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Hi all, Had a bit of a play.... these are once fired cases with new bullets fitted.... So I started by removing the lead from the bullets, a pair of smooth pliers and a blow torch. Next drill the 2mm hole in the bullet (from behind it self centers). I resized the cases with a reloading press...

Hi all, These are the first two off my newly refurbished lathe, not a bad job to do really, but I did use a large clamp to press things home and not the BIG hammer. Two Cyclones from Phil, these kits are very nice and upto Phils high standards as always:thumbs::thumbs:

Hi all, I was asked by a fellow member how I assemble my fountains. Sorry if this is old hat to some, it may be of use to others... Or I could be completely wrong and someone has a better idea!! Well here goes! I turn my blanks separately and store on a rack to aid orientation (this time a...

Is a drill press with a 70mm depth adequate for pen turning (Drilling holes in the blanks that is) without having to go in at both ends? :thinks:

I have a press, not sure of the make, that is good quality but I have a problem. The white plastic part with the hole in has over time become worn. The hole has enlarged and the pen tip (or in my case pointed part of a light pull kit) gets damaged on the nut in the bottom. Any suggestions as to...

A while ago geordie0926 aka Joesph posted a video about plans for a home made pen press. I would like to say a big thanks to Joesph for the information,the Plan’s are very good when combined with the video. I really enjoyed making the press. All the wood parts were made from various offcuts I...

Anyone got a view on the New Axminster pen press Axminster Deluxe Assembly/Disassembly Pen Press - Pen & Pencil Kit Accessories - Woodturning Kits - Lathe Accessories - Machinery Accessories - Accessories | Axminster Tools & Machinery

Had a clean up in one of my shed yesterday, I come across these from when I converted my bench drill press in a floor drill press. Later as the shed shrunk I converted it back into a bench drill press, put it on a set of drawers on wheels. What Can I use these for? I did find a heap of...

New to pen turning. Didn't have a press so turned these and capped them with 3mm leather.

Hi everyone I have a bench mounted drill press which I use a lot. It's the type that has a post without the 'teeth' on it , therefore adjustment has to be made via the clamp. I've always found this quite difficult but having had a recent accident with my right hand, it's become more of a...

I notice on more than one occasion people replying to people using quotes and starting a new post for everyone they answer. Just for your information, there is a way around this by pressing the symbol that I have circled for all the posts that you want to quote and then press the "Reply to...

Ive had my first customer message me with a problem with their pen and I have made and sold many - its a TM Kappa and it appears the threaded piece which is press fitted into the brass tube into which the section threads has come out of the brass tube. Has anyone else had this happen? Should I...

Have you ever had a bright idea that turned into a disaster? Well, I thought it might be a nice idea to do a bit of mosaic on a pen just to try something different. So I turned a modified slimline and set about tiling it with some small tiles, 3mm square. It was very tedious and it didn't come...

Just thought I would share this with you. My home made pen press.

Has anyone put this kit together? I'm not that impressed to be honest. The spring is not strong enough to retract the jaws so they close around the lead. Then when you press the top the jaws do not open enough to let the lead slide out.:thinks: What I did like was the finishing Mops. :thumbs...

Hello. Just joined the forum after lurking for a short time. Ive not done any sort of turning since highschool back in the 70s. Always liked wood turning so went out and got a 1416vs from axminster and some crown cryogenic woodworking tools. :thumbs: Just sent for a rotur universal pen turning...

Two years ago I made a Streamline for my son in law and now it has an odd fault. The point only extends about half what it did when I gave him it. He says he has not replaced the refill, so all I can think of is something has happened to the transmission. I could just press it in a bit, but I'm...

Just a quick pic of a use for a standby drill press. Scary though just priced the Liberon Polishing Horse Hair Brush I use 207 DOLLARS AU. I use it with the various colours of Liberon Bison Polish (one of the worlds best IMHO) I use Black Bison. PPS the brush used to be 60 dollars AU when I...

Does anyone use a keyless chuck on their drill press like the one at the link below? If so, how does it work? Does it stay tight? Also, does anyone have any suggestions on the easiest way to remove the chuck from my drill press? 1/32"-5/8" x JT3 Keyless Drill Chuck | Grizzly Industrial