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AKA Amboyna Burl. Bought this blank in the 1980,s time it came to the top. Peter.:thumbs::thumbs:

We have a great granddaughter here on occasions as we are look after her while her mum works. She wanted to make herself a pen a little surprised at the style she chose but I think it was the click lever idea that she liked most, she also rummaged through my pen blank draw and found this blank...

It's about time we changed the photo on the home page I think, so here's a quick poll to see which one everyone would like. Cover Photo Choice Number 72 Please take the time to look at them all and vote for which one you would like to see adorn the Home Page of the Forum until the next time...

Another Leveche,this time in Olivewood.Comments,complimentary or otherwise welcome.

My absolute favourite pen combo but with Phil's finish rather than CA this time, much better result.

I now refer to this pen making lark as a "full time hobby". Since the start of lockdown I've done quite a lot of it, much more than I had planned or expected. Just to prove the point I now have a logo, and went to the trouble of having it cast in sterling silver coins to add to the end of the...

Much faster at these since using Phil's finishing technique. This took maybe 1.5hr from untouched blank to finished item. Spend too much time sanding though, need to get braver turning down to the bushes.

Very happy with how this turned out, and glad to not be using CA :-)

At last I managed a little shop time by cutting some boards for a toy box build it did feel good.

Never have found too much timber gathered with the correct name in isolated areas of the Northern Territory certainly Beef Wood is the common name for both. It is a firm favourite for me with the so definite Medullary Rays providing and great show as the pen is turned around. The amount of...

It has been quite awhile since I have been here. I was flipping through some of my bookmarked sites and this one came up and thought I would stop by and see some old names. Good to see some of the projects too. Just wanted to say hello and yes I am still making pens and also scrollsawing...

Since I have been turning pens and the odd bowl or 2 I have noticed that sometimes there is huge difference in prices for what looks like the same item. People don't appreciate the time and skill that goes into turning things that are hand made. The time, effort and the materials used to finish...

Hi all, Well I'm glad to see the back of yesterday and yes we all have those days... I was trying to turn some Horse chestnut for a quick order.... The first had hidden fissures, the second I over sanded and it flared either end, right 3rd time lucky..... See pic below!! Let's have another go...

The same vote, but the first under it's new name - Cover Photo Choice And here it is - Cover Photo Choice Number 70 - a celebration of members' work up until a few days ago. Please take the time to look at them all and vote for which one you would like to see adorn the Home Page of the Forum...

Hi all I have turned a few pens and like everything it takes time and patience! Happy to be here for advise and discussion Regards Mark

Another lock down:sob::sob::sob: but on the bright side maybe more time in the workshop. What an unusual year this has been....hopefully not to be repeated. Frederick

Had another day to myself yesterday (:banana:) so in the workshop before it becomes too cold. Made this and I quite like it. This time I used landscape mode. Lets see what happens :praying: Yeah!!! Thanks Pierre...... Cheers Frederick

Hi all, yes another leveche and again a plywood overcoat, this time blue and gold

Hi All, Have not been here for a while. Been extremely busy. This virus thing has made a lot of difference. The mediocre businesses have fallen away. The good businesses have grown. Big business is avoiding overseas suppliers and using local suppliers instead. I am in the position where I have a...

Not done much turning as making wooden models Now they are finished I can get back to turning a little more. This was just a case of having a play with a new tool for hollowing and at the same time I thought I would add some very subtle twists to the piece. Made with Yew and stands 6" and 3...