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  1. G

    Everlasting pencil

    This is my NEW PENCIL. have a look something different Everlasting Pencil. Made of high-quality specialty graphite, it is strong and has a long service life, writes smoothly, and is easy to erase. No sharpening or changing of the pen core. very easy to use. The nib is made of metal, is...
  2. 21William

    One piece Fountain Pen kit?

    Are there any out there that folks can recommend? Nothing too pricey but I don’t want cheap either! I want something quick and easy. Blank will likely be some nice Yew if it makes a difference.
  3. flexi

    Two more!

    Hi all, Back to more 'C' gifts... :winking: The first is spalted Tamarind, the second double dyed Maple. Both were stabalised and really easy to turn and finish. I have a third left to get engraved so going well:pray::pray:
  4. alan morrison

    Fountain Pen

    One of my very few entries into the 'Acrylic Turned Pens' category......mainly because I didnt turn it. This is a joint effort. Curly 's wife Marla prepared the blank flexi turned it Phil Dart supplied the kit I only had to assemble it ( the easy bit )
  5. Garno

    Why not?

    Hi everyone. Only 15 days to go before I traipse off to do a woodturning course with Neil Lawton and 16 days to go before I post photos of my very first attempts at woodturning. Anyway that is not the reason for this post. I have been following with interest the post by DJB Penmaker and his...
  6. F

    Not as easy as Allan Batty says........

    Thought I would have a go at some cabriolet legs. Not easy at all for me. Most of these were turned from scrap pallet wood but one was an Oak spindle. I suppose it would help someone whose legless.........:beer: :funny::funny::funny: It's good practice though and that's what I need. Hope...
  7. G

    How do

    you guys apply your finish, and which finish is best for easy applicaton and good durability ?
  8. P

    Forest scene.

    Hi All, Here is a Sue Mey pattern. I decided to go with a natural edge on this occasion, maybe I will do the coat hanger in the future. A very nice and easy pattern to cut. I used Apple which I planed down to 6mm. Scroll saw. Sue Mey pattern. - YouTube Keep safe everyone All my best, Paul.
  9. flexi

    Great gift!

    Hi all, I managed to finish this beauty earlier.....the blank is one of Bammers specials.....they turn really easy and polish well with Farcla polish
  10. flexi

    Arrows

    Hi guys, I have done these before..... therefore I had a request for 2 more.....very easy to make!!
  11. Vic Perrin

    Zephyr in Buckeye Burr

    Last one for today and this is my favourite and a definite keeper. This is my first Zephyr and won't be my last. A really well machined kit with simple and perfectly fitting parts so easy to make up and a different looking pen from the norm :thumbs:
  12. flexi

    Time Gents

    Todays offering is a little Zeta with a lovely cast blank from Bammer on here.....real easy to turn and finish and a stunning colour too
  13. Gadget-UK

    Its all your fault ?

    Just thought i would blame everyone here ? Thats what i told the wife anyway ?? Just bought these: I know the Pot has to be converted but after reading through the amazing Forum I know it’s going to be fairly easy. After seeing the blanks and pens you have all been making, plus the posts...
  14. U

    Made to Order

    Another of the pens I made at the start of the week. This one was an especially requested necklace pen in pink with a little pzazz. I've not used this kit before - it was an easy one to work with - and the recipient is going to be so VERY pleased with this one. Tony
  15. D

    Pen choices

    Having turned my first pen and now ordered some fancy slimline pens and pencils I am just wondering what pen style to have a go at next? Quite fancy the Sierra ones but just wondered what are easy and popular.
  16. KevinMc

    Lathe bed cleaning

    Hi I am standing by for a range of answers !:thinks: What do you recommend for cleaning and making it easy to slide the banjo and tail stock on the lathe bed? Kevin:banana:
  17. D

    Easy woods or acrylic blanks for a newbie

    I am just wondering if there are any easy woods for first a attempt at pen making, I have seen some zebrano but the read it was quite hard to turn so it got me thinking what wood would be easy to start but still look nice and not to bland?!
  18. KevinMc

    Training day outcome

    Well that was fun.... This hollowing is not as easy as you make it look.... Incense cone burning...smoking Snowman.... don’t worry I know what’s wrong with it... but it’s my first attempt... The little swine thought he was the one off the telly and did a flying act off the lathe...thankfully...
  19. Dalboy

    New project

    Well have been preparing a small project to start tomorrow not sure at what to do in respects of texture and colour I think it will be turn the main shape and see how things progress. The screws are C**p and had two shear on me at least the first one came out easy but the second is still in...
  20. flexi

    Playing cards

    Hi all, this is a gun metal bolt action pen with my first Patterson Grant true card blank.....i really like it as it was easy to turn and polished well...
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