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Following on from my first two Norwesters, I still had part of the blank left over, Sapele/Maple & Bloodwood, so I thought I'll make another with a twist. Having drilled the blank with appropriate drill. I cut the blank into 7 segments, using a bandsaw. Then, using mixed epoxy, stuck each segment on top of each other with. a slight twist each time. Clamp the blank firmly and allow to set overnight, if necessary.

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When epoxy is cured, square off the ends and mount on the lathe with bushes. Turn pen blank to size/shape and sand to 1200 grit, both directions.
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Apply choice of finish, I use 3 coats of Acrylic clear gloss. Press pen parts to complete.
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<blockquote data-quote="Gary&amp;#039;s Pens &amp;amp; Turnings" data-source="post: 373410" data-attributes="member: 3419">Following on from my first two Norwesters, I still had part of the blank left over, Sapele/Maple &amp; Bloodwood, so I thought I&#039;ll make another with a twist. Having drilled the blank with appropriate drill.&nbsp; I cut the blank into 7 segments, using a bandsaw.&nbsp; Then, using mixed epoxy, stuck each segment on top of each other with. a slight twist each time.&nbsp; Clamp the blank firmly and allow to set overnight, if necessary.[ATTACH]53210[/ATTACH][ATTACH]53211[/ATTACH][ATTACH]53212[/ATTACH][ATTACH]53213[/ATTACH]When epoxy is cured, square off the ends and mount on the lathe with bushes.&nbsp; Turn pen blank to size/shape and sand to 1200 grit, both directions.[ATTACH]53214[/ATTACH][ATTACH]53215[/ATTACH][ATTACH]53216[/ATTACH]Apply choice of finish, I use 3 coats of Acrylic clear gloss.&nbsp; Press pen parts to complete.[ATTACH]53217[/ATTACH][ATTACH]53218[/ATTACH][ATTACH]53219[/ATTACH]</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Gary's Pens & Turnings, post: 373410, member: 3419"] Following on from my first two Norwesters, I still had part of the blank left over, Sapele/Maple & Bloodwood, so I thought I'll make another with a twist. Having drilled the blank with appropriate drill. I cut the blank into 7 segments, using a bandsaw. Then, using mixed epoxy, stuck each segment on top of each other with. a slight twist each time. Clamp the blank firmly and allow to set overnight, if necessary. [ATTACH]53210[/ATTACH][ATTACH]53211[/ATTACH][ATTACH]53212[/ATTACH][ATTACH]53213[/ATTACH] When epoxy is cured, square off the ends and mount on the lathe with bushes. Turn pen blank to size/shape and sand to 1200 grit, both directions. [ATTACH]53214[/ATTACH][ATTACH]53215[/ATTACH][ATTACH]53216[/ATTACH] Apply choice of finish, I use 3 coats of Acrylic clear gloss. Press pen parts to complete. [ATTACH]53217[/ATTACH][ATTACH]53218[/ATTACH][ATTACH]53219[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]

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