Happy New Year to all! I have really enjoyed the past two months being a part of this group and look forward to the next year. I can't wait to see what will ...
Doug, Welcome to the group! You will find everyone here very helpful and supportive. I recently joined and have learned so much in just a couple of months. ...
Dave, the twist drill for drilling straight holes consistently does NOT exist and never has (I once had to drill a ¾” hole through an aluminium bar for a...
I think the whole thing ultimately boils down to the consumer falling into 2 categories, those that want the cheapest they can find, they brag about how cheap...
Could I suggest that you look into getting a contactor as used in machines (bigger lathes etc) they are not the cheapest, but if you can find room to fit it...
Frank, thanx for the follow-up...sounds like it could be a "not such a good wood" to deal with , but it sure is a nice looking wood....the ingestion part, I...
... off. ... know, I tried ... door, No, ... Oh, that won't work here.... I drop her off regularly or she can walk. ;~) ... finished. One down, one to go...
... Hagerstown here.... we have a couple of good turning clubs in the area... My club is in Frederick There is also a new club in Timonium and the biggie...
Bob, First, a “HAPPY NEW YEAR” to all. My son in the UK did send me some, but nothing spectacular about it, the local olive wood I have is more attractive,...
Dave, Thanks for the kind words and tutorial. This is why I tend to hang out here when I have a few moments. Everyone is willing to share their ideas and ...
Dave, It looks like you have received some help from members. I would like to add one thing that is very important. The patterns you are looking for are ...
... how's Columbia for being in/near Baltimore. There are clubs in: Frederick (next meeting Jan 2 - this Tuesday) at Hardwoods Inc in Frederick. Annapolis (we...
My lathe developed the same problem after only 18 months... I purchased a simular swith at a electric contractors wholesale store and only had to make a small...
Has anyone out there ever made a pen with Water Buffalo Horn. I've got one started but am trying to figure out the best way to polish it. Any ideas would be...
I bought a few blanks myself, but haven't worked with it yet. Don't know the best way to finish it, but I have read from people who have that it cracks like...
Chris......... Thanks for the reply and the pen kit I was looking for. I thought I looked at that site...........Oh well. Thanks to all who responded. Happy...
Use a machinist's deburring tool on the ends or a counter sink bit to releive the bent over portion. I mounted a counter sink into a 6" long section 1/2"...
... Sorry for the delay in answering this Nick. The message got lost for a few days. I often assemble the pens after 2 or 3 days, but I don't put them in a box...
Pat, do you assemble your pens first? I have always let the barrels cure on a board with a bunch of bamboo skewers stuck in it for a few days before ...
... The Plexiglas rack is the second round of curing, after they are assembled. For the first two or three days (before assembly), mine are still on a mandrel...
Doh! Okay, that's the first mistake I've made all year and I blew it on the first day! Now I have to be perfect for a long time! Thanks. Dan [Non-text portions...
I haven't bought any for awhile, but they used to have a cleaning solution for soaking the nibs in. It can be found at art supplies or drafting equipment...
Hi everyone, I am wondering if anyone else has attempted this procedure? I have recently received some wood that has some absolutely beautiful color and grain...
These are good looking pens to me, but I am just a beginner also. When I was looking at the pitures it seemed that all of the wood to metal transitions didn't...
... Oh jeeze Dan, please don't do that! It'll make the rest of us feel sooooo imperfect and unworthy! {;-] Unlike with pens, a few little flaws in people make...
Ron, what I have done is to start turning the blank and collect the shavings or to collect the shavings from the drilling, then rub these in the palm of my...
