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British made Pen Kits help required

Bill Mooney

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Hi Dave
What the others said!

Yew is one of the nicest woods to turn as it cuts and finishes beautifully so it's down to your tools and techniques IMO so don't give up just yet. I see you are in Teeside and suggest it might be worth investing in one of Neil Lawsons workshops in York, I guarantee he'll sort it out for you and a really nice fella (if you ignore the long hair that is :ciggrin:). He's a longstanding member on here but I can pass on his details if you can't find them.

Or if you're ever in Northumberland north of Morpeth give me a shout and I can give you some tips, I have plenty of yew.
Hi Dave I live near Stanley in Durham. You’re welcome to come up for a session if you like. I know it’s quite a travel for you.
There’s also Dennis Wake in Hartlepool. You can find him on Fb, turning art uk. You can always pm me.
 

Penpal

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I remember visiting people in Hartleppool in the 80,s, just missed friends from Australia who returned home early,magnificent views out to sea.

Peter.
 

wm460

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York is one of my favourite places to visit. I go there a couple of times a year next time I am there I will look you up. :thumbs:

I always enjoy Cape York, never forget the time when some stupid twat was sitting in the water at the tip and a 4 metre gecko came to investigate, he just about shiited himself, the stupid twat not the gecko.:funny:
 
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