Your memory is still working Neal, he did use silver bullets. Pure silver is a quite a bit harder than lead, sterling even harder. I make sterling pen parts......
... Thanks for that, I kinda figured that was the reason, then thought if your ammo is rusting everything else probably is as well. Midway do seem to have...
... (I've sent John an email with a bunch of photos offlist) www.caswell.com has a good forum. A lot of those guys have kilns the size of a small truck and...
<aaronroberts1884@...> wrote: I want to do some shows and fairs and such but im not sure what to carry... Aaron, I personally don't think anyone can answer...
Dave, Just wanted to let you know I received your box of ironwood and was extraordinarily disappointed. If there are more than two potential pen blanks in the...
I've been reading everyone's post for quite awhile and greatly appreciate everything I have learned. My penmaking has improved because of the numerous topics...
Dale, Question have you ever noticed who buys your pens ? more women or more men ? for me women buy most of my pens. shows always seems to be a lot of...
Thanks Bill. My son is a general surgeon resident in Houston and has no life at the moment. I don't really understand how they can work the hours they do nor...
I have the Apprentice Chuck plus the Coles Jaw plates for it. It is the only chuck I use. Sometime soon I hope to buy a second one so I can make bowls...
I bought a used Sears Lathe. The tool rest was missing so I ordered a new one from Sears. I came today and when I put it on I realized that there is no way I...
Bob; How are you with a Hacksaw?? I would hacksaw the rest to about 6" If you measure the shaft diameter, you should be able to find a non-Sears replacement....
If you don't think you will ever use the 12" tool rest then I would take it to a welder or machine shop and have it cut down to the size you are wanting. You...
bill alexander <billfishalex@...> wrote: Dale, Question have you ever noticed who buys your pens more women or more men?... Interesting question, Bill, hadn't...
... The tool rest was missing so I ordered a new one from Sears. It is 12" long... Bob, I'd keep that one, measure the opening it goes into (I have no clue...
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I don't have a life either! If I did, I would be fishin with you and Bill. Sounds like a great time and fishing story. ANthony ... has ... the ... them ... ...
I posted this over in the IAP as well, so.... Here is a list of folks I have sent an email to about vises. No response as of yet. I understand I am long to...
Didn't see my name on the list, but I'm still waiting and wanting!! Jerry Truett Everybody will live somewhere forever. Heaven / Hell - your choice. ...
Hello, I am under the impression that Pen turners avoid turning blanks with knots. Not sure where I get this idea, but is this true? Knots are to be avoided?...
I knew that Knots would be cool looking, but I kept thinking knots were to be avoided. Well, I'll be more open minded about them from now on. In fact, I'll...
Good Dave, and when you find something really unique, share a photo or two with the group. Happy hunting. Ron Frame In a message dated 9/5/2008 5:47:58 P.M....
*If* you can get the knot to stay in place while turning the piece, and *if* your tool doesn’t catch on the knot and shatter the piece, then yes, they can...
As shown by the 60's and 70's craze for knotty pine wall boarding over here, knots can look good. The big "however" is that they can be a real PITA if they...
