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Although I joined a few years back, I don't peek on this side of the pond often - my neglect. However, I have been conversing with Alan Morrison and thought I'd share a pen that he mentioned. And as is typical for me, share the process so that others can have a head start. Since this is my...

As I have been quiet lately and wanting to get over the shock of turning a pen:face::face::face: I decided to start another turned project this is just to show the progress so far it has not got a name but is more of a make it up as I go. The first part is turned and ready to be turned around...

Feel free to join in folks - this is intended to be a "hints and tips from our mates" kind of thread. Several people on this forum have been extremely helpful to me personally over the years, in getting my photos sorted, so every now and then, its good to pass on some of the stuff we've learned...

I've got my warehouse sorted, but my workshop has had to take second place. Where do I start? :sob:

I am starting a new section on the Forum - Who the F***s That PM me your photos of when you were younger or doing something different and I will post them on a weekly basis to see if we can guess who you are. I will start with the first one and give you a clue ! It ain't me

Some lovely Ebonite from Phil at Beaufort ink. I love working with this stuff. This is the first of these i've made. Im not 100% happy with it, but it's a start.

I have finaly got this sussed....i am drilling out the bullet heads and resizing and seating the bullets into the cases....if i use a 1/4" drill then the transmision is a push fit into the case.....so no kit parts! If others would like some of these i may start offering to do them.....i have...

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...

Something different. This took two whole days to build and I am sort of pleased with it. Start casting resin next week and looking forward to the experience. Cheers Frederick

Hi all First of sorry for not been posting for a while been very busy, and not been on here. first of all l am on PIP, {disability allowance} and l am getting told more and more l should set up on my own full time business. l have a 1000 questions l need help with but l will keep it short, l...

Hi Guys I am brand new to this I have never made a pen before. I was asked by a friend to help him with machining some bullet cases to turn into pens. I did a google search to see what it is all about. I found the whole subject fascinating and decided to have a go. I have a small hobby workshop...

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.

Hi, can someone advise which is the best wood to start with for a beginner.

Well after finishing the last two pieces I posted today I thought I would start by cleaning some blanks ready to rough turn and start on the top part of another project but when i started to turn that piece I decided to use it for something else and then the second piece was some green Oak which...

Hi Everyone, After being asked for a pen that couldn't be "made" using a kit, I have decided to take the plunge and start educating myself, through YouTube and practical exercises, in creating one or more examples of the "kitless" pen. I am the sort of person who does research and read, but has...

First pen of the new year, and a gift for a friend of the wife. What a nice way to start 2018! Happy new year everyone

Hi All, Been too hot in the shed for turning so I have started to make a few blanks. Will start to throw a bit of wood into the mix on the next few castings. The blanks in the video are made with Opti cast 100 resin, Alumilite and pearlx colours. Resin Pen blank - YouTube

I've just about run out of CA glue for finishing pens so need to purchase some more! I have been using Chestnut & some I purchased from TM but am wondering if it's all pretty much the same or are some better quality than others? I don't want to start a debate on other finishes as I already use...

I had a go at doing a part dye stabilisation. I placed the blanks vertically in some dye and stabilising resin, and let capillary action draw it up to a bout a third. I then stabilised in cactus juice. The red didn't go a deep as I thought, but it is a start at adding a little interest into the...

I recently got most of the parts to start Stabilising wood and making blanks. I picked up a few links from a thread on this site for most of the hardware so thanks to those who shared where they got the kit. It is very early days for me but I am really enjoying the experience. I have recorded...