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  1. Dalboy

    Hollow form

    Not done a hollow form for quite a while so thought about time I did another. Made from field maple for the main body, American black walnut for the top and beech for the finial. Was going to colour the finial but liked it the way it looked contrasting against the lid. The bottom has a little...
  2. B

    Classic pen kit

    I wonder if anyone can help. I had some classic pen kits which had unassembled centre bands that were handy for replacing the black plastic with colour options or turning with a contrasting highlight. But can't remember where I got them ,does anyone have an idea.
  3. G

    Metal Keeper Rings for Bespoke Pens - Help?

    Good morning, all. I am in writing to pick the brains of those working without kits. I want to be able to add metal rings to the bodies and caps of my fountain pens. I have done turned contrasting rings by boring the cap, making a tenon on another piece to insert, and then adding contrasting...
  4. woodhacker

    Alpha with acrylic jacket

    When I turned the blank the bottom had no features it was plain white so I hacked off a chunk and added a contrasting piece on (well I thought I did) As per norm my photos are a bit naff.
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