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2nd August 2008, 12:30 PM
Thread: Statesman Limited Edition #179
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Looks good! :2tsup: Those are nice pens, both...
Looks good! :2tsup:
Those are nice pens, both the jr postable and full size nonpostable. sp?? I like the lines on the clip, and the gold/silver is very well balanced in proportion as is the... -
2nd August 2008, 12:25 PM
Thread: Apprentice Buffing System
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Say, it does at that doesn't it? :rolleyes: ...
Say, it does at that doesn't it? :rolleyes:
lol, I think it's a trick of the camera, I was in pretty close, they don't seem to be bent in real life. :U -
27th July 2008, 06:08 AM
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I have always heard good things about Truoil, I...
I have always heard good things about Truoil, I haven't made a stock in some time and all the ones I did I french polished or used poly. But as I said, I've heard and read Turoil being recommended...
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26th July 2008, 03:31 PM
Thread: making a staff
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Are you sure you have a proper understanding of...
Are you sure you have a proper understanding of what a "talking stick" is? I think I know what you're talking about, but it's not what I know a talking stick as.
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24th July 2008, 02:43 PM
Thread: What a disaster!!!
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I'd say your likely to mess up the finish there...
I'd say your likely to mess up the finish there at the end anyway you go about it, but it should be fixable.
That said, often if you take hold of the pen body, and smack the bushing end down on a... -
22nd July 2008, 12:49 AM
Thread: This not an Americana
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I like it, especially the wood. But one Q....
I like it, especially the wood. But one Q. Wouldn't it be easier just to buy either the American or the American tubes? :rolleyes: The only difference I see between the American and the Retro is the...
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21st July 2008, 04:58 PM
Thread: Color in Lignum vitae
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It does have an interesting history doesn't it? ...
It does have an interesting history doesn't it?
Anyhow, yes, it comes in differing shades, but what was odd was before I started turning they both appeared to be the same shade, and the only... -
21st July 2008, 01:41 PM
Thread: Color in Lignum vitae
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Color in Lignum vitae
I had a couple peices of lignum vitae, on the outside they appeared to be about the same.
However when I turned them one appears to be quite a bit lighter, more of a tan color whereas the other... -
20th July 2008, 04:16 PM
Thread: ooOOOoo!! A customer likes me!
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Oh this disease with which we are inflicted....
Oh this disease with which we are inflicted. :doh:
I was driving down the road the other day when I noticed a burl, on a tree, in someone's yard, and it was old and dying and beginning to lean.
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20th July 2008, 10:32 AM
Thread: Silver Lotus Fountain Pen from Red Mallee
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It appears to me that this one is only silver in...
It appears to me that this one is only silver in color, not metal, I believe it's a Rhodium/Black ti.
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20th July 2008, 06:52 AM
Thread: Epoxy refresher
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Hmm, interesting idea on the pastels, I've just...
Hmm, interesting idea on the pastels, I've just been using really fine glitters mixed in with the epoxy but it can be hard to get even coverage, I'll have to drag out some pastel sticks.
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20th July 2008, 04:41 AM
Thread: Silver Lotus Fountain Pen from Red Mallee
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I rather like the Lotus. I'd really like to find...
I rather like the Lotus. I'd really like to find one that has a southwest/Aztec/Mayan/Navajo type theme to it.
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20th July 2008, 04:39 AM
Thread: Epoxy refresher
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I too only use epoxy. I prefer the 5min to the 30...
I too only use epoxy. I prefer the 5min to the 30 min. With the 5 min you can be turning within 5-10 minutes, I usually let it go to at least 10 or so though to ensure it's really set up. If you mix...
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20th July 2008, 12:14 AM
Thread: Red mallee burl score
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Thanks NewLondon, appreciate the offer, but I've...
Thanks NewLondon, appreciate the offer, but I've got a couple board feet of it in the shop too. :U
The .75-1" thick planks that are a couple feet long and misc withs I've never had any trouble... -
I see, the skew rears it's ugly head again. :U ...
I see, the skew rears it's ugly head again. :U
I use 5 min epoxy, it seems to set up very quickly, you actually just have enough time to mix, apply, get everything into position, then let it set,... -
The space around that tube looks pretty big, are...
The space around that tube looks pretty big, are you using CA or epoxy?
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Hummy
A watercolor I made for a friends birthday. It's been some time since I worked in that medium, and only my second time to use the water color pencils. I really like them, you can get so much more...
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19th July 2008, 12:17 PM
Thread: Red mallee burl score
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Why use words when pictures will tell the tale so...
Why use words when pictures will tell the tale so much better?
A beautiful piece of Cocobolo, bought at woodcraft, aka the devil incarnate. It appeared to be dry, should have known better, but I... -
19th July 2008, 11:43 AM
Thread: 6 pens a pound sterling
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I'm particularly interested in how you're going...
I'm particularly interested in how you're going to turn a triangular pen. :rolleyes: :D
I've thought of it before, but you can buy a decent pen kit for just as cheap as you can buy a decent pen... -
17th July 2008, 02:49 PM
Thread: Gotta love that skew
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My biggest peave with the skew is it doesn't seem...
My biggest peave with the skew is it doesn't seem to always have anything to do with skill or experiance, it's just a ticking time bomb. Yes in your normal wood you should be able to go long periods...
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I've done it on desk holders for pens, and it...
I've done it on desk holders for pens, and it looks really good, but it's a PITA to do. The added size and centrifugal force slings CA everywhere, and it's hard to sand odd shapes evenly without...
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16th July 2008, 02:24 AM
Thread: Gotta love that skew
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Thanks all, you've made me feel better,...
Thanks all, you've made me feel better, particularly Skew, I got a chuckle out of his post. :D
FC, using it as a scraper doesn't count. :p :D
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14th July 2008, 02:48 PM
Thread: Gotta love that skew
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Gotta love that skew
Just lost a really pretty cross cut Cocobolo pen I'd been working on off and on all day. Was finishing out the second barrel, decided to make a few last passes with the skew, the danged skew. :~ It...
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14th July 2008, 05:24 AM
Thread: Sooo, what do you think this is?
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Say, either your kids over there are smaller than...
Say, either your kids over there are smaller than over here or your Pumpkins and Squash are something to behold. :; :D
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13th July 2008, 12:05 PM
Thread: Dang Bowl turners
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Dang Bowl turners
they'll use anything. :~
I recently found the reason I needed a plank of 2" cocobolo. Being somewhat cost prohibitive to run about buying $20 a bf cocobolo, I had waited until I found what I... -
13th July 2008, 12:00 AM
Thread: Sooo, what do you think this is?
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True color, another one had more spaulting and...
True color, another one had more spaulting and color, but the center hole was too big to use, (aside from on a really large pen kit) and that was too much trouble to go to.
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Polyurethane? Your local hardware store should...
Polyurethane? Your local hardware store should have some, most any place like that carries it. It also comes in aerosol cans.
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12th July 2008, 11:38 PM
Thread: Sooo, what do you think this is?
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All right, I'll put y'all out of your misery. :D...
All right, I'll put y'all out of your misery. :D
http://www.nps.gov/wica/naturescience/images/Annual-Sunflower.jpg
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12th July 2008, 04:48 PM
Thread: Sooo, what do you think this is?
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Sooo, what do you think this is?
Sorry, no pen, I thought I had a Sierra kit laying around but I didn't. I did however have a package of Sierra tubes, which is how I managed to make a Sierra pen barrel. :shrug:
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12th July 2008, 04:29 PM
Thread: CA problems
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:D aaaa
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12th July 2008, 12:32 PM
Thread: CA problems
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Cold actually retards the setting of CA, so...
Cold actually retards the setting of CA, so probably not. I think the others have nailed it, either use a finer mist and less, or don't use a accelerator at all. :shrug:
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9th July 2008, 10:42 AM
Thread: Seasoning GREEN BURL Pen Blanks
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Personally I use Time. :) This is the most...
Personally I use Time. :) This is the most reliable and effective way, with less damage, and less ruined projects.
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9th July 2008, 02:43 AM
Thread: I Like it Too!! Mallee Burl Sierra
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Just a tidbit of info about the heat gun. :; CA...
Just a tidbit of info about the heat gun. :; CA drys by reaction with water, either on the gluing surfaces, or by pulling it from the air. It's kind of like a two part adhesive, with water being the...
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8th July 2008, 12:02 AM
Thread: New to Pen turning and eager to learn
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One of the main reasons I like the CA finish is...
One of the main reasons I like the CA finish is because of it's durability. I don't have anything against the way waxes, oils, etc, etc look, but all of them fall to pieces after being handled for a...
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7th July 2008, 11:56 PM
Thread: Group Shot!
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The two Mallees are actually Oak burles. :wink: ...
The two Mallees are actually Oak burles. :wink:
Peter, have you tried using Photobucket? It allows you to post much larger higher quality images.
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7th July 2008, 12:27 PM
Thread: Group Shot!
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So what you're all saying is I only made one good...
So what you're all saying is I only made one good pen? :C
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So, for the encore, here are some "hand" pictures of your favorite. Incidentally this pen is my first commission. :) It has some... -
6th July 2008, 11:47 PM
Thread: New to Pen turning and eager to learn
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Or upload it to a picture hosting site, still a...
Or upload it to a picture hosting site, still a good idea to keep it under a 100kb though, some of these chaps are still on dial up. :C :;
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6th July 2008, 11:44 PM
Thread: New to Pen turning and eager to learn
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You are either sanding two much, or not sanding...
You are either sanding two much, or not sanding enough.
If you sand too much, you'll go through in places and get dull spots.
If you don't sand enough, you'll have low spots that the... -
6th July 2008, 07:09 AM
Thread: Group Shot!
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Group Shot!
I'm working on a business card design, so I had a little photo shoot yesterday with some pens and wood I had laying about.
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5th July 2008, 04:19 PM
Thread: Pen Swap Pens!!!!!!!!
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Is that maple or sycamore?
Is that maple or sycamore?
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3rd July 2008, 07:23 AM
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This is a pretty cheap option. ...
This is a pretty cheap option.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=97838
I usually use the lathe, being a control freak I sometimes hold it by hand :) which has... -
I just recently bought a digital caliper and I...
I just recently bought a digital caliper and I don't know how I existed before without it. Handy as a pocket on a shirt it is. You can get one that will work just fine for woodwork for not much, we...
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2nd July 2008, 12:13 PM
Thread: Davids Swap to me
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Wow, Nice Figure!! Reminds me of a certain...
Wow, Nice Figure!!
Reminds me of a certain hammer handle I need to turn into pens...I'd forgotten about that. I think I have two now if I recall, but incidentally no more hammer handles for me, I... -
2nd July 2008, 12:08 PM
Thread: Where do you get your kits?
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That happened on my last order from CSUSA, lol, I...
That happened on my last order from CSUSA, lol, I had a pen someone had commissioned me to make, and I ordered the kit from CSUSA. The bushings said out of stock, so I ordered the accessory kit which...
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1st July 2008, 12:20 AM
Thread: teachers pen bulk buy.
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Poll: If you went through CSUSA, for 50+ it would be...
If you went through CSUSA, for 50+ it would be $2.85 a kit.
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30th June 2008, 07:49 AM
Thread: starburst sierra
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I can't see it, it's too small. What little I do...
I can't see it, it's too small. What little I do see I like though. :)
I'm a bit undecided about the click pen, I think they look great, but felt a little cheap and looked a bit cheap at the clip... -
30th June 2008, 07:03 AM
Thread: dw788 vibration problem
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I just fixed a vibration issue with my scroll...
I just fixed a vibration issue with my scroll saw, it was where the arm to counterweight joint connects, the bolt was loose. It made it wobble and vibrate all over the place, I thought it was just...
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28th June 2008, 04:21 PM
Thread: Can Art Send you Flaming Mad
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Very Impressive. :o Now I'm going to go crawl...
Very Impressive. :o
Now I'm going to go crawl under my pitiful paintings and mull over how someone can make a better painting in 9 minutes compete with a fiery finale, than I can do in a week.... -
28th June 2008, 03:51 PM
Thread: Goodies from Australia
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Tiger Mrytle looks nice, as does the yellowbox...
Tiger Mrytle looks nice, as does the yellowbox burl! :2tsup: