Dear Friends, I never worked with Pink Ivory because we do not has this wood in our part of the world but from seeing the pictures it looks similar to our...
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Christopher Pine
cpine522
Apr 1, 2004 12:17 pm
I thought it sounded wrong too! Didn't have time to check it out yet.Thanks for looking this up! This site is great for that! Chris Pine www.penartists.com ...
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jay_pickens
Apr 1, 2004 1:14 pm
Morning Scott: Something you mustn't overlook. I've been trying to get folks to buy Harbor Freight's 12" dedicated sander ever since I bought mine. Crazy at...
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ncturner2002
Apr 1, 2004 1:35 pm
I still enjoyed turning this! If you haven't done one of these, be sure and give it a shot, just wear plenty of protection, as the little seeds will pelt you...
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leenollie1
Apr 1, 2004 1:44 pm
Good morning, I have seen, on this site as well as others, pens turned out of corn cobs. I find these very striking and would like to make one. Is there any...
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Don Ward
its_virgil
Apr 1, 2004 2:00 pm
... Instructions are in the Penturner's FAQ in Red Letters on the home page. How to turn a corn cob pen. Thanks to Pat L for the writeup. do a good turn daily!...
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Scott Meyer
baldysm
Apr 1, 2004 2:15 pm
I can accomodate any size keyway, just gotta know what size the user needs. I'm debating between aluminum, steel, or a combination. I have 1 person interested...
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John
jgrounds1
Apr 1, 2004 2:26 pm
What measurements, heigth and width?...
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dalejnm@...
dale_dut
Apr 1, 2004 2:32 pm
If you read Pat's explanation I am sure that you will be successful. The only thing that I would add is that I cut my blank using a 3/4" blank cutter. I think...
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ncturner2002
Apr 1, 2004 2:47 pm
John, I didn't measure (and it's already sold and gone) but it's about 5" tall by 2.5" wide. Greg...
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frommerboots
Apr 1, 2004 2:57 pm
I'm interested in how wood bands are done. I see some lovely ones in the files folders..especially the one of tagua (?) nut. Can some one explain or is there a...
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Larry Gottlieb
cyrusandmag
Apr 1, 2004 3:16 pm
Hi Lee; I just reread Pat's instructions of how to turn a corn cob pen and she covers everything about it extremely well. I cut the cob to length and drill....
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Larry Gottlieb
cyrusandmag
Apr 1, 2004 3:54 pm
Hi DW. There is a description of one way to add wooden (or other material such as corian) bands to a pen in FAQ which can be accessed from the home page. (I...
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Art Oswald
artoci
Apr 1, 2004 4:36 pm
In step 4, which surface should be sanded flat? Art Oswald 1.Drill the blank and band (I use a 9/32" drill bit) 2.Cut the blank to size (including the length...
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smallturnings
Apr 1, 2004 4:36 pm
Sorry, this is going to be long. Since I started turning pens in November, my process has undergone many positive changes. I did have a problem with keeping...
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Fred Hinde
fhinde
Apr 1, 2004 4:54 pm
I decided to try my hand at making a Corncob pen. It is posted in my Fred's Stuff Photo album http://tinyurl.com/2a8lo I hope the link works. Rich, feel free...
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smallturnings
Apr 1, 2004 6:29 pm
Hello, I was reading the the 'Tips and Tricks' section what Rich K wrote about the cushion grip from Berea. Below is a quote: "In this pen, inside the upper...
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Don Ward
its_virgil
Apr 1, 2004 6:29 pm
What finish are you using? CA? If not try it! I did not use CA for a long time and hated the way my finish looked. Finally spent some time turning scrap and...
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rmf45213
Apr 1, 2004 6:51 pm
I'm curious how you went abour the dis-assembly of the clicer barrel assembly. I've got 2 of the same pen that stick; but I can't quite figure out how to take...
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Patricia Lawson
penladypat
Apr 1, 2004 7:01 pm
Your corncob pen turned out very nice Fred! Who'd of thunk that old corncobs could have such class?! You did a great job on it! Pat L. Pens By Patricia Laguna...
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Andy Hollar
ahollar1
Apr 1, 2004 7:02 pm
Russ has an excellent method for producing a wood center band. Check out his pages. <http://www.woodturner-russ.com/Pen10.html> ...
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kent151
Apr 1, 2004 7:02 pm
I seem to be getting some fine dull lines in my CA finish after doing the standard sandpaper, steelwool, and micromesh to 12,000 grit. The wood looks and...
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dalejnm@...
dale_dut
Apr 1, 2004 7:07 pm
Art that would be the mating surface that will be glued to the end of the blank. BTW I have made a lot of alternate band pens and I could not add anything to...
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dalejnm@...
dale_dut
Apr 1, 2004 7:23 pm
After our recent thread about band saws and table saws, I went and bought a 14" band saw. I will not name the brand because I don't want to spark a brand...
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dalejnm@...
dale_dut
Apr 1, 2004 7:27 pm
While I am not a great fan of corn cob pens, you did a great job on yours. I do like to see something in the center like a red fiber washer or something, but...
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Richard Dickson
dickydotcom2001
Apr 1, 2004 7:35 pm
Has one of your pens and they sing it's praise in front of someone else who expresses and interest. They then go on to buy one. By mistake I submitted a...
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Don Ward
its_virgil
Apr 1, 2004 8:26 pm
Try changing something. CA brand, lathe speed, applicator, sanding procedure, accelerator, no accelerator, accelerator brand, etc. etc. etc. I dont use MM...I...
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fast25hydro
Apr 1, 2004 8:29 pm
The plastic like file is covering the "oil" on the table to keep it from rusting during pre purchase storage. Simply wipe it down with mineral spirits and it...
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Richard Kleinhenz
rkleinhenz
Apr 1, 2004 8:38 pm
... It's the tube that goes over the spring. Sorry about the nomenclature confusion! -- Regards, Rich ================================ Richard Kleinhenz ...
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Larry Gottlieb
cyrusandmag
Apr 1, 2004 8:42 pm
I'm sorry. In step 4 the surface of the band that will be glued to the already sanded (or milled) blank should be sanded flat. After the band and blank have...
