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Practice, practice, practice

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Cumbrian Craig

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Craig
Having taken advice from this forum and after my lesson with Mr mooney, I have spent the last few weeks, practising the art of sharpening a tool properly!!! I put some wood between centres and turned the RPM's up to 3100 (nearly twice the speed I was turning at). The result was some what amazing. So I put some pen blanks on the mandrel and practised. Results are varied due to the fact I am removing material at a much quicker rate and I need to get used to taking lighter cuts. However my colleagues will love the free gifts.

Left to right Spalted beech, Indian black wood, Misc, Misc, Olive, Pandora (I know, not wood!!), Spalted beech. Melamine finish. Feedback welcome as always.

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Regards

Craig
 
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Penpal

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Canberra AUSTRALIA
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Peter
Comfortable pens to learn with,you have turned neatly to the main features ie the tip centre and tops of the pens.Acheivement brings satisfaction with the new knowledge. Yes speed is important,tools that are sharp are safer and more consistant. Well done Craig.

Peter.
 
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