Hi, all! Here are the latest things growing in The Penmaker's Garden: Designing Your Pen - Part 1 "We examine some questions needing answered before you make...
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Joe Cumbo
joecumbo@...
Sep 8, 2000 8:56 pm
I sell a lot of pens with the speciality clips like the golf, tennis, football, music and etc. clips. What I'm looking for is getting the same clips in nickle...
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Bob Hewson
rrhewson@...
Sep 9, 2000 12:15 am
I picked up some non-gold from Craft Supplies in Utah. Good quality! They also say they can get custom designs too, I'm sure there is a hefty minimum though. ...
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David Whaley
nt9e@...
Sep 9, 2000 1:20 pm
Pen turning demo today (9 Sept 10am - 1pm) at Wood Craft store in Palatine IL be there or be squared! David Whaley NT9E / NNN0FLP ...
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bob
bob@...
Sep 9, 2000 5:26 pm
I read in an advertisement that this is National Pen Turning Day! I didn't even know there WAS such a thing! Anyone doing something special to celebrate? ...
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bob
bob@...
Sep 10, 2000 4:10 pm
Does anyone know if Corian can be glued together to increase the thickness? I've come across some pieces, but they're only 1/2" thick. I'd like to glue 2...
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penturners@egroups.com
Sep 10, 2000 9:38 pm
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the penturners group. File : /Brett's...
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brettworks@...
Sep 10, 2000 9:50 pm
Hello, I've been monitoring this group for a few weeks and searching past posts. You are all full of good information. I have a TAIG lathe and decided to try...
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CactusCo@...
Sep 10, 2000 11:33 pm
I tried epoxy and super glue and none held, than I talked to a counter person and he said there is special glue that's used so I had him glue them foe me Ed...
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Steve Tiedman
stevet@...
Sep 11, 2000 1:08 am
Brett, I've made a few ebony pens. Ebony turns well with sharp tools. Epoxy is the only adhesive I've ever used to make pens, from both domestic to exotic ...
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Steve Tiedman
stevet@...
Sep 11, 2000 2:15 am
Bob, I've glued Corian to thicker dimensions with good luck. Remember that epoxies that cure slower are usually stronger. 90 minute epoxy will be much...
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bob
bob@...
Sep 11, 2000 4:31 am
Thanks for the great info, Steve! I'll add the Corian to my stack of things that MUST get turned soon! *G* Bob ======================================= Read The...
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bob
bob@...
Sep 11, 2000 4:33 am
Welcome to the group, Brett! I haven't turned Ebony myself. But I have a mechanical pencil that was turned for me from Ebony To match a quad-filled pen I had. ...
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Wayne Reimer
wreimer@...
Sep 11, 2000 5:05 pm
Hi Brett, Good to have you in the group! Lots of very talented folks here, including yourself, judging by the looks of your post in files. Very nice work! I've...
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Wayne Reimer
wreimer@...
Sep 12, 2000 4:25 am
Well, one more sleep and the great road trip begins. Just me, SWMBO, the trailer, no kids, no dogs, and the California and Oregon coast for three weeks. I...
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bob
bob@...
Sep 12, 2000 4:40 am
Have a safe trip, Wayne! ======================================= Read The Penmaker's Garden http://www.themestream.com/articles/125441.html Library of Articles...
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The WIZZ
zwwizard@...
Sep 12, 2000 12:45 pm
Have a good trip Wayne, If you come threw the Eugene, Or, area give me a call and I can help you fill up you rig. ;>)) I am in the book. -- Richard Richard L....
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Mack Johnson
mach9@...
Sep 13, 2000 7:26 pm
Have a safe and enjoyable trip! MJ...
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Bob Dunn
robdunn@...
Sep 14, 2000 5:20 am
Brett: I have made only one pen in ebony. It turned beautifully and the finish was as smooth as silk. Let me know how it turns out. Bob Dunn ... Epoxy ... ...
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Wayne Kennedy
waynekennedy@...
Sep 14, 2000 4:29 pm
I have turned many pens and key rings from ebony and they turned out very good. If you sand to 1000 grit and use 2 or 3 coats of CA to finish, they are almost...
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Eric Littlejohn
eldragnfly@...
Sep 14, 2000 9:17 pm
Been lurking here for about a month. I've read all of the posts and have seen some great advice. I've been turning pens for about a month. I really enjoy the...
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Bob
bob@...
Sep 14, 2000 10:02 pm
Welcome to the group, Eric! Bob ... From: Eric Littlejohn <eldragnfly@...> To: penturners@egroups.com <penturners@egroups.com> Date: Thursday, September...
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Gordon Akin
gakin@...
Sep 15, 2000 12:40 am
Welcome Eric! You will no doubt get some great ideas and tips from here, as I have. This is a great place to ask a question and get a fast answer to a problem....
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Phil Jaster
phil-jaster@...
Sep 15, 2000 6:24 am
Hey I thought I would share to the TAIG Lathe owners <and others using 3/4-16 threaded spindles> That the Penn State #C4J-1 & -2 jaws are an exact fit to the...
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prdsf@...
Sep 15, 2000 10:31 am
Brett I have turned several pens in ebony. It is a beautiful wood, turns a dream and finishes to a polish of its own. Problem is, unless you find a piece with...
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Steve Tiedman
stevet@...
Sep 18, 2000 4:44 am
Hi All, Will be out of the loop for a week or 2, relocating from Idaho to Minnesota this week. Will throw out a message when I get settled with new e-mail. ...
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Dale Thomson
dthomson@...
Sep 18, 2000 6:25 pm
Bob, I have done it and it works great. I used gap filling CA and clamped the pieces together. The pens come out great and you can't see the seam. I have...
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Mack Johnson
mach9@...
Sep 19, 2000 12:57 am
Steve, Good luck on your move. MJ...
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Robert F. Swartzendru...
swartzen@...
Sep 19, 2000 1:03 am
Hi gang, Just a note to let y'all know I'm back in Texas for the winter, and back on the email list. It looks like the group has really grown over the summer. ...
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bob
bob@...
Sep 19, 2000 1:09 am
Welcome back, Bob! Glad you're home safe! You'll have to tell us about your travels. I'll bet you've picked up a thing or two to turn. Hope to hear more from...
