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13th July 2008, 08:34 PM #1
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I was looking for some special blanks to make a Cambridge set, and came across some I did not know that I had, purchased at the last Working with Wood show in Melbourne. Red Mallee Burl, it was fairly good to work with and thankfully no blowouts. I understand now what Cisco means that they are real eyecatchers. All I can say is "give me Red Mallee Burl". Hope you enjoy them as much as I did. PS the lesson I learnt is how much I had forgotten-- The larger barrel would not go into the blank, 33/64 is too tight , 13mm is too tight so the closest I had was 13.5 ml, and I used Epoxy to glue it in. Amos
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13th July 2008, 09:13 PM #2
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What a stunning pair of pens, Amos! You've done a great job with that timber. They positively glow.
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13th July 2008, 09:17 PM #3
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Amos, i have had that problem with the 33/64 bit also. But only on the Red mallee burl not on other timbers. Very strange.
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13th July 2008, 09:23 PM #4
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I've been having that problem with every kit that takes a 37/64". Emperors, Imperials, etc... I just keep a set of Irwin Quick Grips handy and, after applying the epoxy, use the clamp to press the larger tube into place. On the bright side, I haven't had one come loose yet.
I've been thinking it was my drill bit, but if you guys are experiencing the same thing, it must be a tube issue.
Last edited by ciscokid; 13th July 2008 at 11:11 PM. Reason: correction - 37/64"
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13th July 2008, 09:27 PM #5
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Opps,sorry Amos. Very nice pens indeed, I like them.
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13th July 2008, 09:44 PM #6
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very very nice pen
the red mallee looks superb
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13th July 2008, 09:51 PM #7
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Amos, simply stunning
what else can anyone say about them
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13th July 2008, 10:04 PM #8
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Beautiful timber and you've done it justice. the Cambridge/El Grande/Churchill is a pain with that top barrel. Beartooth Woods in the US now recommend and sell a 13.3 mm bit for it. Where the hell did a size like 13.3 mm come from?
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13th July 2008, 11:26 PM #9
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Superb pair of pens Amos, absolute stunners!
Good use of a spectacular couple of pieces of red mallee.
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13th July 2008, 11:47 PM #10
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Thanks for that one and all,
As to the drill bits, I was wondering where I might get 13.2 or 13.3, will make enquiry tomorrow. Cisco, I never had any problems with the Emperors?! maybe I just used a bigger hammer?! 
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14th July 2008, 01:57 AM #11
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Amos; I cut a slot in a piece of dowel, wrap sandpaper around it chuck it in my drill and sand it to size inside the hole of the blank. Works great for a nice fit.
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14th July 2008, 02:51 AM #12
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Great looking pens
Thanks for showing themBob Burt
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14th July 2008, 07:01 AM #13
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Good tip Mike, thanks
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14th July 2008, 09:34 AM #14
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Ah.. I just had the same problem with two pens .. 37/64 (even bought a new set of
DeWalt bits per Penpal's recommendation .. love them!) Thought I must have picked
up the wrong bit.
measured the bit, measured the tubes.. they're not 37/64 !
I used a 1/2" bit and it worked better, still a little tight.
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14th July 2008, 11:54 AM #15
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Very nice pair Amos,
, seems red mallee always makes great pens, Russ
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