Hi everyone - just came across this forum and it really great to find such a resource based in the UK.
I'm an enthusiastic if not particularly gifted woodturner of a couple of years and started making pens as my first project. Now I really want to get to grips with making my own blanks. I have read a lot but I am struggling a bit with making my blanks.
I have built my own vacuum chamber from an old fridge compressor and saucepan etc. and had limited success. After much reading I think maybe I should just go all out an invest in a proper pressure vessel which I can run of my compressor.
I'm also looking for hints and tips on making my own moulds and where to buy all the sticky stuff from, and I sure that this forum will help.
I'm based in Northants and although chained to a desk most days, im never happier than when I escape to my shed.....
Regards
Clive
I'm an enthusiastic if not particularly gifted woodturner of a couple of years and started making pens as my first project. Now I really want to get to grips with making my own blanks. I have read a lot but I am struggling a bit with making my blanks.
I have built my own vacuum chamber from an old fridge compressor and saucepan etc. and had limited success. After much reading I think maybe I should just go all out an invest in a proper pressure vessel which I can run of my compressor.
I'm also looking for hints and tips on making my own moulds and where to buy all the sticky stuff from, and I sure that this forum will help.
I'm based in Northants and although chained to a desk most days, im never happier than when I escape to my shed.....
Regards
Clive