Yeah, I fell for it - I actually tried clicking on the link! *LOL* ... From: "geneinsa" <gene@...> Reply-To: penturners@yahoogroups.com Date: Thu, 31 Jan...
Hey Rob, Actually, I'd say that most of my failures overall have been with Dymondwood. The vast majority have happened during drilling. I've found a sharp...
I have some really interesting wood, actually bark, but it is full of large voids. Too many to fill with crushed stone! The voids are black, teh wood brown,...
Richard: If it were me, I would go with some kind of clear filler, so the detail and interest of the irregularities would be preserved. Possibly a clear...
I have a customer who wants an American Classic (Americana) style ballpoint pen and matching fountain pen in a satin nickel finish. Can anyone tell me if they...
I've seen that picture in person myself. The last time was Monday night. I like turning dymondwood myself, if I get that far. All my recent blowouts have...
Brad, Congratulations on the pens and letter opener! I think that is one of the reasons a lot of us enjoy turning...the cudos for a job well done, and the...
Craig, It posted, just took a while. Not sure why that happens, but if you've been reading the messages on here, seems like we all have that problem. You...
Consider yourself congradulated. Now, with that said, you will soon be able to be blended, dried, stabilized, turned, sanded, and polished. ;-) PConrad, ...
Thanks for the quick help, Butch! Jim says he can get them from Berea. I know the satins are a recent addition for Berea. Maybe they have expanded their...
I am on my way to Berea,,,yes i live within 15 min. If they have them, would you like me to pick you up a couple? walk-in gets the bulk discount pricing. cell...
Berea's satin finishes are on a separate sheet, not part of the main catalog. Same sheet as the comfort pen and CA glue. *********** REPLY SEPARATOR...
I've used the dust from sanding to fill rather large voids in Ironwood. If you would like to see, I have a picture in my photo album. It looks like black...
Rich, what about epoxy, but dye it black? Just a thought. Greg ... of large voids. Too many to fill with crushed stone! The voids are black, teh wood brown,...
What about something like plaster of paris, dyed to the color you want. I'm just not sure how easy it will be to polish - it will definitely suck up some CA to...
OK - thought about it some more. Polymer Clay. Press it in the voids, and bake it to cure. After curing, turn it down, sand, and finish as normal. Not sure...
Hey Jim, How about we all send our failed pen presses with a handlers fee to you and you use your connections to get it resolved? Just a thought. Don't...
John and others; I hobbyed with various grades of molding plasters for a number of years and I can tell you that you don't want ANY plaster products in your...
Fill thme with brass, bronze, or copper filings mixed with epoxy. The stuff is cheap to make and the shimmering effect would make the pen look striking. On...
Thanks for several good ideas! I used a small wirebrush and dental tool to get the Bartley grain filler back out, it looked very dull, and probably would not...
Richard you know the sticks of micro mesh that woodcraft sells for 9.95 for two, i can sell those for 2.95 for 2 and make money on them. ... From: Rich...
Rich, (Sorry Pat L. --but I really do need to do this. ;-> ) You can grind coffee beans in a coffee grinder or blender till they are very fine. Mix with...
Want some action on this...? Set a date, and everyone send them back to the PSI on that day demanding full refund to include shipping, etc. I bet someone knows...
Hey Brad, how did the peach wood pen turn out? There is a peach orchard nearby, and after a wind - or icestrorm they make a pile of stuff that you can throw in...
