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This has probably been discussed but since I am not very good at forum searches thought it best to just ask. When you assemble twist pens that have a grain pattern that you are trying to match between the top & bottom sections of the pen how do you align the 2 parts? With the nib out as the pen...

Not been on the forum for a long time but have made a few pens lately & was wondering what the experts on the forum use to apply sanding sealer & melamine coatings. Something that doesn't fall apart or leave little bits of itself everywhere lol. I was using some kitchen towel but I am sure the...

was wondering if it's worth stripping to make a pen.. As far as research can tell me its a fake... Shame really, about 12 grand if it was real lol

Made a few dippy pens today just for a bit of fun lol

Made this desk pen this morning before the workmen started lol

Fresh of the lathe me first morning back in me workshop for a few days buggered me back sorting the decking lol

Made this little lot up for orders this morning 3 saftey razors 3 Mach 3 razor’s and 3 seam rippers time now to put me feet up lol

Made these three hybrid pens this morning then off to the pub lol

Tried out the power click pen kit not bad for a click pen just wondering how long it will last lol I also made a hybrid Mistral fountain pen and a knights armour pen

but at least this one lines up lol sorry ive not been about much...life and all that :rolling:

took a little while, but i think it was worth it. tubes were decorated by my 5 year old grand daughter whilst i was on baby sitting duty...she has to have something to do or else she creates absolute havoc lol.. decorated with nail varnish and big leaf glitter, cast by me with a touch of blue...

This is dads 3rd pen dressed in some brown mallee, I think he's getting the hang of it now lol

Made this yesterday to auction but the boss laid claim to it lol it reminded me of the old hop fields hedged in tall slim poplar trees the bowl is 10” x 3” got to make another one now lol

Turned this 10” bowl and set the 7.62 cases in this morning now the long wait for the resin to dry then remove the inside just hope it don’t move to much lol

Made this today it reminds me of me ol Grandads tobacco box lol 7”x4” the shake on the lid looks like ye olde daddy long legs lol the lid actually fell apart while still turning found the bits littered over the floor lol good ol super glue

One hybrid and a purple passion lol as fundraisers

Had a day off from making up orders and had a play made an oblong trinket bowl and a what turned out to be a bum bowl lol

cut up a 8" bowl blank and glued it up again LOL just for fun enjoy

Even after many years of turning it can go wrong whiled turning an 18” platter first I went to thin and hit the chucking recess but thought finish it and make a bung but while still sanding a few cracks that were in the wood to stat with decided to have a party lol more fire wood lol

hi all, i have just purchased the 2nd and 3rd blank from the top....can anyone please recommend a pen kit that will do them justice...i only have some cheapie slimlines but feel these could use something a bit more......whats the word...more :thumbs: lol...also i have never turned a hybrid so...