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penfold1

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Not just for pen turning a bit big really, Carbide chisel, this baby is 21" long and a real piece of art.

Off to the shed...

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We had a debate on this geezer and his home made tools before but I don't wanna spoil anyone's prezzie so I shan't go mad here.

Enjoy the tool with the odd shaped handle init?
 

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Have fun with it, I have a Rev (made by woody) and a pair of grumps (guess who made them) and they're superb. You'll knock out some good stuff with that.
 

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Have fun with it, strange handle, but I can see why, smaller stuff inner handle bigger deeper stuff outer handle:thumbs:

Peter
 

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GILLIANDREA.....Yes that's the seller the missus got it from, The craftmanship is superb and came next day.

I have had a quick go with it and will have to get used to a new technique. If anyone's interested i can do a proper review.
 

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Good luck with your new toy get or make one with a square tip next for turning pens they are very easy to make all you need is a hack saw a file and the correct size tap and a bit of ash for the handle 3/4" copper pipe for a finial and a spare hour
 

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Good luck with your new toy get or make one with a square tip next for turning pens they are very easy to make all you need is a hack saw a file and the correct size tap and a bit of ash for the handle 3/4" copper pipe for a finial and a spare hour

Thanks Woody, I will try that.
 

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These Carbide tools are very efficient Ian, i am sure once you are used to it you will find it a very useful tool indeed .. :thumbs:
 

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And a steel merchant nearby that sell what you want.:vangry::vangry::vangry:

Rob the bars from an old printer / plotter, shopping trolley or similar piece of equipment.
Don't frow nuffink away init?
I heared it called upcycling these days, posh word for scavenging which we always did done init?
 

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Rob the bars from an old printer / plotter, shopping trolley or similar piece of equipment.
Don't frow nuffink away init?
I heared it called upcycling these days, posh word for scavenging which we always did done init?

I am surprised that you can't hear the missus over where you are, when I bring something useful home.

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The wife goes
 
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