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This is the second pen I turned. I made the mistake of showing it off. Up to now I have made six of these for people.

Hi I am looking into upgrading my sharpening system I currently have a bench grinder. I went to Newark woodwork show yesterday and saw both the pro edge and the tormek in action, but I thought I would ask people who actually use them which they prefer rather than some one only interested in...

Silver AKA Eamonn knew I like to make models and has kindly sent me some plans of models so a big thank you and it just goes to show what type of people we have on this forum. Now it looks like I may just have to start another model.

I know this is lazy but i only come out of Hospital today . Looking for quality miniature box hinges & Clasps in UK I know people do not like releasing their source but worth an ask.

Hi all, Have my first Christmas market today. Hope i can stand it till the end of the day 8.00 pm, i'm very motivated as well. Set up begins at 10.00 am and the market starts at 1.00 pm, hopely there will be full of people and customers. Have nice day all, and i wish good luck to the other...

I was asked if I wanted a couple Woma's, the missus arrange it, so went around on Saturday evening to pick them up. What a disgusting state they were in. Some people shouldn't have pets.:rant::rant: I don't know how they put up with the putrid stink. :vomit: Spent hours on Sunday cleaning...

As part of my last order from Beaufort Ink, I decided to try a few kits. I had been admiring the results people were getting with the Mistral (in various models and finishes), but I was more interested in the reviews people were giving the kit quality. I will say that the Mistral kit I...

I've not so far got into posting videos, but there are several people here who have. However, it's something I'd like to play around with so I wonder if anyone can recommend some sensible software please, either free or paid for, that is best for editing videos? There seems to be quite a choice...

Hi Tax - long story and nothing to do with turning but very much linked but I was on a number of HMRC Tax webinars for being self employed. Many were asking about does doing craft fairs count as "trading" and the answer was yes it does... I also heard that tax people are visiting such...

Hi All, I have seen people use waterslide decals, so I thought I would try it out. Pen blank with nail art. - YouTube

Just got back from Llandudno where I called into the Blind Veterans Association to meet my two old mates Bill Mooney and Woody who were there this week teaching people how to turn pens. I stayed for a couple of hours just looking at what was being done for our ex service folks and came away...

Important news - I have got to the bottom of the problem. If cannot get on the forum as a result of being timed out, it isn't because the forum has gone down or that it has a problem. The problem is 99.9% certain to be to do with your IP address. Everyone online has an IP address, which is a...

This simulates you in the driver's seat of a car. You're driving down a road, when you see a big red hand flash in front of you. You have to put on the brakes. Then, the Reaction Time Test tells you how old you are, when it comes to driving. The test is based on reaction times of 2,000 people...

In the recent pricing thread I commented on the subject of people who come up to you at sales venues and say something like "I (or my grandad) could make one of those for half the price you are charging. In many cases they probably could, I know many grandads who are better turners than me. I...

I have already posted this on a Facebook group but since Bill Mooney is encouraging you all to annoy me I thought I had better get my revenge in first. Some (only slightly) tongue in cheek thoughts about the sorts of people who frequent groups and forums and why you should take care when...

I am very proud to think that tomorrow a few people will be given a pen turned by me as a Christmas gift, People that I've never met and probably never will. I have sold quite a few to people who have said they are for presents. A good feeling. :banana:

This week I sold a few pens...mainly Walnut, but also Apple. It got me thinking...are people more likely to buy a pen because the wood has a fancy name like Cocbolo, Padauk etc...or do people not really care? As a wood worker, I know which woods are easy to acquire and which woods are exotic or...

Love these for IT people. Techies. Peter.

Hi I'm looking into buying a new bandsaw and have found out Charnwood have an open day on 20th August 10-4 free entry and free bbq :drool: Chestnut products are there along with a couple of woodturning clubs and a couple of people demostrating a few bits. May be of use to a few people in the...

Made these for a lovely couple next door to us hope they like them