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Does anyone have experience with cigar pen kits. I have bought a number of them over the years, from a couple of different UK suppliers and by and large I have had the same problem with them. I find that the transmission mechanism is unlike a ballpoint mechanism that turns to a certain point...

I am having problem posting photos. I click on, Insert image, then choose file in the from computer section. After that click on upload files, then nothing happens. What am I doing wrong?:idontknow:

I am sure some of you guys with lots of experience look at some of these posts and think....." Not that question again !!!" Sorry but I got to ask it again as I have ruined 3 blanks today. I tried drilling a 27/64 hole in resin for a Sierra pen and the holes werer so oversize and oval that I...

so true

I've watched a few tutorials & they are always pretty helpful but are there any that cover working when you have a disability or problem that stops you working normally? I have problems with one leg that mean I can't stand correctly (probably not the right word but you will get my meaning) I...

I have just made my first Sagiters pen and there is a problem. The refill tip does not retract fully and when extended, it protrudes too far. I have made sure I have assembled the kit correctly, and I definitely have not removed too much when sanding the barrel square. I had bought two of these...

Guys, I've noticed recently on my JML-10141 mini lathe, approx 6-7 yrs old, that the motor gets extremely hot very quickly, even at slow speeds. Has anyone else come across this problem? And is it a problem? Looking at the parts manual and having a quick shifty of the motor without stripping it...

I'm having a dabble at casting blanks using Amazing Clear Cast and a home made HDPE mold. The casting is with the resin is going OK after following methods of use from youtube. My only problem is the really strong meniscus I get on the top surface of the blank when the resin sets. To get a...

I have been reading a thread on the IAP forum entitled " Allergic reaction to wood " and there are some pretty horrific reactions to different species. This is new to me as I have not had any problem ( I won't say "touch wood " ! ) Is the problem more associated with exotic timbers ? Anyone...

Hope you all had a good Christmas. A few months ago I turned the bodies for a couple of Empress kits. It was my first time trying to use x cut blanks. I had no real issues and put them away to make some other pens that people asked for as gifts. Yesterday I decided to finish the pens and...

Had a problem yesterday that I haven't had before, 2 streamline pens that I was assembling had loose top caps, not really sure how this happened but can only assume that I have somehow oversized the end of the brass tube, nibs were fine & so is the fit on the twist mechanism. Although I am still...

Can anyone help with a problem I have had off and on for a long time with labels? As you can see in the pic, there is a white mark at the end that happens with roughly half the label blanks I make. I then have to make another one and hope for the best. I print the label on an inkjet printer...

Turned a mystery blank today just to try the pen kit,any ideas what it is ? Second question and i expect its me . I am trying this kit for the first time, and I must say I am impressed with the quality, but I ran into a problem. I pressed it together only to find the pen insert did not protrude...

Not done much turning for the past two years due to a house sale which took ages and a problem with bad headaches caused by displaced occipital nerves, both problems having been solved and a move to a house with a 20 x 8 foot garage I thought once the house had been sorted turning here I come...

Hi, I have a second hand lathe (no company markings, I think it was a home made tool), which I am trying to add an xact 4” jaw chuck to. I’m having trouble though as the screw on my head is 7/8” x 8 tpi. The new chuck has an adapter, to fit 3/4” x 16tpi, or I can connect directly to the chuck...

Hi All, Poplar burl and a bit of Pearl-X Gold. The bushings are no good as the finish was way under the fittings. No problem as I can take the pen apart and start again with new bushings. All good practice. Gold resin - YouTube

I posted a wanted in the correct section of the forum and ticked the box saying that it was a Wanted but it still came up with a Sale notice anyone else had this problem or is it just me

I am having a problem with the nib section of pens you can see a overhang at the top of the image. I have tried different mandrels and other bushes the bushes are fom axminster measured them today and they are not 100% round so any advice of how to cure problem or is it a case of just getting...

Anyone use one for taking pictures of your pens or other items? I'm thinking of getting one but not sure what size would be best. I suppose they fold up pretty small so storage isn't a problem?

Pesky pen is its new name rehashed all settings, my problem rested in the reductions? This at three in the morning SIGH. Now I can go to sleep. Peter.