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So ever wondered what happens when two people who could talk for Britain meet to speak to each other? A one and a half chat on the phone, that's what. :noway1: Topics covered range from pen kits to boxes, eBay to China, shipping containers lost at sea to Levi jeans, and jewellers tags to old...

Not done much turning as making wooden models Now they are finished I can get back to turning a little more. This was just a case of having a play with a new tool for hollowing and at the same time I thought I would add some very subtle twists to the piece. Made with Yew and stands 6" and 3...

Hi All, I have a load of Maple burl that I got last year, great looking wood but can be a little boring. I decided to add a little colour and I am very happy with the results. Maple Burl pen. - YouTube

The first piece completed in 2020. Felt good to be able to start again in the shed after the festive break. I just needed something simple to start the year. Hollow form from spalted walnut. Quite punky in places but managed to stabilise. Decided to add a lid and final. I think it could be...

Hi The square experiment got a bit larger. With Powertex string this time to add texture to the middle. This will mount on a wall or in my case on the fence outside... Kevin :banana:

Having been asked if it was possible to encapsulate fabric into a pen I foolishly say yes good she says can I have 30 please So I stupidly (alcohol is to blame) say yes. What do you think of the first 8 I would add the only other pen I have cast was a postage stamp pen as a momento of a trip to...

What is the best make of lathe to buy, for ease versatility of adding chucks etc, been looking on gumtree etc for second hand but not a lot about up here, so might have to go for a new one so looking for something I could add chucks etc at a later date without paying through the nose for the...

Today my wife and i celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary, still hope that we can add a lot of years more. :love_it:

Just saying hello to all. I took up the hobby of making pens when I retired and have now been doing this for about 18 months. I'm finding the hobby quite addictive and have started selling them now just to fund my addiction and add extra tools etc. (and you can only keep so many pens for...

Hi everyone. I have made a lot of different kits over the 18 months that I've been turning but probably a lot more that i haven't tried. Some are excellent and of course some fall in the other end of the spectrum. What i'm asking is what is your favourite kit in each category. you can copy and...

Not the great big loliping grey hairy gorilla.... It's me.:face::face::face::face: Been away for a while as had a new health prob, (now have RA :funny:) oh well, got over that one now and back on the up side. just a few more to add to the ones I already had. nowt that the morphine hasn't...