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Tag Archives: Wood Pen
I Think That Was Summer
I got out and enjoyed the sun over the weekend, visiting a classic car show. I should have worn a hat though, because my head is scarlet. I also got some turning done. I made a thing. I have no … Continue reading
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Tagged ash, chuck, finial, Holly, laburnum, Lathe, Pen Blank, Seasoned Timber, Skew, Skew Chisel, turned box, Turning, Turning Tools, Wood, Wood Lathe, Wood Pen, Woodturning
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Out and about
I actually got some turning done this weekend. I’m slowly getting back to normal, nearly one year on since my original injury. If someone had told me how long this would take to heal, I would probably not have believed … Continue reading
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Tagged alder, android, beech, firesteel, Lathe, Spalted Beech, Turned Pen, Wood Lathe, Wood Pen, Woodturning
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The “Celtic Knot” jig MKI
The problem I had with the celtic knot pens was holding the pen blank in the same position every time. To get around this, I built this rather simple jig from a bit of phenolic plywood. The jig was to … Continue reading
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Tagged Lathe, Maple, Seasoned Timber, Turned Pen, Turning, Turning Tools, Wood, Wood Lathe, Wood Pen, Woodturning, yew
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Celtic knot cutting jig MKI I had the afternoon off yesterday to enjoy the sunshine. Being Scotland, that could very well be the Summer. As well as sitting out on the deck chair, I also knocked up a jig for … Continue reading
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Tagged Celtic Knot Pen, Lathe, Pen Blank, Seasoned Timber, Turned Pen, Turning, Wood, Wood Lathe, Wood Pen, Woodturning
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Pen Day Saturday
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat. And the bank balance is getting thin. One of my most popular products is pens. I have a good stock of interesting timbers, so should be able to make some very attractive … Continue reading
Posted in Beech, Pen, spalted beech, Turned Pen, Turning, Wood Pen, Woodturning
Tagged beech, Lathe, Pen Blank, Skew, Spalted Beech, Turned Pen, Wood Pen
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The Weekend So Far
Here I am in the middle of a long weekend, celebrating the May-day holiday. I was asked to make a gift for a 50th birthday gift. The recipient is an avid rugby fan, and is difficult to buy for. The … Continue reading
Posted in Beech, friction polish, Mahogany, moonshine, Pen, spalted beech, Turned Pen, Wood Pen, Woodchuck Chuck, Woodturning
Tagged beech, chuck, Lathe, turned box, Turning, Wood, Wood Lathe, Wood Pen, Woodturning
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Too much excitement for one weekend
I decided to do some spring cleaning in the shed this weekend. The place was a real mess, and needed a good tidying. I managed to get rid of 4 massive bags of shavings, off cuts, beer cans, packaging, old … Continue reading
Posted in Beech, cherry, Idiot Inside, Pen, spalted beech, Turned Pen, Turning, Wood Pen, Woodturning
Tagged beech, Champagne Flute, cherry, chuck, goblet, Pen Blank, Spalted Beech, Turned Pen, Turning, Wood, Wood Lathe, Wood Pen, Woodturning
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