Moonshine Pens

wct1188

So I've got a friend selling pens made from reclaimed wood from old moonshine stills busted by the ABC here in Franklin County.

Mason Woodworking - Home of the Franklin County Moonshine Pens

It is a small operation and I was wondering if I could post something about it here. In about a week I'll even be able to link with an article written in the Franklin News Post written by Morris Stevens about him making the pens.

wct1188

So please, any feedback on what you guys think would be great. And if you know someone who might be interested pass along the link or share it on some social media. Soon Todd will be offering copies of Morris Stevens' book for Morris that give a great history of our local tradition. And if you know the name Clive Love, Todd may be getting some wood from some of Clive's old stills that he used to run, Clive is kin to Todd and is going to help Todd locate some of the old stills. Thanks for your time.

Smaug

I love em and would be happy to pass along the info.

wct1188

Thank you very much, I know he will appreciate it.

captainshooch

Would not mind having one myself. Nice work!

wct1188

Yeah, Todd does some amazing work with wood for it mainly being a hobby.

punkin

Love the bolt action one. I suspect i couldn't afford it.

wct1188

Check his website. They are very reasonably priced even though they are hand turned and the wood isn't quite renewable. There are only so many old stills around here, people aren't making it as much as they used to and they aren't using as many submarine pots anymore. Several other woodworkers Todd knows said he was selling them too cheap.

punkin

very reasonable, i'd still love the pen without the still wood story though. Just found the kits, your friend is right, he's selling too cheap.

wct1188

It really isnt about the profits, its more about preserving the history

Kapea

What caliber is the bolt-action one? Does it have a primer in the top? :D

Very nice writing instruments Todd! Got any made from old Bondurant Brothers' stills? ;)

wct1188

I'd have to ask him what caliber exactly

captainshooch

Heck I wanted 257 weatherby but could not find it in the check out section lol. Ordered the bolt action pen. DA:O

captainshooch

Might get a couple more for x mas gifts. Wonder if hell make me one out of lignum vitae , I can supply the wood.

wct1188

They will make great and unique gifts. And he may do that. Just send him an email through his website and ask. He may be adding another section to the website offering other pens he has made separate from the shine pens.

captainshooch

Thanks @wct1188 . I will email direct.

dellae

Just had to have that bolt action one - at that price mad not to.

wct1188

Yeah, they are very well made, you'll love it.

punkin

Saw a really nice steampunk version of the bolt action kit yesterday while researching, i may ask him to build me one.

Sounds like you've done his business a big favour, maybe he'll link back to our forum from his site on his contacts page in return.

wct1188

I'll definitely suggest that to him and then consult with the admins

wct1188

Correction: the news article will be written by Morris Stephenson and the old shiner is Cecil Love. Apologies