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  1. Bill Mooney

    Back in harness

    First turnings since March 2020. The first two blanks were kindly donated by David Shepherdson so I don’t know what the timbers are. The next two blanks are xcut Oak. The next blank is cocobolo donated by Mike Wilson. The last blank is unknown timber.
  2. Mike Bird

    New Member

    Hi I'm Mike just joined. I turn wood for fun not profit started about 12 years when I retired Other interest Golf. I make anything and everything if it fits into the Lathe. Pens I find interesting but I like making Bowls, Boxes and Clocks. Mostly given away to friends and family also if I can...
  3. M

    Classic Elite Fountain Pen.

    This is the final pen I have turned this week. I have always enjoyed this kit. Mike
  4. M

    Sierra Twist Pen Platinum and Black Titanium

    A lovely kit. The blank looks better in real life. Mike
  5. M

    Four Slimline Corina Pens

    Four more Slimline made with Corian Blanks. Mike
  6. M

    Sierra Click Pen Gold

    The first Sierra Click Pen I have made. Mike
  7. M

    Blame it on the beer

    Having been asked if it was possible to encapsulate fabric into a pen I foolishly say yes good she says can I have 30 please So I stupidly (alcohol is to blame) say yes. What do you think of the first 8 I would add the only other pen I have cast was a postage stamp pen as a momento of a trip to...
  8. M

    Celtic Knot Slimline Blank.

    Not a finished pen but a little first go at a Celtic knot. Mike
  9. J

    Ordering from Mike Kennedy of Twisted Shank timber supplies

    Hi Everyone, Having read a lot about Mike Kennedy of Twisted Shank timber supplies, I would like to order some pen blanks from him. I have looked at the Facebook page, but can't see how to do it on there. I have emailed Mike, only yesterday, but not heard anything, god I'm impatient!! What...
  10. P

    Another Day at Mike's

    I had another fantastic time at Mike Johnsons place today. We made my first wooden pen together. I did some of the turning, but most of the credit must go to Mike especially the finishing techniques which I have taken on board. He also kindly cut and drilled some wood and acrylic blanks for me...
  11. P

    A Big Thank You

    Hi There, Well I went down to Mike Johnson,s house today and was made most welcome by him and the family including the dog. I was quite taken aback by the amount of tools and equipment he has at hand. The advise and instruction he gave me was excellent, along with the money saving tips when...
  12. M

    fountain pen

    hi all. any recommened good fountain pen kit. cheers mike.
  13. Buckeye

    Happy Birthday, Mike, aka johns486

    I hope you had a good one:happybirthday::happybirthday: Peter
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