problems

Hi Guys, I like stepless joints on my bullet case pens, so I am a bit limited. I have found these in the US and thought I would try, but these are also great for going kitless without the tap and die problems...

I’ve been asked if I can make some pens with a logo in them ( no copy right problems) I don’t do casting so am looking for someone to do the casting for me.

Have to make a few shaving bowls. What finish will resist the water? Not CA please as it gives me major sinus and eye problems. Phil

Hi guys, I’m new to turning pens, but recently have been having problems with the bushes sticking to the blank after applying a ca finish. I have tried the tapered plastic bushes as well, but find that when breaking the bush off the blank, the finish is chipping. Have tried using a parting tool...

I've watched a few tutorials & they are always pretty helpful but are there any that cover working when you have a disability or problem that stops you working normally? I have problems with one leg that mean I can't stand correctly (probably not the right word but you will get my meaning) I...

Hi, and Happy New Year to all! I have finally got round to getting some kit for pen turning. I went for the Axminster Precision Pro lathe in the end which looks to be a nice setup. I know it is limited in terms of size but for the foreseeable future I am focusing only on pens. One of the...

Hi guys, Been trying to contact pencrafts.co.uk with no avail. Are they still trading? The "contact me" button sends you to a 403 page, so internet problems on their side. I have even found their email address and sent a mail to them, still no answer. Any thoughts, Kelvin

Sorry guys, but i've been having major problems getting onto the forum over the last couple of days & the problems are still continuing at the moment (at first I thought the forum was down)! In the meantime if anyone wants to contact me with regards to these moulds I'm making or any other...

This was a project of which I had no idea of the problems I would encounter. I started by creating blank of 12mm square. The cellulose paint was about 9mm so I glued the pieces to build up then trimmed down on bandsaw. Drilling had to be done in many bites as the heat generated softened the...

Les Elm is reporting that he is still having problems. Is everybody able to log on OK, post OK and PM OK?

Just trying to post a picture to see if I am encountering problems that some may be having

This is the first winder in a Slimline total failure. I have read over time so many problems I reckon these winders are wonderful normally. Peter.