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  1. P

    First of Two

    Just finished the first one for a friend. Next one is with a red hat. I'm pleased how it's turned out. Must give him a name now. I think I'll call him Elmer.
  2. G

    Problem turning Burr

    I have had a few goes turning Burr Blanks without success The wood keeps splitting especial near the ends can anyone give me ideas of what I can do with this turning. Glen:sob::sob::sob:
  3. bassethound

    Melted Brass Revisit!

    Well I am nearly ready to give up on this Bugger! decided to try another bit of brass for the overturned one the other week but it ended up crap finishing with some marks.. :vangry: Not really, I don't give up that easy, Mk 3 should be ok honest! :funny: :rolling:
  4. W

    Old turner, but new here

    Good morning (at least morning in Michigan USA) to all. I have been turning pens since approximately 2002 when I was introduced to them. :banana: I do not sell them (although I did when I started) I either keep them or give them away to family and friends. :winking: I am no expert as I make...
  5. G

    Segment Pen Blanks

    After looking at some great segment pens on the forum I would love to try and make some. Can anyone give me the know how for making the blanks. Glen:drool:
  6. Penpal

    Three presents for grandchildren in America.

    Two are married and the lass just graduated as a Chemical Engineer, her husband is at Uni doing communication. His brother graphic design. THe mother our daughter visiting just fell in love with them so she will get one made tomorrow.Her husband I will give a wooden pen to of very rare Aussie...
  7. Phil Dart

    Heeeeeelp!

    I've had better days. The front bearing on my lathe is completely buggered. Managed to source a new one from Myford - managed to dis-assemble the head to get at it, but I just CANNOT get the old bearing off the spindle. Are any of you engineers able to give me some tips?
  8. wm460

    Ready For The May Pen Comp.

    The gear I ordered for the May competition finally arrived, . Wonder if our Super Moderator will give me an extension?:devil::devil:
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  9. R

    Yew pen fail

    So close to a nice pen - but due to a moment of utter stupidness I put the centre band in the wrong end of the cap and the grain really shows it. Dam thing will not move - smacked it to within an inch of destruction using a transfer punch. Give up time to strip it off an reuse the kit. Lessoned...
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