Nice name Bruce - Well Played! <grin> I suppose that a quick look who posts the most would show who probably turns the least however ... <blush> TonyW. ... ...
With the UK's Amazon, the limit is for free shipping £15, perhaps a bit more than $25, but it still uses the exact same delivery system as for paid shipping,...
But do you still use hand tools for coves and tight beads though Ralph? As I have said previously, I do use both types so have no axe to grind ... TonyW. ... ...
Hi Richard, I'm located in europe, more specifically Portugal. Thanks for the reply. Ordering from the US would probably get too expensive, I'll try to avoid...
Pat; I commonly CA glue the clip in place. *VERY* little is needed! Use medium to thick CA and use a pin or very thin tips that push on to the top of the CA...
If I may join in here Joao, you need to look for what we call silver steel here in the UK (drill rod in the US), but the trouble is finding the correct size,...
Thanks Randy; I did fix mine and the customers that way. Hard little dickens to disassemble! Have pulled others already assembled and will do the same. Thanks...
Dear Sirs, We are in a position to supply you with exotic timbers like: 1. Gaboon ebony 2. Pink Ivory 3. African blackwood 4. mahogany 5. Wild Olive 6....
I suspected Portugal from your name :-) I know in the US I can get what's called 'drill rod' in metric sizes, fractional sizes, letter sizes etc. You will not...
Thanks for the input Tony, I first thought I could do with a steel rod instead of a regular mandrel but since I'm new at this with no experience at pen turning...
Richard, I may be able to get a friend who has a metal lathe at his shop to do the metal work for me but not for the time being. I'm getting the feeling it may...
One thing I did not see emphasized in the previous replies to your post - The Tormak is not just for your wood turning tools. My wife is amazed at the...
DLH, here's the online Tormack store *http://tinyurl.com/tormek-store * There is also a page for dealers around the world. Just find your country first. The...
For all us newbe's and old timers This collection of tips and tricks is outstanding, Thanks so much. I'm sure I must use it everytime I sit down at my...
I'm been away from pen turning for a few months and I'm trying to get back in the swing. I have a few questions for you Alumilite gurus out there. I just...
Jeff, I can't answer most of your questions but one jumps out. DO NOT use water anywhere near alumilite !!! A drop or two in a batch will yield foam. (for fun...
I was wondering if there is any reason not to drill my blanks before cutting them. Often for slim lines I have a hard time with my blanks being a little short...
It should be possible. You need quill travel around 4-1/2" and a similarly long drill bit. I suppose you would increase the chance of blowing through the...
I cut first and drill second because my drill press doesn't have a lot of quill travel so I have to drill in stages as it is, which makes keeping everything...
... cut ... A lot of folks will cut their blanks about 1/4"+ long, then drill them and then cut them to length. This will give you the longer blank to drill,...
I don't think I understand your problem. Is the blank sitting too low? Why don't you put a dummy block between the jaws underneath the blank? ... -- Regards,...
I am unsure why you would have trouble with the blanks being to short for your vice. If mine are short I just move them up has high as I can in the vise, while...
Are you drilling on a drill press? If yes, then why not move the table up so that your blanks are higher up near the chuck and then they won't be too short....
I have some cartridges that I am wanting to use to make a couple of pens. I am assuming that they will use the 7mm tubes, and I have that part figured out. ...
Steve, The trick for removing the bullet and primer from a live round is . . . Don't! Either start with rounds that have already been fired or get some new,...
In a message dated 10/4/2008 10:30:01 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, sray1953@... writes: What I'm stuck on now, is how to get the lead and the primers...
Steve: Bullet pullers, (looks like a hammer) are available from reloading sources. De-primers are available, but dangerous to use on a live primer. I pull...
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