I generally run 120 grit on mine. Regards, -Steve...
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Ernie Phelps
erniephelps...
Apr 8, 2012 11:22 pm
I am ready to order some 4X36 belts from Klingspor but I honestly don't know what grit to order or grits. John, I normally use 120 or 220 on mine any rougher...
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dhdoerr@...
dhdoerr...
Apr 9, 2012 1:13 am
Hello, my name is David, and this is my very first yahoo group, so I'm not real sure how things work around here. I was surfing one day and found this, so I...
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dhdoerr@...
dhdoerr...
Apr 9, 2012 1:14 am
There are quite a few rollerball component sets that will allow the cap to be posted. As already mentioned there is the Jr. series. There is also the Flat...
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AJ & CR
secur848316
Apr 9, 2012 1:18 am
Welcome David! I think you will find everyone here is up to the same quality as the IAP. Manyu are also members there in fact. ... From:...
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Randy Smith
randyrlshome
Apr 9, 2012 4:09 pm
Welcome David! There is an extensive library here and it contains many fine articles. The photos have some excellent work shown. Later.... Randy S ...
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bill alexander
billfishalex
Apr 10, 2012 4:37 am
Welcome David, It's a very rewarding hobby ________________________________ From: Randy Smith <randyrls@...> To: penturners@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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Joe
optionsjoe
Apr 10, 2012 11:49 am
SPECIALS FOR THIS WEEK This week I have a few more new pen blanks, segmented and solid wood , available for sale. They all measure approx. 3/4 " dia X 5 " long...
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Bob H
bhendry
Apr 10, 2012 2:53 pm
Gretings, I finally took the plunge, and turned my first pen yesterday. It was a slimline twist pen in fiddle-back poplar. I goofed first time around and put...
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Andre Gignac
kokopelli200...
Apr 10, 2012 3:27 pm
Welcome to pen turning! You did what most men do at first and like us all we learn the hard way! However it kicks in your "MacGuyver" instincts and you learn...
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McGill Dennis
mcgilldennis53
Apr 10, 2012 3:56 pm
If you have a Harbor Fright in your area, they have a set of punches that are the same as in the pen catalogs and cheaper. On Apr 10, 2012, at 10:26 AM, Andre...
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SP
shawn_p_tx
Apr 10, 2012 4:16 pm
I wouldn't spend money on a "disassembly kit" - go to Harbor Freight and pick up a set of "transfer punches" Shawn Houston From: penturners@yahoogroups.com...
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Ian Parish
hummerski
Apr 10, 2012 4:22 pm
The transfer punch set from HF is a set of all sizes of Steel punches from 1/4 inch down to small. Once you get the set find the right one and put it through...
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Melissa
melissamessi...
Apr 10, 2012 10:44 pm
Welcome Bob and they have a pair of Vise Grips at craft supply for that very reason that I have used unfortunately very often :) ❤ Melissa CAS Richmond Area...
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Craig Chatterton
chatterwc
Apr 10, 2012 11:22 pm
Go to Harbor Freight and buy a set of transfer punches. They will help with your disassembly. Craig Chatterton Puyallup, WA Sent from my iPad ... Go to Harbor...
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Randy Smith
randyrlshome
Apr 11, 2012 1:58 am
Bob; The suggestions about the transfer punch are good ones. Remove the ink cartridge from the pen. Insert a 1/8" transfer punch thru the transmission and...
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Bob H
bhendry
Apr 11, 2012 3:23 pm
Unfortunately, there ain't no HF (Harbor Freight) stores close by. I reckon it's time for a trip to Carlos O'Kelly's in Fredericksburg, VA . . . There's a...
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Andre Gignac
kokopelli200...
Apr 11, 2012 4:27 pm
The padded vice grips WILL come in handy! It's a good investment. Push the transmission in a bit then screw in the ink and test how far it comes out, then...
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SP
shawn_p_tx
Apr 11, 2012 4:38 pm
I helped out at the CSUSA booth at the Houston Woodworking Show last weekend…instructing people on how to make a turned pen – seems like every transmission...
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Clapper, Randel @ FRE
rhclapper63
Apr 11, 2012 5:19 pm
Hum,, that is odd,, I have made a “standard” that I use when pressing in my transmissions. I lay in on my press, to the side of my assembly, and use the...
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Steve Bigelow
bigelos
Apr 11, 2012 5:45 pm
Actually, what I've found is that not all refills are created equally. I've come across some that were shorter than others (especially the Cross type). So,...
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ncturner2002
Apr 11, 2012 6:13 pm
You really don't even need to buy punches either. I created my own out of nails. I took different size nails, and ground the heads down until they would just...
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Ian Parish
hummerski
Apr 11, 2012 7:32 pm
... I just sand with sand paper then micro mesh all the way to 12000 and call it good. You don't need to at friction polish. Some people will use "Plastic...
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Lamar Atkinson
lamaratkinso...
Apr 12, 2012 12:58 am
I have a block of 8/4 soft cedar that I use for dis-assembly. I drilled holes in it the diameters of the transfer punches I use. When I tap the transmission...
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Bob Hendry
bhendry
Apr 12, 2012 3:14 pm
Thanks, Lamar, This sounds like a good idea, but I can't picture how you set this up. Any chance you could send a photo? Are the holes you drilled large...
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Lamar Atkinson
lamaratkinso...
Apr 12, 2012 4:28 pm
Yes, the transmission can pass through the hole but the body rests on the cedar. Just think of it as a block of wood with a hole drilled through, the hole...
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Stephen Robinson
sray1953
Apr 12, 2012 10:54 pm
I have used my pen press to do the exact thing. With a punch the diameter of the ID of the tube, put the transmission end over the hole, and then press the...
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its_virgil
Apr 13, 2012 2:38 am
OK, I accidentally deleted a post while needing to approve it. The message of the post follows. My apologies to Lawrence. 106389 From: Lawrence Cameron...
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its_virgil
Apr 13, 2012 2:46 am
I will now try to offer some help to Lawrence. The jet pen lathe originally came with a #0MT pen mandrel. Maybe you could contact the previous owner and see if...
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ranhicks@...
ranhicks
Apr 14, 2012 1:19 am
I have turned slimline and comfort pens before but now I have a request to do some fountain pens. Are fountain pens more difficult to do? Sent from my iPad...
