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Hello folks I purchased a keyless chuck and the first time I have gone to use it, it has seized closed on the drill bit. It is under warrant and will be going back (at the company's expense so I am waiting for them to try to say it must be returned under my own cost. The law on that is not in...

I have been asked to make a special Mistral fountain pen for someone and to supply it in a wooden pen box. I want to laser engrave a message on the lid. The box needs to be quite posh and large enough to hold a fountain pen. If someone could point me in the direction of some nice wooden pen...

Just experimenting with triangular design. The pine was a mistake, though I'm still practising on scrap wood. Wanted to see how it looks on Phil's new Etesia kit. All comments appreciated. Alan

3 more sierras came on Saturday from John (fortress). 1 Lest We Forget blank & 2 BVUK logo blanks. 3 beautiful pens. THANK YOU VERY MUCH John for your generosity it is very appreciated again.:thumbs:

I got a parcel from Paul he, in it were 2 pens & a letter opener as fundraisers for Blind Veterans UK. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your kind donation, it is very much appreciated. I’m going to Llandudno so I’ll take them with me.

I have acquired a number of 50 caliber cartridge cases I would like to make a couple of pens out of some of them. Anybody done this before any advice would be appreciated.

Hi guys I'm a newbie silver fox just got my scrollsaw looking forward to learning and hopefully get plenty of help as I think I will need it so a little question my computer is busted so is there anywhere I can get patterns to buy as cant print anything at the moment any help appreciated tks

It's been a year since I joined this forum. During this time I have learnt a wide range of skills and techniques. I have received great advice and even managed to get some tuition from a fellow member. I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has helped me, it is very much appreciated...

I got a lovely surprise today when I opened my parcel up, it was a beautiful slimline from Cumbrian Craig. It is beautifully made & finished with a feel as smooth as silk. Thanks Craig for your kindness it is most appreciated, a lovely gift. Well done mate, a vast improvement & a pen to...

I see all your beautiful photographs of your beautiful pens on here and have realise using my camera phone to take photos on my work desk just isn't enough! What do you guys use to photograph your pens? What is the best way to lay out the pen? Do you use flash or lighting? Thanks All AC p.s...

The postie called yesterday with a parcelfrom flexi (our Mark Tassel). There were 12 .303, 12 .308 cartridges & 5 bullet nibs. Thank you for your generosity Mark it is very much appreciated.

Wet sanding (to 15K) and plastic polish give me a great finish on acrylic and CA. Ebonite is a new challenge? And thoughts would be appreciated.

I got a really nice parcel off Woody yesterday. It was my cave sign from Ted Grainger of Veterans Woodcraft, thanks for forwarding it on Woody it is much appreciated. I must give Ted a really big THANK YOU for making the sign ,it is brilliant & I like my new monicker Ted. As promised a couple of...

Hi, Having been asked to make a "nice pen" for a family member, I bought a couple of Alumilite/burr blanks and have turned one down, but would like to know how best to put a good finish on it. I have read much on the site about finishing, and see that it is a matter of personal preference and...

I got 3 lovely pens from our Vic for Blind Veterans. 2 pens in Afghan ply & the other in teak from HMS Ajax, which I sent to Vic. Thank you once again for your generosity Ic, it is so much appreciated.

I got two parcels, one from Mike Johnson with five beautiful pens & one Afghan play bolt action pen from Vic Perrin. Thank you both for your generosity it is very much appreciated. No pics I'm afraid as my eyes are still numb from the laser treatment. I won't know if it has done any good till...

Hi all Can anyone recommend a good spray varnish (gloss) I am currently using a brush on various projects (pens and Christmas ornaments mostly) and find it gives a bit of a brushy finish. I was going to try spray varnish but am not sure of the best approach. Also any brush tips would be...

Received a package of pen kits from our Scott today thanks mate they arrived just in time I have just run out of slimline & sierra kits they are much appreciated I was going to make a bowl today but I may change my mind LOL