Somewhere I read a post yesterday of someone having trouble using foils for a pen - and now I can't find it for the life of me - was either here or in...
I wanted to thank you all, and particularly the elders, for accepting me as a member of the guild! I will try my best to uphold the standards of this group....
Hehehehe Yeah it was me. I used an adhesive for leafing stuff and I didn't realize that it took 36 hours to cure and the tube slid right out of the cast. I'm...
I have this vague recollection of a solvent that removes the paint strip from clips. Does anyone know? Specifically, this is Berea chrome slimline. I'd like...
Lacquer thinner will probably remove it, but if the chrome is coated it will remove it also. Bob Keyes ... strip from clips. Does anyone know? Specifically,...
Rich, I have used lacquer thinner to remove the paint with 0000 steel wool. I have tried this with a few different clips. One of the things I noticed is that...
Thanks, Jim. I have tried lacquer thinner already, didn't want to get into the scratchies quite yet. I remember something that'll just let you wipe it off. I...
http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/kennosborne (stones) last image in album. We are moving into my wife's late great grandmother's home soon and this weekend while...
... Lol. Well, you got the "al" right Kenn. It's alabaster. Basically the only types of stone that you can turn on a wood lathe with woodturning tools are...
A new turning magazine "Woodturning Design" is about to get launched. Premiere issue is scheduled for late Feb. 2004. They have a basic website up, a more...
If you've ever tried to disassemble an El Grande main barrel you know it's not easy. The bore through the fittings at both ends is pretty much the same. So...
Pat & Kenn, A little off pen topic but may interest you considering where the stones came from. A friend of mine does great loss wax custom jewelry , mostly...
Posted a couple of new pens in my gallery page http://www.turtlewoodworks.com/pmggallery/kleinhenzrgal2.htm . First a couple of completed sweetheart pens....
Rich: Good looking pens. I like the black one that is a clever use for those CB's Of the sweetheart pens I like the pink one the best. The white washer breaks...
... launched. ... range counting photos. Thanks for the information Rich! I encourage you all to think about writing an article about some aspect of your...
... one night. But it did reduce my stash of left-over CBs :-) Hey Rich! I really like that centerband pen! It turned out great! If it looks as good in...
Hello: I have a couple articles in the first 2 issues. Each one will have a pen turning article in it. If you haven't seen any info about this magazine yet....
... Thanks! The tricky part is holding the little CBs to drill them... -- Regards, Rich ========================================= Richard Kleinhenz ...
Rich, Nice job on the Sweethearts...really, very clever. Like the two outside ones in red best and the blan=ck center band least. Also like the center band ...
Rich, I love those sweetheart pens! Very pretty. The black one is a real stand out to me, but I like both of the others too. What are you using to fill the...
Thanks! The hearts are filled with (elephant) ivory (recycled piano keys). But in some cases the pockets were not deep enough, so I used crushed turquoise....
Rich, You have recieved such good comments on the Sweethearts, I had to go back and look at themm again. I find that the workmanship is impeccable. I...
... Thanks for all the compliments, I'll have to send you a tape also :-) You're right. The black one was either an engraver's goof, or I made the band too...
I had forgotten how nice walnut can look with a good finish. This pen started as a tree in my yard. The electric utility workers took it down because it...
