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  1. P

    Pen Kit discounts

    Morning all I have been purchasing pen kits from Beaufort Ink and the quality has been absolutely superb. I know that there are other supplies in order to increase my repertoire and also I would like to make a few shaving kits taking inspiration from the great work I have seen on here. I have...
  2. S

    Where have they gone?

    When I started pen turning and looked for slimline kits there were many companies offering kits in many colours. Now I’ve run out of kits and want to fulfill commissions but I now can’t find suppliers who offer other than blue or green kits. I need mainly red ones so if anyone knows of a...
  3. Skil Phil

    Still alive

    Hi All, Have not been here for a while. Been extremely busy. This virus thing has made a lot of difference. The mediocre businesses have fallen away. The good businesses have grown. Big business is avoiding overseas suppliers and using local suppliers instead. I am in the position where I have a...
  4. J

    Most popular or recommended suppliers.

    Hi guys, As a newbie I have had a look through quite a few posts, I am trying to find out from the wealth of experience here, who you consider to be good suppliers, I know it’s not about the cheapest as I’m a firm believer in you get what you pay for. Who supplies good kits at reasonable and...
  5. KevinMc

    UK platter blank supplies? Any recommendations?

    Hi I want to practice platter turning. So I don’t want or need expensive woods Any recommendations for reasonably priced suppliers? Kevin :banana:
  6. Dalboy

    I am pretty lucky

    Just thinking about suppliers and realise that I am pretty lucky in as much that I have 4 woodturning related suppliers within a 20 minute drive from my house Stile and Bates, Penkitzandbitz, Axminster tools and Olivers Woodturning. And like many a phone call away from some great suppliers Like...
  7. Dalboy

    I had a query

    I had a query no you lot not a queery darlings:kiss:. So I made contact with our leader Phil and I would like to say what a great service he provides within two days all sorted out. I believe that we all should praise those that go that extra mile as many times all we hear of suppliers is...
  8. C

    Suppliers

    Hi all Being new to pen turning do you guys have any advice on UK suppliers? Thanks
  9. 21William

    Bock Nib Sections

    Bit confused (easily done!) but what are these used for and why do no suppliers over here seem to sell them? :nooidea: Sections for nib systems in various surface finishes
  10. P

    Chalk holder

    Hi All, Does anyone know if you can get the chalk holder kit in the UK. PSI supply the kit. Or are there any Pen kit suppliers here thinking of stocking this item? Cheers Paul
  11. J

    Threaded inserts

    Does Anyone know where i can buy small threaded inserts and threaded rods to add clips to my kitless pens A UK supplier would be great. I have tried most model making suppliers.
  12. L

    Are all slimline pen kits the same?

    Hi all... As someone starting out making the pens, I opted for Axminister Slimline pen kits...because of the price and also because Axminster is near by. Since joining this forum and a page on FB, I've noticed there are several different suppliers of Slimline pen kits. It got me...
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