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  1. 16th February 2015, 05:34 AM #1
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    Default Bolt Action Pen

    I found a piece of yew to go with the pen because Old bows were made from it and the pen being bullet shaped refers to modern weaponry so you could call it "Past and Present"
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  3. 16th February 2015, 08:00 AM #2
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    Default Good Combination

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    Youve got the right combination. I've done a few of the same pen but have been struggling to find the right timber - pen combo. The first was tiger myrtle .. Too dark .. And then I tried a few acrylics ... Good result but I really wanted timber ..

    Where can I get Yew ? I'm in Qld ?

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    Nice work there Dalboy

    Quote Originally Posted by Goggomobile View Post
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    Youve got the right combination. I've done a few of the same pen but have been struggling to find the right timber - pen combo. The first was tiger myrtle .. Too dark .. And then I tried a few acrylics ... Good result but I really wanted timber ..

    Where can I get Yew ? I'm in Qld ?

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    Not much figured Yew available here in Aus Randal, but plenty of other light coloured figured timbers available
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    Derek great work love the Yew
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    Yep these are popular with most folk, I tend to use deer horn ,water buffalo , and camo blanks , but a nice piece of birdseye huon is also attractive Yew is a bit scarce around these parts ,but also looks attractive ,nice work cheers ~ John
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    Thank you all. Luckily we have plenty of yew here yesterday a friend turned up with a 14" diameter and 1 1/2" thick piece with some lovely grain and said could I make something from it.
    I also have used Antler as I get a free supply from the local Zoo another friend works there.
    Some one gave me this kit to try it was just a case of trying to find a wood that would match the dark gunmetal colour and a darker wood just did not look right in my eyes
    I have had a good week with different people turning up with woodturning gifts not something that happens a lot but much appriciated

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    Where did you get your pen bits from Dalboy?
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    Quote Originally Posted by dunamis View Post
    Where did you get your pen bits from Dalboy?
    I was given this one to try. But I know of two suppliers one is PSI in America and the other is your side of the world from Timberbits.

    Have a look HERE

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    Wonderful character in that piece of wood and a good story to go with it

    i am sure i have a boxfull of yew burl in with all of my other pen blanks, i might have to looking on the weekend, i purchased it about 5 years ago

    i am sure it wont have gone off yet

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    Great looking timber nicely turned and finished.
    Looks great from here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Goggomobile View Post
    Where can I get Yew ? I'm in Qld ?
    A lot of Yew including blank sizes is available on ebay, however, you will have to have it posted from England.
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    Nice work on that one
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    Quote Originally Posted by wheelinround View Post
    Derek great work love the Yew
    and I love Yew too
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