My best seller has been the 30 caliber bolt-action. Â I call it my "make-up" pen. Â I am able to sell it for a very good price, in spite of some selling it at...
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biew19
Dec 2, 2012 9:02 pm
Do any other members make Duck Calls and sell them I have been having good luck these days selling Joe...
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noface357@...
mikesoria1
Dec 2, 2012 9:13 pm
I make em but have not tried to sell them. I'm still trying to perfect making my own tone boards rather than buying pre made guts. Lots and lots of trial and...
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poohb24293
Dec 3, 2012 1:28 am
... I make them from the hut game call kits I get about $10 for the duck calls, I just sold a coyote call for $15....
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bill alexander
billfishalex
Dec 3, 2012 5:51 am
Thank you Randy, I'll have to look them up./ ________________________________ From: Randy Pedersen <jyd121@...> To: "penturners@yahoogroups.com"...
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noface357@...
mikesoria1
Dec 3, 2012 10:54 am
Joe I think you are selling yourself short. I like the hut guts but after all the materials and time, I think a hand made call with hut guts should start @ 30...
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Joseph Wilfong
biew19
Dec 3, 2012 9:52 pm
It took me all most a year to get my tone board the way I wanted it then a mach. at work made me a jig and hardened it.  I get from $35 to $85 for a call...
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Rich Kleinhenz
rkleinhenz
Dec 4, 2012 6:11 pm
The book is back in stock, my website once again can accept orders. Remember to use code 'penturners' at checkout for a 10% discount. ... -- Best regards, Rich...
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bill10er
Dec 5, 2012 8:51 pm
What do you guys think of using EEE-Wax after sanding and before applying final finish on your pens? Thanks in advance, Bill in MO...
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Clapper, Randel @ FRE
rhclapper63
Dec 5, 2012 9:02 pm
I used to use EEE when I first started making turned items, (pens), but I usually use the CA finishing process now. More durable finish that last for a very...
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Rich Kleinhenz
rkleinhenz
Dec 6, 2012 2:48 am
EEE is not a finish... it is a wax-based polish. I would not use it in conjunction with CA - I find it totally unnecessary. However... I am making confetti...
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Dexter Thomas
dexth1971
Dec 6, 2012 3:18 am
Do any of you use any accounting type software for your turning sales? If so, what do you recommend?...
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Fred Floyd
ffloyd5605
Dec 6, 2012 3:36 am
I think that Quicken will do what you need. You need categories for income and expenses. If you want to get fancy with depreciation of equipment, then you...
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Shiva
astrea13
Dec 6, 2012 4:02 am
http://financialsoft.about.com/od/smallbusiness/qt/QBSS_vs_QHB.htm for a comparison.. for info: QuickBooks Simple Start is easy-to-use, free accounting...
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Steve Bigelow
bigelos
Dec 6, 2012 4:17 am
I use Excel. It can do everything that quick books does with a little programming and formulas....
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Steve Bigelow
bigelos
Dec 6, 2012 4:26 am
Agree with Rich, plus a little further. I think you are asking for trouble putting wax on underneath any type of finish, shellac included. I have a pen I made...
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Dexter Thomas
dexth1971
Dec 6, 2012 5:16 am
Thanks for your suggestions...
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Clapper, Randel @ FRE
rhclapper63
Dec 6, 2012 11:15 am
Not sure If I missed a post or two, sometimes they all do not come through, but after reading the posts this morning, it almost reads as if someone thinks I...
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zarb1@...
zarb1
Dec 6, 2012 2:20 pm
Have a look at TurboCash, it is an open source accounting program. I haven't used it yet but I have looked through it and it looks quite good. You can find it...
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handmadepens
Dec 6, 2012 3:52 pm
Thanks everyone for the feedback, it was all really helpful. As for the actual 30 cal cartridge pen (you said not the kit) how do you go about making that pen...
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McGill Dennis
gypsyred55
Dec 6, 2012 5:26 pm
I make all calibers without a bullet kit. For 30-06 and 270 I use the Euro kit because the tubs are the right size. You need a 7mm bit to drill the brass...
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Doc Wiseman
docsmodels
Dec 6, 2012 8:36 pm
... You still need a parts "kit" for the transmission, tubes, clips and so forth. But instead of turning an upper and lower tube the brass shell replaces the...
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Steve Bigelow
bigelos
Dec 6, 2012 10:01 pm
Craft show today I sold all of my bullet pens, and half of my cigar pens. Slim lines, comfort, low end pens didn't sell. High end pens didn't sell, either. ...
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Charles Norrman
cnorrm
Dec 7, 2012 1:35 am
I also make bullet pens and have made over 500 so far. I use a M1 cartridge for the lower case holding the ink refill and mech. while I use a 7.62mm/308 for...
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Steve Bigelow
bigelos
Dec 7, 2012 2:23 am
I sold out on my Rockler bullet pens at $35 each. I also sold out on the PSI bolt action pens at $45 each. Regards, -Steve Http://pnwblanks.com...
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McGill Dennis
gypsyred55
Dec 7, 2012 2:27 am
I use hollow point bullets for my nibs, drill out the lead using two different drill bits. really adds to the pen. IMHO On Dec 6, 2012, at 7:35 PM, Charles...
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Charles Norrman
cnorrm
Dec 7, 2012 2:34 am
The slim style pen kit copper from woodcraft is #148778. I use the included brass 7mm tube for the 7.62mm/308 case but use a longer brass tube from Woodcraft...
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Dennis Ewing, Sr
saprinter
Dec 7, 2012 3:09 am
I do the same, drill the brass press the transmission in it, drill the bullet and press it in and top it with a piece of antler with a rifle or deer head for a...
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Dennis Ewing, Sr
saprinter
Dec 7, 2012 3:14 am
If I remember it was Don Ward who sent me plans to do them. Dennis W. Ewing Sr. http://onewoodturn.com...
