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A few pens to top up stock
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Very nice Tom. It looks like you have been a busy boy
Nice work Tom
bassethound
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Nice bunch of pens Tom, well done mate...
Sorry Tom, I don't agree with the previous posts mate.
The first photo looks like there is a few marks around the centre bands and the nib on the right hand side looked like it's got something wrong.
The bottom ones looks like the nib on the middle one is off set and a ridge in one side.
Might be the picture or the way the light is but I have seen much better from you.. Only my opinion and can tell me to bogg off and walk mate.. :
Sorry.
The first photo looks like there is a few marks around the centre bands and the nib on the right hand side looked like it's got something wrong.
The bottom ones looks like the nib on the middle one is off set and a ridge in one side.
Might be the picture or the way the light is but I have seen much better from you.. Only my opinion and can tell me to bogg off and walk mate.. :
Sorry.
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A nice selection Tom
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Thanks for sharing Tom.
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Very niceset of pens Tom.
Sorry Tom, I don't agree with the previous posts mate.
The first photo looks like there is a few marks around the centre bands and the nib on the right hand side looked like it's got something wrong.
The bottom ones looks like the nib on the middle one is off set and a ridge in one side.
Might be the picture or the way the light is but I have seen much better from you.. Only my opinion and can tell me to bogg off and walk mate.. :
Sorry.
Thanks for the comments I never get offended
the nibs are fine I think its the light taking pictures is not my forte, I have been getting a dark line around the ends, can't think why 
Nice pens Tom.
Thanks for the comments I never get offended
It may be that the bushes are taking a bit of them when getting a little close and its transferring to the wood when you polish.
Are you using a sanding sealer ?
Les ELm
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The dark ends may be caused metal dust from the bushings when sanding.
I TBC without bushings when sanding and finishing.
Les
I TBC without bushings when sanding and finishing.
Les
It happens while I am turning I thought it was the bushings worn down so used some new ones, still happens. I think its me catching the bushings with my chisel.
It happens while I am turning I thought it was the bushings worn down so used some new ones, still happens.
It happens while I am turning I thought it was the bushings worn down so used some new ones, still happens. I think its me catching the bushings with my chisel.
I agree it could be, but I'm certain it's down to sanding over the bushes and the fine metal may be being transferred to the blank.
What grit are you using to start with Tom?
60 going down to 240
Wow,
That could be the problem area Tom.
I personally don't use anything less than 400 to start with, moving up to 2500 for polish finish.