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  1. nimrod

    Dust/Shavings Extractor

    I am looking to buy a small extractor about 50lt mainly for sawdust shavings extraction, my main concern is noise the garage wall is not very soundproof, I would be grateful for any recommendations. Robin
  2. KevinMc

    Pyrography Machine - recommendations

    Hi all... I fancy having a go at pyrography.... I do this Woodturning thing for fun... I don’t sell things or do this in any professional way so ...with that as a background.... What’s the recommendations for possible machine choice? Thanks in advance Kevin:banana:
  3. J

    Hi guys I'm new to the forums

    I'm a old guy that's disabled and looking to start turning some pens for family. Have a life time of working with wood , but not when it's spinning around ! I have a small lathe and mandral - cheapo pen kit some blanks ect. What i need help with is what type chisels will i need. And any...
  4. KevinMc

    UK platter blank supplies? Any recommendations?

    Hi I want to practice platter turning. So I don’t want or need expensive woods Any recommendations for reasonably priced suppliers? Kevin :banana:
  5. S

    Parting tool, recommendations?

    I'm putting my kit together. I have some nice carbide chisels being made up for me by Glenn at UK woodcraft and carbide chisels in Essex. I'm looking for a good quality parting tool for pen work. Something to part small projects of course, but also to cut tenons and grooves. Can anybody...
  6. fingwe

    Engineering Lathe Recommendations?

    Hi, I'm considering buying an engineering lathe to be able to make kitless pens, as well as metal turned calligraphy pens. I really know next to nothing about engineering lathes - could anyone give a recommendation on a decent one. Price isn't so much of an issue, but I am a little pushed for...
  7. nimrod

    Laser Engraver

    I'm thinking about buying a Laser Engraver has anyone got any recommendations. Robin
  8. G

    Pen Blank Vice

    Just had a pillar drill given to me. I will need a PEN BLANK Vice, any recommendations . Glen:praying:
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