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Does anyone know it these are available anywhere, preferably slimline but could be others, the ones I've seen all look like badminton rackets and aren't suitable as it's for some enthusiasts.
I was asked to make a pen for someone who has difficulty holding a Round bodied pe.
No suitable Acrylic blanks were available so made my own Octagonal Celluloid acrylic from Conway Stewart.
Hi all,
Need some help please on getting started with casting resin blanks and stabilising, I have a reasonable amount of spalted wood I got off my Grandad when we emptied his workshop, and need to get it in a form suitable for turning.
From what I've read a vacuum chamber would be what I...
This is the old. It’s cold, it’s damp and although it’s served it’s purpose, it’s time to go.
Now this turning has got a hold of me, I have built something suitable and it’s dry and warm:thumbs:
It’s just about finished, so I’ll be back making pens and enjoying this forum:thumbs:
Regards...
A friend in the south is knocking down a Acacia tree and has asked me if some of the wood would be suitable for pen making, he says it looks red.
Advice please
Glen
Hi guys,
I have a friend who is desperate for a pen made using a blue & white blank ( massive Sheffield Wednesday fan ), despite searching various retailers websites and eBay I can't seem to find anything suitable, I did find a nice blank in the states but the guy won't post to the UK, can...
I'd like to have a go at making a dip pen, probably in metal. Where do you folks buy your knibs and the tubular part (name?) that holds the knib itself? I do have a selection of old knibs somewhere but I don't know how suitable they are as they're quite old and some of them are very small. TIA.
Hi all,
I have a quick question or two about Corian, and hopefully it is not too daft!
First, I have 'acquired' a small sample of corian, which is far to thin to be of any use. However, if I cut it in half and stuck the two half's together, it would be thick enough (I think) to dress a pen such...
I went for a walk today near where i live, the wooded area is being turned back to heathland as it was years before.
All the spruce trees have been cut down, i found three bits that i think would be suitable for small bowls. Anyone know what it's like to turn.
There is loads of suitable bits...
I have just received, at short notice, a request for a quality matching rollerball and pencil for a golden wedding anniversary present. The Mistral would have been ideal, but the pencil kit is not available yet. Can anyone suggest a suitable alternative, as matching pen and pencil kits seem to...