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  1. alan morrison

    Advice please

    I have 3 workshop pencils to turn and have not done any before. ( not mechanical/propelling type ) What kit do you recommend? Thanks Alan
  2. 21William

    Moderator Please

    I’ve written a brief article about mandrels for my wood turning club. It will be populated with suitable pictures when I get a minute but I wonder if you can recommend anyone on here I can PM the text to, to proof read it for basic information etc?
    • 21William
    • Thread
    • basic information proof read recommend
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Off Topic
  3. R

    On the hunt

    Good afternoon from Winnipeg, As winter approaches, my thoughts turn to time in my heated shop and the hope / desire / need to turn some different pens. I have some Beaufort pens awaiting and some slimline click pens (Groove) also in the wings; but are there other styles I should consider? Are...
    • Rod S
    • Thread
    • beaufort pens recommend turn wood-write
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turning Pens
  4. M

    Presentation boxes

    I am looking to buy some wooden presentation boxes to give out at Christmas with my pens. Can anyone recommend a good place to buy them ?
    • mallard
    • Thread
    • boxes buy pens presentation recommend
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turning Pens
  5. T

    New lathe

    Looking to buy a new lathe and got it down to the Record Dml 320 or the Axeminster Ac355wl ,Both around the same price but not sure which one yet ,Anyone use either of there and could recommend ,I’ve an Axeminster 240 at present but heard good things about the Record ,Thanks
  6. alan morrison

    Putting initials on pens

    Having never done it before, I have been asked to make two pens with initials on. How do you recommend I do this? Inlay, pyrography ? I have no access to lasers. Many thanks Alan
  7. wm460

    What Finish?

    What Finish would you recommend for a bowl that has a lot of holes/cracks/imperfections?
    • wm460
    • Thread
    • bowl finish lot recommend
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Off Topic
  8. G

    Drill sharpener

    How can anyone recommend a Drill Sharpener Glen:sob:
  9. donwatson

    Finishing Intarsia

    Hi All, Can I ask if anyone can recommend a way to finish Intarsia/Segmentation. I have completed the gluing up and staining of my latest project and now wish to varnish it. I think I would favour spraying from a can over hand painting with a brush. Can anyone recommend how to apply a finish...
  10. G

    What size BAND SAW BLADE

    I have a Charnwood W715 Band Saw. I need to get a new blade they come with a width of 1/4" - 3/8" - 1/2" which size blade do you recommend for cutting mainly pen blanks. Glen
  11. edlea

    Holt's Simoniz acrylic lacquer

    Has anyone used this and if so is it any good ? Or which do you recommend ?
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