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alan morrison

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For those interested these photos show how I make pens using purfling.
 

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Thank you..... I have wondered for a while how you did that!! :thinks:
Very clever mate! :thumbs:
 
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Very clever. Never tend to use my router table much these days, most of the things I do are quicker with hand tools for one off pieces. Might have to get it out now.
 
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Thanks. Will have to save that just in case I ever get brave enough to try it or have such patterned wood that I could use!!!

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alan morrison

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AllenN said:
Very clever. Never tend to use my router table much these days, most of the things I do are quicker with hand tools for one off pieces. Might have to get it out now.
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Allen, I have a jig for cutting the slots on the table saw which I will photograph for you.

Alan ( I spell Alan with one L because I'm one 'L' of a fella.)
 
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Is there a reason why you put the end bits on AFTER you have turned the main body of the pen? I am thinking it may have something to do with the washers :thinks:
 
alan morrison

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Garno said:
Is there a reason why you put the end bits on AFTER you have turned the main body of the pen? I am thinking it may have something to do with the washers :thinks:
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Gary, it's not really necessary to turn the middle section down, but if it's turned down to the top of the purfling then I have a better idea how much more material I have to play with.
As the purfling is only about 2.5mm thick it's too easy to go too deep.

The washers, by the way, are rings that I cut from a sheet of aluminium. I was able to borrow a jeweller's punch which makes things easy and neat.

Alan
 
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I love purfling and metal gnurling? the colour matching always really neat,the combination a quick and easy way.I have a set up to try doing this length ways,thanks for the inspiration.
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