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  1. flexi

    Crown tct

    Hi All, I'm not a dinosaur and I do like to be in with the trends, but I have never really been a fan of tct turning chisels. I bought a square mini one from Easy turn years ago used it a couple of times and went 'Nah' don't get me wrong I know how to sharpen a skew or gouge so I'm not looking...
  2. Chriscb

    What have you been up to in Lockdown 3

    Afternoon, Me - I've been experimenting with kitless (spell checker keeps on correcting that to witless.... premonition perhaps:wink:) pens. Here are my first two real attempts at complete pens. The acrylic is Shockwave with an Ebonite section, #6 Bock nib. Closed length 145mm Section 23mm...
  3. chas_41_uk

    Which Lathe

    Looking for peoples opinions here. Which lathe should I upgrade to? Yes I know the best I can afford. And the question will bring our the Brand war It has to go in a shed, so I am going to put a couple of planks down at right angles to the floorboards to spread the weight. I'm down to a...
  4. J

    Weight

    Been Listening to the children squabbling Been thinking, Does the weight of a pen determine the quality of a pen. Most people relate to lightness as cheap & nasty and something with a bit of weight a better quality What is the ideal weight of a pen ?? What are your views ????
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