Tom, I'm not going to give an answer to your question because there are those in the group that know a lot more about it than I do. But I buy a lot of turning...
I trust that you rae right. I have never done anything like that. Chris Pine Ever look at your watch then look away again and you don't know what time it is?! ...
... There probably isn't an answer to your question since everyone has their own likes and dislikes but there may be some general characteristics. The wood...
PennState has an 8-page catalog they sell that you can stamp your name on, or attach your business card to...they come in paks of 25. Pastor John People keep...
Richard, I got this from CSUSA...it was advertised as celluloid and it is the "red marble." ??? I've played with some of the acrylics. Some very generous...
Richard, I must be doing something wrong. I did an archive search and the search engine returned three posts...all of them from this thread...period. ?? DWFII...
... Everyone will have a different answer to this question. I personally like Amboyna Burl, Thuya Burl and Afzilia. But anything can be made into a pen. I...
... Tom: If a beginner asked this question I would suggest cherry, apple, and walnut, They turn easily. If desired, they can be "dressed up" with contrasting...
I have a dynamic catalog I post online, and print out from time to time. I photograph EVERY pen I make (OK, I am a bit compulsive), and sometimes update or...
Robert, When I do a CA finish, I want a very thin, even layer of CA over the material. If the CA is too thick and the pen is dropped, it can crack just like...
Brian, My catalog is actually my web site; http://penartbyjoel.com and I sometimes print out all the photos and put them in a binder that I carry with me....
Best Wood for pens? Free....I'm being a little humerous, or attempting to be, but lots of free wood is available around us that makes beautiful pens. I find...
Hello, I'm new to the group but have been turning pens as a side for several months. My primary hobby is making and playing Native American Flutes and I love...
Alex - The secret to ebony - is to substitute with blackwood... From the information that has been given to me from my exporter in South Africa - Ebony is used...
DW, The "Celluloid" that CSUSA sells is very nice and it's easy to work with. It is not the true old celluloid nitrate of bygone days - and probably a good...
Try this. The yahoo search only searches within the current group of messages you are viewing (25 or so). This one searches all of them - courtesy of Jeff at...
Ever tried plum or fig. Take a look at these 18 beauties. Go to http://www.tinyurl.com/38hor Started at 8pm last night and finished about 10. Enjoy, I will! ...
Alex, Welcome to the group. You probably want to try boiling your ebony pen blanks before using them (or cut / drill them then boil them.) Ebony just seems to...
Gentleman; I keep having a persistant problem, I am trying to drill into the plastic / acrylic blanks. All good until the bit gets to the end. The ends crack...
... Don...... You got me! I was thinking 18!!! in 2 hours!!......before I saw the photo. Looks like good work even if it wasn't done on the lathe ;) Bill J....
Go to http://www.tinyurl.com/38hor to see the new pen. It is made from a euro screwcap using mesquite. I took Russ Fairfield's advice and got rid of the...
... Sounds a bit obvious, but don't drill through the end. I do quite a bit of acrylic work and know exactly what you mean. I use one blank per pen even though...
Two suggestions for you, First use a backer board. Second use water to lubrecate the blanks while drilling. I keep a syringe filled with water and squirt a ...
I've bought from IPOPPERWOOD also and have been very pleased with both the wood and the service. Wayne ... are those in the group that know a lot more about it...
Alex: Another thing to try is the black steelwood blanks that Bill Baumbeck carries. They have been used as a substitute for ebony. Larry Hand Turned Pens at...
I would find another wood to work with, or do what I do. I use Ebony all the time, but just for accents and center bands only. Pastor John Hello, I'm new to...
Good looking....er...stuff! I too was thinking "WOW!! 18 in 2 hours!!" Bill in Idaho ... From: Frederick Jackman To: penturners@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
I'm looking for a GOOD magnifying glass kit for a gift that I've been asked to make. I've only made one magnifying glass kit from PSI, and wasn't impressed...
I would like to make a thank you present for someone that is from Ireland. Any ideas on what type of wood might have a Irish background/meaning ? Thanks in...
