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  1. CraftyNick

    Pen case

    Can anyone please tell me what pen cases they use? I tend to use the Turners Retreat velvet boxes but it does push the price of my pens up as I don’t charge for them. They do protect the pen in the post though. There certainly are many cheaper case options out there but how good are they? Many...
  2. B

    Pen bushings

    Does anyone know where I can find stainless steel bushings? Thanks in advance. Buck
  3. D

    Help Please.

    I have a TM Ares kit that I have been told to make into a birthday pen due to lock down, Can anyone tell me what size the bushings are? they say Sierra but only have TM bushings, and it's all been in storage for a year !!! Thanks in advance.
  4. geordie0928

    Help

    Hi, Can some one help me out on this. What is one of these MORSE TAPER DRILL DRIFT, I have been looking one ebay for thing to buy for my new lathe when I get it, and I came across this thing and I haven't a clue on it. So please help a lost soul in need. Thanks in advance...
  5. alan morrison

    metal sheets

    I would like to incorporate copper/brass /aluminium into my pens and would appreciate guidance on the optimum thickness to use. The sheeting would be to highlight between two different woods. I would be grateful to know a good source. Thanks in advance Alan
  6. J

    pen press

    Just wanted to ask what do you use for pressing pens, i have looked at the axminster one and don't really want to fork out £60, i have seen a few ideas on youtube but thought id ask to see what you guys recommend, Thanks in advance Jim
  7. D

    TM Delta instructions

    As title says does anyone have the assembly instructions for these kits? Have emailed TM but if anyone can help that would be good Thanks in advance.
  8. KevinMc

    Pyrography Machine - recommendations

    Hi all... I fancy having a go at pyrography.... I do this Woodturning thing for fun... I don’t sell things or do this in any professional way so ...with that as a background.... What’s the recommendations for possible machine choice? Thanks in advance Kevin:banana:
  9. D

    Forum Discount Codes

    Can anyone help the discount code for Taylor Mirfield doesn't seem to work. I thought it was an ongoing code like the other suppliers on her |I have used? Thanks in advance a pm would be ok if it isnt meant to be listed also Mods delete if not allowed
  10. D

    How do you square your blanks?

    I use a barrel trimmer for my 7 mm slimlines and am going to be ordering other kits so don't know the best way to square kits with different bores. So just wondering how you guys do it. Thanks in advance.
  11. D

    Help choosing a couple of Pens

    I have been told I am making a pair of pens for a wedding present?! My question is what pens would be good as a his n hers set? Any suggestions welcome, thanks in advance.
  12. D

    Any Charnwood W824 users here?

    I'm looking for users of the Charnwood W824 lathe and there opinions Thanks in advance
  13. ni9eofse7en

    Replacement belts

    Any ideas on where to get a new drive belt for my Titan Disc/Belt sander TTB045 BTS. Thanks in advance.
  14. Penpal

    Birthdays

    With over 1.500 members that is a lot of birthday greetings in a year to look forward to. Happy birthday in advance to everyone. Peter.
  15. Sgreen

    Oak Sleepers

    I was wondering if anyone has tried cutting up a railway/garden sleeper to make blanks. Did it work? The one I am looking at is brand new, untreated 4inch x 8 and is 6foot long. The ones I have seen are £30 but I have been told I can get them even cheaper. I have the tools to re-cut down to...
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