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cowboy

cowboy

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hello all
just starting out with pen making and looking for pen making kits so l am asking where is the best place to start, l have lathe l have wood blanks and all the rest but no pen kits l Live in Huddersfield and was wondering if there is any where local to me that sell them any help please,
many thanks
Graham
 
Jim

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Welcome Graham, the best bet for now is to buy a few kits from Ebay, there are a few reputable sellers on there .. While using these kits up you can send off to Timberbits for a supply of kits which will keep you busy for a few months .. :winking:
 
Grump

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Welcome Graham you already have the very best advise above.
look forward to seeing what you create, good luck mate enjoy the hobby.
 
Jim

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Just to add Graham, i am in Knottingley, if you are passing this way give me a shout .. :bwink:
 
Woody

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Welcome Graham as already said get a few simple cheep kits from ebay to play with and learn the craft I only say cheep kits so that any mistakes wont cost you the earth then as you get better then try some of the more expensive kits look forward to seeing your progress
 
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As Jim said,if your ever near his end....pop in,he's a star :pray:

I started out buying my things from pen kits UK,they are pretty cheap and money goes to charity,they also sell blanks too.

If you need slimline drills,I should be able to sort you out,I have some genuine 7mm DeWalt drills,none of that monkey metal :mooney2:
 
cowboy

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Jim
will do what part do you live in always passing as a driver my-self so you never know 2 sugars and milk in my tea please :whistling:
 
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Smokey Bacon

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Welcome Graham to the slippery slope, they are all enablers here,:funny: happy to lead you by the lathe and fulfill you addiction to pens and an empty wallet.:funny:
Smokey Bacon
 
paulm

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Welcome Graham, Penkits UK is a good place to start, they've got a shop on ebay too. Most people start with a slimline and work from there. Timberbits is the next stop which is in Aus so order well in advance.
 
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L200arg

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Welcome graham I'm in Huddersfield too in sure I can spare you a few slimline pen kits
Drop me a line and I will get you sorted
 
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