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Well folks this is it, This is my 1000th post on these forums. It has to be said I have enjoyed making every single one of them. I have picked up many a thing and learnt loads from you folk whilst making these. I remember my very first day here and how daunting it all was. The pics that are...

Not to get political and lets keep the thread on the point of the environmental views. There is a lot of publicity at the moment and with it I'm getting asked "questions" of where I'm getting my wood and materials from. I had a little thought and put things in place for any woods I now buy...

I had a "proper" look at my lathe today and see it has 5 pullies (top & bottom). My belt is on the 3rd pulley. I know by moving the belt to a different pulley will alter the speed. I have 3 questions related to that. 1) Which way do I change the belt on the pulley to to speed it up and to slow...

How critical is it when drilling the pen blanks that the size is spot on? If I have some tubes measuring 9.25mm do I drill 9.2 or 9.3? also could I get away with drill a 9.5 hole for a 9.4 tube? Really sorry for all these questions and in a few months I will look back on these and think what a...

Good afternoon everyone. Many thanks for letting me join what looks like a great forum. I am totally new to woodturning and have yet to turn anything, I am hoping that I have not bit off more than I can chew by choosing pen making as my chosen hobby. I have been working on sorting out my shed...

It’s good to be here but please be prepared for a million questions from me lol.

(First "successful," because I have a box full of caps, barrels, sections, and other "less-than-successful" parts.) This one has an olive & black ebonite body and cap. Trim and section are plain black ebonite. I finished it with a Bock #5 and Beaufort reservoir and a silver pen clip from my...

I'm looking to start casting a variety of blanks in the next few months and been looking at the specs of pressure pots available - and of course the costs? Some seem to be rated to around 35-40psi and others at 80+psi. This has got me to ask questions about .. just how much pressure is necessary...

Usual questions weekends when family come in, what you been doing in the shed then? they all bloody know what i play at so I just nod at the fireplace now! :rolling: I just add yes i am addicted to Ally..:sob: