel free to leave a comment below of your favorite pens, etc as I'm always down for some inspiration!​

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Walnut Pen "Cubes" Project

I tend to tinker in the garage when I have a chance.  Although, there never seems to be enough hours in the day to get out there to create things!  This past week I was able to work on a little woodworking project making some minimalist-ish pen cubes from walnut.​

​There is always something satisfying when you create/make something for yourself or for others.

Below is a slide show of the process; enjoy!​

(Revised) Fisher Space Pen - AG7 Review

The first post on the blog for the AG7 was sort of a test run with the new site, but I feel that the pen deserves a more in-depth pictorial review.  So, this is a repost, but with more visual enjoyment! ​

​There is a small reflection of me in the clip; very shiny!

The history behind the AG7 was part of the appeal that drew me to wanting one, but Fisher makes a great product.​  These were, and are, the pens that are taken into space and to the moon due to the pressurized cartridge system.  This allows you to write upside down or in zero gravity (although I've never needed it for either of these scenarios...) 

​AG7, Left - Bullet Pen, Right

These babies usually run $50 retail, but I was able to pick one up for a steal on eBay for $28 with free shipping...no brainer!​  They are made of solid brass and are finished in a shiny, mirror-like chrome.  The break in the barrel seems to have a million threads when you are unscrewing it, but I guess it is less likely to come apart in space flight this way?... (joke)

If you've never written with a Fisher cartridge, the ink is smooth and not overly globby for a ball point.  The most fun with this pen has to be the "dual-action" knock mechanism.  To extend the tip you push the knock at the end and to retract, push the small side button which pops it back.  This motion is actually quite fun, but I'll warn you, could become annoying to co-workers or innocent bystanders.  It isn't really a quiet click.​

The pen has is somewhat slender, but even with larger hands as I have it doesn't feel uncomfortable in the least.  I enjoy the grip section where there are rings milled into the pen which adds a nice design element to it.​

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