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It normally takes me about one and half hours to get to Yandles but thanks to road works and lots of Holiday traffic over three hours yesterday.
Took that long I had to wait until today to set my new lathe up.
All done now and a lot dirtier than in the photo.
First impressions are that this is...
Hi I’m Dave from Leeds. I’ve done lots of work on my scroll saw over the last few years but recently decided to try something new. I’ve made a few pens over the last few months both wood and acrylic but still have lots to learn. I started out with a generic £20 mandrel with the knurled nut...
I have now got my recently acquired wood lathe in the shed and set up ready to go. (My first wood lathe)
I have scoured the internet and woodturning forums and purchased lots and lots of goodies for the lathe.
The only thing I have not purchased is wood gouges because I really have no idea what...
Hi.
I'm just getting into wood turning and following lots of internet searches I'm going to start with pen turning. There seems to be lots of different options so I guess I will be asking for help when I get started.
Starting simple and hoping to work up to something amazing. :thumbs:
Really enjoying making picture pens
Seems as though I have a thing for skulls though !!!!
Second pen is lots of little stickers.
These are going into the SSAFA Pens ??
Just had an email from 1818auctioneers.co.uk they are holding a pen auction on Monday 27th March, I have looked at their online catalogue of 409 lots and there some interesting lots, so if anyone has an interest in old pens it's worth a look
Robin
For a Competition last year I used the magnetic cap system that is worth considering when making kitless. Lots of extra steps not needed to make this.
Peter.
Hi all! I came across this forum as I was gathering ideas in making my own pens and this forum is gold! Looking forward in seeing lots of amazing pens here and hopefully I can learn something from you all.