That of course should read "carbon steel" which is used for the cheaper tools, and not "carbide" or tungsten carbide which is totally different. Frank. ... ...
Just a quick question: Who's the sleeping guy in the bottom right corner of the shop? LOL Anyway, I am not in a wheelchair, but I can't stand for much...
Bob, Splinters may be the least of your worries, if you pack padauk into a sachet. I've been intchinglike crazy for 2 or 3 weeks, because I got padauk dust...
Another Newbe question: Is the Monte Blanc style the same as "European" ? ... Posted by: "Ralph Edman" ralphedman@... ralphedman Sat Sep 30, 2006 6:24...
Yes, there is no official 'Montblanc' style. Probably can't use that name officially - also most people can't spell it ;-) See, in a single post Mont Blanc,...
Also, over the long run, besides greater color variety for bottled ink, there is some cost savings using bottled ink over cartridges. Dave ... [Non-text...
I just turned 2 El Grande pens. One rollerball and one fountain. Yes, they are light weight but the kit components are not up to my (already low...) ...
Well, a lot of high end quality pens, like the Montblanc, are made from plastic as well - you will not see much brass in these pens... Rudy ... Yes, they ... ...
Chuck - I think you had a typo (I do that all the time) and the steel that loses temper at 400 degrees F is known as high carbon steel. This is the common...
I needed a clock for the shop. So I had this really old, split and ulgy slab of Black Walnut that was given to me. Who would have thought what beauty was...
Many fountain pen users would dispute that Montblanc is not a high end quality pen, hahahaha. I've been using a fountain pen for over 20 years now, long before...
I don't always use CA, it depends on the porous qualities of the wood. If I use CA I start with a liberal application of BLO, then wipe off the excess. Next...
That is an awesome clock Ken. It's way too nice for my shop. I'd probably be standing at the workbench admiring it and stick my finger into something...
Bob, why don't you try buffing while still on the lathe? it works great...at least for me and the lathe can never kick it out of your hand.....;-) Dave...
... Bernie, have you made an El Grande or Statesman/Jr.? Which would you give to someone who uses a fountain pen a majority of the time? ... What about you...
Joe - and all that responded - Thanks for the thoughts and input. As of now it looks like I will bebe sticking with the bushings that come with the kits. I...
I think you are confusing yourself with too much input, Bird. Just get an El Grande, make it and be done. If the recipient is a FP user, he/she'll be happy....
Just what is it that makes a MontBlanc a "quality" pen? Is it some kind of special plastic or something? To me plastic is plastic, and life is too short to...
Rich, a very succinct reply, in fact BB offers a fine, medium or broad nib for the Baron, the majority of brand name pens are plastic/celluloid, many are far...
Thanks Rob. Thats me of course after I've tried to grind a gouge. LOL I went to HF the other day and they had another set of my chisels with a defective box...
Right, Frank, for the smaller pen there is indeed a choice of nibs. I was talking about the large pen. There's 2 sizes of nibs being used - the smaller ones...
Hello, folks, Just finished a Woodcraft American Classic flat top twist pen that is awfully stiff. During assembly, I made sure the cap without the top bushing...
New to the board and new to penmaking. I turned my first five slim line pens yesterday. Zebra wood with PSI black enamel pen kits. They turned out great! I...
Is the mechanism stiff, or do you feel a mechanical rubbing? Is it possible that the centerband touches and rubs on the lower barrel? If you filed - maybe...
Hello newbie (rmartinatl - which part of that is your name ??) Welcome aboard! Kauri can go from boring to very neat in looks, but the age-angle stays, of...
Has anyone used the Ameroclassic from Hut? Is it the same as the Americana form CSU. The reason I ask is because I am kinda intigued by the Logo kits offered...
WOW! SWAT 2006 is finished. What a great weekend of classes! We had 2 days of pen turning class rotations that were fantastic! Three off us taught special...
There does not seem to be any rubbing on the lower barrel. All I really filed was the very end of the brass tube. After that, everything seemed to fit until I...
And when you unscrew it, the thread works smoothly all the way? When you unscrew it, and look at the end of the transmission, I don't know if you can see any...
