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I made this pen up thinking it was a Sierra. Can anyone tell me what it is please.

Sierra Pen and Letter opener set. In Beechwood, finished with Melamine. I have yet to decide what box to make for this, Thinking of spalted beech. :thinks:

Due to a blank splitting whilst turning it today I did something that I really should not make a habit of, at least, that is, according to Mrs G. I started thinking .............. Amongst the many things I was thinking about, one thing in particular stuck in my mind. No doubt thousands of pen...

Hi everyone, Has anyone out there any views/experience of the Scmidt p900 G2 Parker style ball point refill.I am thinking of ordering a few to give customers a choice of tip width etc.All views appreciated. Geoff.

I am thinking of trying to sell pens in local shops. I haven't a clue how to go about it. Can anyone help me with advice. Thanks Glen:praying:

The CEO of Euro Exim Bank Ltd certainly got economists thinking when he said: “A cyclist is a disaster for a country's economy. He does not buy a car and does not take a car loan. Does not buy car insurance. Does not buy fuel. Does not send his car for servicing and repairs. Does not use paid...

i am thinking of using some aluminium in my segmenting and was wondering what glue people use?

I am thinking about pens to give to customers of the company i work for you know the usual cheap stuff that you order a batch of with an engraved company name but better quality I am more thinking of quality blanks that are cast with company logo and name would anybody be interested in doing me...

Has any tried Pyrography on a turned pen ? Could you then treat it with CA Glue and polish it ? I am thinking of getting a Pyrography kit for Christmas and wondered if it would work on pens.

I am thinking of making pens from wood which is being advertised as rare or even very rare. Has anyone purchased from lignaterrae on ebay. Comments please. Glen:wink:

I am now looking into casting my own blanks and am pickling my brain trying to sort out what i need. Think I'm ok with sourcing a pressure pot, but do I need a vacuum chamber to de-gas first? don't think I will go down the stabalising route just yet. My choice of resins are Zencast P6 for the...

Hi everyone I am new to pen turning and would like your advice on finishes. I have already applied 4 coats of melamine lacquer but not sure what to use next, I would like to get a gloss finish I was thinking of using a Microcrystalline wax or mabey a friction polish would these be ok or would...

I Know you guys and gals out there with far more pen knowledge & experience than me will undoubtedly be able to help with this: Pen presses - I have seen these and they sell for about £40-60, they appear to be a few nuts and bolts and a lever on some kind of small plinth or plate. Is there...

I am just wondering if there are any easy woods for first a attempt at pen making, I have seen some zebrano but the read it was quite hard to turn so it got me thinking what wood would be easy to start but still look nice and not to bland?!

I noticed on the PSI site that they sell stabilised wood blanks and they are more expensive than the normal blanks, questions are 1- is stabilized wood nessesary for finished pen turning 2- how do I stabilise my own wood blanks ( teak garden furniture) that has been outside for years Or am I...

Thanks to all that replied to ADVICE PLEASE on my last thread. Although still waiting for my results I feel more positive after your comments. Looking forward to the future I am thinking of upgrading ????. I have a Trend Half Mask using a P2 filter. I am thinking I may be better off changing to...

Yesterday I posted 2 Tiger wood Pens. I am thinking of trying to turn wood cut on the cross especially Tiger wood if I can get some. This would be a first and I would be great full for any help. I haven't got any facilities for cutting such blanks, so I may be wishful thinking...

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

OK quick question.....what kit makes the thinnest fountain pen please?.....yes i know its limited because of the cartridge.....is there one using tubes thinner than 10mm?? Thinking hats on.....:thinks::thinks:

Any one made rolling pins if so what diameter is best or will it be a case of going down to the local shop that sells them and measuring. I am thinking of doing I believe to be the French style where the ends tape and also the traditional ones used here