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Hi, sorry if this is an obvious problem, I've just started making pens -well haven't made one yet. I've made a blank drilling jig and glued the brass barrels in, but they don't seem to want to get on the mandle, got one jammed half on before it pushed off the wooden blank then it was a difficult...

Hello the asylum. Been trying to find a thread adaptor 1 1/8x12tpi F to 3/4x16tpi M. Anybody in a straight jacket point me in the right direction? I have come across some but am not sure if they are the right size as they say 1 1/8x12tpi to fit nova can't seem to find the size of a nova thread...

Hi There, I've been carving wood for a few years now and decided to have a go at pen turning. I noticed these items on sale on e bay and from what I've seen and read about it the lathe seems a good one so Im hoping that some of you out there will back me up on that one. I live in an apartment so...

I have tried putting a thread on some wood doweling using my metric metal tap and die set (12 mm) and it was a failure, it looks like the tread is too fine for wood. What thread size do I need for wood any help and advice would be gratefully accepted.

Has any one tried to fit an Empress size pen into any of these boxes. 1. Here 2. Here 3. Here I think number 2 looks best but just want to know how it fits

While I was making this I was wondering what colours to use then I saw a piece by Gary Lowe where he used Jo Sonja colours so I thought I would try them. Size 9in x 4.5in and given a lacquer finish.

I have the Simon Hope sanding system with the three sizes of discs. I wanted to build a unit to store them in their respective sizes and grits. Anyway came up with an idea of small plastic containers but where to find them in the size I wanted. One wife to the rescue she went into B & m store...

Sorry for the newbi question, but what is the recommended way of squaring off barrels when they are not metric? I was looking at trying out some pens which have an imperial barrel size (Such as the Omegas from TM) or odd metric size (such as 9mm). I don't own a disc sander, so is there a...

Hi everyone, Just started woodturning, thoroughly enjoying myself. Already made some pens from cheap(ish) kits that have turned out brilliantly. so decided to make some great ones from good kits from TM. Ive bought fountain and rollerball Sedona kits but looking on the website theres no...

One of my cousins feeds squirrels in his back garden. How saves the cobs. Not sure why but it worked out for me. When I asked if he had any to spare:ciggrin:he delivered 3 large sacks of around 400 cobs. I sent anyone on IAP that would cover the postage a medium size flat rate box. I...

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