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I know it's a long post, but please have a read of this - it's important The software behind the Penturners Forum is changing, because the current platform is decidedly archaic! Back in the day, vBulletin was the best of the bunch. It's the software that has powered the Forum since the...

ok, curiosity has finally got the better of me and it needs to be satisfied.. i see lots of piccies that people put up, generally in facebook groups, of their lathe setups...a lot of them show their tools hanging on a wall behind the lathe, meaning one would have to reach over the big spinny...

Well, the BBC for whom I used to have the greatest respect for as the great broadcasting institution that it used to be, are trying to send us all into a post covid vegetative state of moronic depression, blaming everyone else for the reason that they are where they are! Fortunately not everyone...

I don't post much on here now as most of my time is spent teaching other people to turn wood but I thought you lot might find this interesting. Woodturning has long been considered an "old men in sheds" type hobby / work / pastime, and generally, with the odd exception, that has proved to be...

Hi all, As some know already I am having to thin right down what I do, as such I have a box of 50 surplus kits, I have had a quick total up and it's frightening what the costs are..... What I would like to do is two boxes of 25 kits+ extras to two separate people to give more people a chance...

So I got up this morning to the wife and son saying I had to watch this youtube video and while it's funny it is so so very true what people think they are doing is correct and following the guide lines anyway enjoy Super Bowl Pod - SNL - YouTube James :funny::funny::funny:

Since I have been turning pens and the odd bowl or 2 I have noticed that sometimes there is huge difference in prices for what looks like the same item. People don't appreciate the time and skill that goes into turning things that are hand made. The time, effort and the materials used to finish...

Never been 86 before this on our fathers day father of 78 people ie Wilma and me plus,just our family. Peter.:goesred::goesred::goesred:

I think this Pen is great, now to see Sunday Market people think the same. First time on Show :pray:

The CEO of Euro Exim Bank Ltd certainly got economists thinking when he said: “A cyclist is a disaster for a country's economy. He does not buy a car and does not take a car loan. Does not buy car insurance. Does not buy fuel. Does not send his car for servicing and repairs. Does not use paid...

i am thinking of using some aluminium in my segmenting and was wondering what glue people use?

There seem to be many types of 'resin' blanks. Kirinite, polyester, acrylic, gps and more. What have people found to be the pros and cons of these different types please? Jim

Pay special attention to the wording and spelling. If you know the bible even a little, you'll find this hilarious! It comes from a catholic elementary school test. Kids were asked questions about the old and new testaments. The following statements about the bible were written by children...

People are often shocked when they find out how bad an electrician I am:face::face:

Is it just me but every time I look in the for sale section it seems that it mainly is people selling pen blanks on a very regular basis. Should these be in the section "Sellers Forums"? Are these people just taking the mickey and jumping on Phil Dart kind nature. OK I got out of the bed the...

Hi I like doing these gives practice on a few techniques and I get something useful at the end which I can give away. These two have gone one off to neighbours the other apparently is off to America? As a little present. Kevin :banana:

Well after reading loads of threads about resin casting,watching u tube,loads of people showing how to make pen blanks I tried,I followed the instructions and tried what other people try,still I get bubbles in my blanks,they look good and about half way down machining I hit the bubbles and they...

Remove article 15 of the Offensive Weapons Bill (HC Bill 232) - Petitions Some of you may be interested in this. Please pass it on to all British people.

It is with much regret to inform you because of the way I have been treated by another Forum I am after taken note of many people who have a lot of profession experience of Forums to stop all my dealings with forums. I have made many friends on this forum and gained a lot of experiences and I am...

Hi all {admin please delete if not allowed} As most of you know me from the scroll saw section l have a announcement to make, l have been approach by a group to help out at S2R they are setting up a woodworking afternoon mental and disabled people. {may be longer} S2R Create Space | Mental...