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Thread: Another Sturdee pen
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16th December 2013, 08:31 AM #16
Happy to have a "product" photography get together to learn how to best take shots. I could even set up the studio lights and 3m wide back drops etc and people can bring some of their larger work also and I can shoot it for them……….Maybe I should charge a pen per session
At least this is one area where I do know what I am doing and can give back to the forum for all the learning I am getting.…..Live a Quiet Life & Work with your Hands
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16th December 2013, 09:07 AM #17043TURNING
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thats a good job on the turning . I'm not sold on the colours but as a christmas novelty pen it does work well
Anyone turned any of the stabalised blanks we cooked up ..?
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16th December 2013, 01:07 PM #18
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16th December 2013, 03:14 PM #19
OK,
Tried one of Marks cactus stabilised blanks.
Seeing I had the 2 halves went for a streamline cos I like the 1/2 inch centre.
Unfortunately, a big chunk flew off once I got to round (centre piece in picture).
It went down as far as the bushes
Thats OK I thought, I'll make it a slimline with that yucky centre band but at least I'll get there.
was just getting down to bushes and the same split/crack flew off the tube.
Never had this happen before, so don't know what to say.
I can see it looks like its not glued to the tube, but sanded the same as always, glued the same as always.
Will see if I can find the piece in shed and maybe glue back on.
Stay tuned.
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16th December 2013, 04:51 PM #20Novice
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Super looking pen and finished nicely.
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16th December 2013, 06:28 PM #21
Peter, after your Triple Success wtih the other pens/blanks, it went to your head! and you had to be brought down to earth to suffer the fate that Pen Turners suffer from time to time- the blank that blows up!
Keep at it, I'm sure one will turn nicely for you, AmosGood, better, best, never let it rest;
Til your good is better, and your
better, best.
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16th December 2013, 06:40 PM #22
I found the 2 pieces that came off and glued them back on.
Left it for a while to set and tried again.
It also tried again and threw the 2 pieces back at me again.
It had to happen after 100's of pens didn't it. Ah well.
Not sure if I'll try it again, Maybe try a different stabilized piece.
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16th December 2013, 08:19 PM #23
Peter, I think in that case it would be best to use the 60 Grit tool!!!!, less likelihood of flying off again. Amos
Good, better, best, never let it rest;
Til your good is better, and your
better, best.
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16th December 2013, 10:43 PM #24
Here you are Mark
Well after seeing the drama that Fly has been put through I thought I had better have a go at my stabilized blank. Fortunately mine appears to be stable right though and solid except for a little bit of punkiness in a few places. I put a bit of CA on the surface to harden it up, and filled a few worm holes. I can't remember what the blank was, so maybe Mark can help out here.
I have just finished it and took a few photos with the phone, so nothing flash.
Stabilized Sierra_4.jpg Stabilized-Sierra.jpg Stabilized-Sierra_2.jpg Stabilized-Sierra_3.jpgLast edited by Treecycle; 17th December 2013 at 07:53 AM. Reason: Added photo
Dallas
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17th December 2013, 01:05 PM #25
It came out ok whatever it was, Amos
Good, better, best, never let it rest;
Til your good is better, and your
better, best.
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17th December 2013, 02:09 PM #26Deceased
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I've been in awe of the results of the casting day, they are real beauties.
I also have a cast blank and also some stabilized blanks but haven't done anything with them as yet as over the weekend I caught the dreaded lurgies and as I have to take imuno depressing pills for my liver problem it knocked me about more then ever before.
Been in bed for two days as I felt too weak and dizzy to go down to the workshop. So with Christmas approaching fast I won't have time to make a real Sturdee pen to show until after Christmas.
Peter.
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17th December 2013, 03:34 PM #27
Peter, get well quickly, Amos
Good, better, best, never let it rest;
Til your good is better, and your
better, best.
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17th December 2013, 04:06 PM #28
Take your time Peter, no rush.
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17th December 2013, 09:23 PM #29
The cast pens look great . I take it although the photos don't show it too well, the pods are in a bright red, and the outer is a flouro green.
As for the stabilized blank Fly, definitely looks like not enough glue. i always use epoxy, coat the entire blank inside, then coat the entire tube, then push together. Yes it sues a little more glue, but it rarely fails, especially if then CA is used first to stabilize the timber and fill any cracks/holes.Neil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new
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19th December 2013, 11:29 PM #30
Wowza some sweet as work there
Ian
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