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  1. J

    Heavy powders and objects help

    Hey all I've been having so much fun mixing with alumilite I thought I'd have a go with some heavy glitters and large foil objects about 3mm big hearts It seems it doesn't matter how long I leave the resin to gell they sink to the bottom or introduce too much air for the pot to get rid of Has...
  2. S

    First pen of 2018. PSI Tudor Twist Pen.

    This is a PSI 'Tudor Twist Pen'. In pics I've seen of the kit, makers tend to have the body barrel in plain curves. I thought I'd try and make it a bit more interesting. I wanted to offset the heavy cap fitting and the ornate metalwork with some heavy turned detail and weight in the barrel. To...
  3. woodhacker

    Siroccos

    Well finally had a go at the Sirocco kits bought a bit since. Found I had to glue two of the bodies as they had a slack fit but that could have been down to me (am a wee bitty heavy handed) Rosewood I'm sure I got this blank from Jim. Noticed the gap and put it right afterwards. a Timberbits...
  4. L

    Music pen in olivewood

    First time in making this style pen and I can recommend it. Easy to assemble and not too heavy when made with wood. :thumbs:
  5. Bammer

    Steam Punk Action

    First time I've played with this kit, really like it, quite heavy and bit of fun.
  6. Winemaker

    ID wood please

    Going through my stock of wood and found this piece can anybody identify it for me :nooidea: it's very heavy if that helps Many thanks
  7. Penpal

    A Lesson Reinforced.

    I have seen ,heard over a long time now the dangers of using drilling machines as sanders etc pushing against the shaft. The morse taper can let go under these circumstances. I have read so many times of people using drilling machines as a form of lathe etc. This week my Mill Drill was...
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