Thanks for that Ironwood ~ I have my first segmented pen glued up and in clamps as we speak.

Good stuff Mr Fez, I hope it goes to plan for you.
Dont forget , we need to see photos.

I like it.

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Hey Ironwood, Love the pens mate , but, where do you get the brass sheets from ??.

Hi Pariss, I got my brass sheet from a hobby shop here in Mackay. they sell it in packets of different thicknesses, cost me about $10 for enough to do about 50 pens. They also sell styrene sheet in packets as well.

There used to be a hobby shop in Cairns called "Beehive", if they are still around, try them. Otherwise try to find somewhere that sells brass shim, eg Blackwoods, EA Bakers etc.

There used to be a hobby shop in Cairns called "Beehive", if they are still around, try them. Otherwise try to find somewhere that sells brass shim, eg Blackwoods, EA Bakers etc.[/QUOTE]

Hey thanks Ironwood, I'll see if Beehive is still around. Use to be near Mannings pies. Cheers mate.

Pretty much anywhere that does model/s making or radio controlled airplanes / boats / cars, model rail also, etc. i got a few sheets of brass and a couple of alluminium, quite enough to do a lot of pens for about the 10 bucks each a sheet. about 6" x 4" ,15 x 10cm. hobby one in brisbane. up at mt gravatt. I've yet to play with it (looking forward to it however, as i'm into segmenting for bigger turnings). I also grabbed a bit of 25 x 25 x 3mm allum angle from work to use as a clamping base/guide.

Neal.