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There is one out there which is known as MPCNC which is “Mostly Printed CNC” the web site is https://www.v1engineering.com.

It is designed to run a trimmer or spindle, the 2 most common routers...

Currently in the process of printing all the parts.


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Agree with bdar's pricing estimate, except that the middle pen which, (is an Emperor), can also be purchased in a limited and numbered series (500 only) from Craft Supplies USA. They retail for for...

Hi Toni,

Wattyl make a great product you can use yourself it is called Incra Lac used a lot by statue restorers etc. It is not cheap but it will more than likely do the job you are talking about....

I did receive a reply regarding the voltage and it is as expected 120V

Well, according to the manufacturer's specs... it's 120V AC. I would imagine it would require a converter. Sorry. :(
Take...

IMHO the best finish is Shellawax. It has cross-linking properties that not only provides a great finish but it is also quite resistant to the grease and oils from fingers etc that will quickly dull...

Have sent them an email asking about the volatge range of the tool. If it is only 110V then that will be an issue for many of us.

The ringed gidgee is beautiful, on the Baron it looks even more so. Great job

Matthew,

Have a look at the following link. I built a similar one for myself, works like a charm.

http://www.penturners.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=22066&SearchTerms=pen+press

Amos, They are beautiful. Love the grain

I had some small pieces of Pink Ivory so here is a Chrome slimline.

Also received some cross-cut cocobolo 2nd picture is done with the Wall Street II in titanium/platinum

My thoughts on selecting a prize winning pen(s) is based on 2 parts.

Part 1

How to pick pens that are eligible for the prize(s).

1. Two categories - Natural Material (ie wood) -...

One of each please Neil.

Agree with most of what Cam says however, what he says about "parabolic" drills are not quite accurate. A parabolic is not a brad point drill at all. It has a standard twist type tip and the flutes...

As Cameron said - don't forget to rough up the outside of the tubes a bit.

If you have time then the cheapest most effective glue I use is "bondcrete" it has a slight gap filling property about...

You can also get Micro-Mesh from Carba-tec Canberra, they have a good starters kit for around the $30.00 mark. It has the following in it

1-3" x 4" Sheet 2400 MICRO-MESH
1-3" x 4" Sheet 3200...

Hi Ron,

Saw that you had registered (thankyou). There seems to be a problem in us receiving your email:eek: . Please resend it directly to me using [email protected]

Not sure...

Hi Bdar,

We did send you an email regarding your order, which we did receive. The last shipment of cigar pens was lost by customs or carrier, each side blaming the other:mad: . New order is on...

Dymondwood is a trademarked product. Basically what it is is 1/16" birch that is immersed in the dye until it has soaked completely through. They then take the various colour sheet laminating them...

Could be, did you follow step 7 exactly cos if you don't then what you described earlier is exactly what happens

The pen looks like an American flat top Ian. They are a bugger to assemble till you know the little secret.:rolleyes: And I ain't gonna tell ya :p


Seriously though mate, downlaod the...

You will find that is a common problem with the S22 acrylic if you are turning the standard 7mm pens. You need to get fancy with the shape of the pen and add some curves etc to increase the finished...

Craft Supplies USA has 3 colours available in crushed velvetCheck your PM's

No problems Bob,

I have dealt with Steven & Carol as well. And yes you are right they are great people to deal with :D

Their product is high quality and their service is excellent.

Hi Joe,

Will let you know soon, will be travelling to the USA in a couple of weeks and should have exact prices, sizes, colours etc when I get back.

Hi Ezra,

have aread of the this thread it should answer a lot of your questions, then by all means ask if you want more..

These 4 pens are kits from Pen Turners Paradise, they are 3 of the streamline and one of the cross type.

L-R Streamline in Upgraded Gold, Cross type in Titanium Gold, Streamline in Titanium Gold...

This may sound a bit silly but, have a chat to your local Sate & Federal politicians, they do react to this type of thing - how much real benefit comes from it is going to be debatable but at least...

Made one of these myself - it works a treat, cut up one of SWMBO's :cool: old chopping boards (the white plasticy type ones) and hot glued 2 bits to the ends of the press that push against the pens....

I have found using bullet point bits the best, so far (touch wood ;) ) I have had no problems with any of the acrylics. As others have said clear the flutes regularly and take it nice and easy.

If...

13mm squared is ideal for the standard 7mm kits for the larger kits that require a 10mm hole then you are better off with somthing around the 19mm square.

Remember to take your time when...

Can't say that often enough

beware the heat - not only can they bubble but ridges can form and that is a wee bit nasty:eek:

DITTO

Hi Darren,


Sheila at Pens Of Color also has two style of rifle clips.

You will probably have to email her with the dimensions you need to match.

Wrapping the cap carefully in paper I place it in the vice snugly, (not to tight)face. I have the side for the notch facing away from me. Using a very sharp hobby type knife I then carefully cut down...

The only kit I am aware of is from Woodcraft in the USA. The url is below.


Plumb Bob Kit

IMHO this is probably the best beginners site with the clearest and easiest to follow explanations on turning pens.:)


http://www.woodturnerruss.com/Pen10.html

I started turning my pens on an MC900 fro Carba-tec, it did a fine job and had no worries with it. I just recently got a Delta Midi and now use that for turning all my pens.:cool:

From my...

They look like they are Round Top European to me. Not sure as to the brand but would guess at possibly Penn State Industries.

Do I get a prize if I am write :rolleyes:

(Pun intended)

Oh...

Yes I am :o

Is this sort of pen what you are looking for. If so we can get them for you, take about 2 weeks at the most. Let us know whether it is type 'a' or type 'b'

Just as a matter of associated interest if you do search for pen kits then try either;

"wooden pen kits" or wood +pen +kits - enter it exactly as I have typed it, spaces and quotes included. ...

EEE & Shellawax :confused:

As Ozwinner says www.penturners.org is a great place to have a look here are a few for you to check out.

http://www.penturners.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7223...

There is now a new supplier of quality plated pen kits in Australia

Pen Turners Paradise

There is a bloke in South Aus who often has hard to find blanks. I just bought some Coolibah Burl and some Tiger Myrtle off him.

See pic below

PM me and I will send you his email address

Harry,

I suggest $199.95, always sounds better than $200. Old marketing ploy which has been proven to work over many years.

If you are going to "wholesale" them to stores then I would...

Just to add my two cents worth.

For a standard twist pen I charge $25, for a pencil $30, for anything else the price goes up dramatically depending on the cost of the kit.

I am not in it to...

Hi kristian,

I too am a relative newby at turning and started out with pens. I quickly realised that to do straight barrelled pens could be done with my existing "large" tools but to get a...

I too was looking for a supplier of Dymondwood. In the end I went with a supplier in the USA.

There service was great, I placed my order and received the shipment in less that 2 weeks and the cost...