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I have mentioned a few times about the challenge of using slim stock, namely vintage cellulose tubes that are very narrow and pre-drilled. In order to use this material for the barrel, section and the cap I went down the route of making a pen where the cap screws onto the end of the section...

Hi all. Now the picture thumbnail file shows this picture upside down. When I open it, the picture is orientated the correct way. Let's see what happens here..........:pray::funny: Just practicing. All done with a skew. I quite like these. I must stop working close to the chuck though, I...

I recently inherited a lathe from my father. We did some turning when i was younger and thought i would try and "turn" my hand at some pen making. My question is where is best place to go shopping for mandrels, etc. i am close to Axminster power tools but they feel over priced. Is there a good...

A few more turned today Guy Fawkes (or the film V) Look on the bright side... Ghost Rider (looks so much better close up) Really enjoyed turning these :thumbs::thumbs:

Been asked by my sister for a footstool with storage so I got on with the legs. Not perfect match but close enough, I should imagine that with practice I could get things like this a little close as i am so use to doing one off's. Now to make the rest of it I have already prepared the wood for...

Anyone know why the twist pens close as you write with the,. I know they lock out as you twist to open the pen and slightly drop back to lock, but as "i" write they gradually close. I am a leftie.

From the Hand made Show last Saturday, the bloke showed me how the Filament appearance is achieved in the light bulbs using LED Strips, never been up close enough before. High expectations travelling 400 miles to show from Melbourne. Peter.

Hi, sorry if this is an obvious problem, I've just started making pens -well haven't made one yet. I've made a blank drilling jig and glued the brass barrels in, but they don't seem to want to get on the mandle, got one jammed half on before it pushed off the wooden blank then it was a difficult...