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  1. TVS

    dippy pens

    I want to make some dippy pens but cant find a suppler anymore any suggestions please
    • TVS
    • Thread
    • anymore dippy pens suggestions suppler
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turning Pens
  2. W

    help please

    really dont know what what to do with this, but it sure is pretty. do i cut it up and cast it for pens leave as is, sand and polish it as an an ornament something else.. your suggestions are welcomed cos im at a loss what i should do thanks y'all
  3. D

    Historic woods

    Hello, I am looking to make a few pens out of some historic woods. I have one that I just finished using the decking of the USS New Jersey but I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for sites in the UK that would sell into the US. I found a couple of site myself but I thought I would ask...
  4. G

    Survey

    Planning for next year. Which PEN KIT sells the best for you at Craft Fairs etc any suggestions of type and/or names. Glen:thinks:
    • glenpen
    • Thread
    • craft fairs glenthinks suggestions type
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turning Pens
  5. J

    Little box

    My old mum asked me to make a small box she can carry in her handbag for her medication. Having no chuck i had to mess about to turn this. Think the wood is sapele but may be wrong. Think I need to get some proper finishing products for this type of work any suggestions welcome. Keith
  6. B

    kit suggestions

    this is a slow burning project. I need a kit that is as straight as possible- ideally the barrel will have bushings that are the same size each end and the cap the same size each end. I need at least 1mm of wood in thickness when turned. Any suggestions? the alpha might work, but I don't know...
  7. S

    Kit suggestions

    Hi All, I’ve been commissioned to make a matching pair of fountain and rollerball pens but in a Celtic style. I’m not aware of any matching kits but then I’m relatively new to pen turning! Can anyone suggest any kits please, all suggestions gratefully received!! Thanks in advance..
  8. D

    Help choosing a couple of Pens

    I have been told I am making a pair of pens for a wedding present?! My question is what pens would be good as a his n hers set? Any suggestions welcome, thanks in advance.
    • DaddyG
    • Thread
    • advance good pens set suggestions
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Turning Pens
  9. Neil Lawton

    Say hello to....?

    When you see a face in the wood you've been cutting! :whistling::funny: No name as yet. Any suggestions?
  10. G

    Kitless Rollerball

    Hey, folks - Another question. Has anyone used ebonite for the nose cone on a rollerball kitless pen? I am trying to avoid introducing anymore metal than possible. Just curious if anyone has done it and if it held up. Any suggestions for alternate non-metal materials other than ebonite? Let...
  11. Sgreen

    Acrylic pen

    My very first fountain pen. Jr gentleman with a Confetti coat (Turners retreat). Finished with Mer auto shine polish. I really like this pen. Any comments or suggestions welcome
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