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Yes I'm new to turning pens however I do like the idea of kitless pen phil's the one to blame with that amazing ironwood fountain pen (dam it's a fantastic looking pen) but I'm wondering on the right route to take, but also being tight on money I am a tight git BUT I do like to buy the right...

Afternoon, Has anyone else read the tutorial on Beaufortinks website - Beaufort Ink - Kitless pen making - custom pen tools & supplies. A really good read, very comprehensive. Regards, Chriscb

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has tried out the clear cast epoxy resin from the German company Dipoxy. It seems to be a cheaper option than the British produced options such as GlassCast which I’ve been using to good effect. Always good to save a few bob if possible.

Would like to give a thank you to Paul. Good advice, good service and the custom blanks turned well. Dave

Really don't like this blank, had to say that first. It worked very well, but just too much for me. Good practise for though.

I've been badgered to post ever since they let me out for good behaviour Accents are Silver ... Cheers

Two days aqgo I found buried as all good *One day* important things a high silver content Aluminium Plate left over from a Nuclear Reactor build at the local university,was intended as a BBQ Plate. Surplus to me I fitted this one to the Vee in the trailer. The construction used aircraft ally...

you guys apply your finish, and which finish is best for easy applicaton and good durability ?

I want to encourage my grandchildren to use fountain pens and would like to turn some suitable pens. Are there any kits that are particularly good for small hands? Thanks Jim

Something New Seeing I cannot get out decided to do something new to me. Well I know what all the family are going to get for Christmas this year. Now to get good photos of them, easier said than done..

Not sure whether this point/ question deserves a thread but: My dad who was a mechanical engineer by trade always said to me, "get the best tools that you can afford". Me, as a sales person, didn't really pay it much attention. I brought a cheap tap and die set and have been 'blowing' the...

Now the rebuild is completed and all that is left to do is sort out the old shed wood to what can be reused and what is to be skipped. Anyway, I had a good day today and managed to get and do some turning only if it was the outside of a bowl. Tomorrow I hope to finish it as had to stop to allow...

Well I managed to get around to making my first Kitless pen. Every other time I started to think about it something else came up to stop me. I will be remaking another matching lid as I messed the first one up putting a hidden clip on it. I am however pleased that I have a functioning pen that...

Well this was the third and I thought gunmetal fitting might look good....still up for debate, customer is very happy, but could I do better??

Made this set to auction it raised £100 on the bidding but the guy paid me £150 good init got enough now th buy our 4th lathe set up for veterans

Made from olive. Not as good as I'd like but have definitely caught the addiction.

Looking for advice, I have a lathe and a couple second hand chisels that were given to me. I am looking to buy some chisels for turning pens, the good news is the kids will buy me them for me for Christmas. Am I better off getting the carbide insert radius cutters and handle sets for turning...

Good morning, I have just registered to this forum to pick up tips and ideas. I have finally managed to get a shed big enough with space to have a lathe. I have never used one before but like the thought of being able to. Everyone on YouTube makes it look so easy but i'm sure it isn't! Advice...

Hi All, I'm very new to pen turning and I appreciate this question has probably been asked before and out of 100 people there will more than likely be as many answers, but here goes... What makes for a good (clear) casting resin/ epoxy for a complete beginner, and what dyes would you recommend...

I was pleased with the result, my first attempt at stabilising, once done the bits sank in water so I got good penetration.