Hand-made with affection
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326602)
Rockingham, Australia
June 24, 2020 8:55am CST
Vince has four brothers. One is two years older and belongs to a Men’s Shed group in Bunbury, a city in Western Australia. Men’s Sheds vary in some of their features but all are designed to provide fellowship and support to men. Some have well-equipped workshops; others might have discussions groups.
Like us, Vince’s brother is retired and has been honing his wood-working skills on his visits to the group he belongs to. For Vince’s birthday, he produced this beautifully crafted biro. It has been turned on a lathe. The timber is jarrah, a reddish wood native to Australia. The bulge makes it very comfortable to hold, especially for those who might be suffering from arthritis or stiff fingers.
It's always nice to receive a hand-made gift and Vince is very proud of his new biro.
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25 responses
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
24 Jun 20
Its so nice! What a talent he has.
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@arunima25 (85844)
• Bangalore, India
24 Jun 20
Hand made gifts always have more personal touch. And this one definitely looks a beautiful piece of art
And it definitely is thoughtful for people with arthritis and stiff fingers
And it definitely is thoughtful for people with arthritis and stiff fingers2 people like this
@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
24 Jun 20
That's nice and it looks comfortable to use.
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
24 Jun 20
This type of gift is far more cherishable than a shop bought one because it has been made with sweat and skill by the person who made it and is personal to you! It is a lovely looking pen and I hope Vince gets many years use out of it.
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@JudyEv (326602)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jun 20
Thanks. And behind every such gift is at least one or two failures while you were learning 
@jayanth_77 (7180)
• India
24 Jun 20
Beautifully crafted pen. The bulge is unusually large but looks ideal for people with arthritis and stiff fingers.
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@FourWalls (62692)
• United States
24 Jun 20
That is absolutely beautiful. I haven’t reached the point of needing an arthritis-friendly pen yet.
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@wolfgirl569 (96372)
• Marion, Ohio
24 Jun 20
That looks great. Those are the best gifts.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
26 Jun 20
That is really nice. I love the idea of men's sheds.
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@JudyEv (326602)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jun 20
@FayeHazel Our poor sods were snuck in through the back door and had a terrible time of it for years. They were all conscripts so they had no say in whether they went or not.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
29 Jun 20
@JudyEv Oh yes, so good for them to get another male perspective and have friendships. I feel so much for the Vietnam Vets - many here went over there and then when they came home had a harsh welcoming
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@DocAndersen (54407)
• United States
25 Jun 20
that is the coolest pen! I am always amazed by those that can turn wood into a work of art!
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@JudyEv (326602)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jun 20
@DocAndersen I'm sure you have many other talents.
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@DocAndersen (54407)
• United States
25 Jun 20
@JudyEv i am in the some that cannot learn!
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@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
24 Jun 20
Yes there is no match of a hand made gift and this looks very good
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@snowy22315 (171115)
• United States
25 Jun 20
That is pretty cool! Handmade stuff is the best. However, once my mother got into jewelry making, she made me an owl bracelet and it fell apart..
. She told me she could fix it, but I forgot to bring it back to her.
. She told me she could fix it, but I forgot to bring it back to her.1 person likes this
@JudyEv (326602)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jun 20
Some home-made stuff doesn't always cut it. We always worry a bit about the glue holding when we glue something.
@JudyEv (326602)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jun 20
Generally a lot of effort and thought go into hand-made gifts.
@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
27 Jun 20
I dont think we have a thing like that here, men's sheds. I want a woman's shed now
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@JudyEv (326602)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Jun 20
It started off all about Vietnam Vets and men's health. But now they're open to all men.
