Hi All!
I have the downloaded plans in-hand, and have read them over and think it all is something I can do. I have to admit to having some fear (but no loathing) about being able to do this...
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Hi All!
I have the downloaded plans in-hand, and have read them over and think it all is something I can do. I have to admit to having some fear (but no loathing) about being able to do this...
Hi Gary!
I just downloaded it! Nice plans! This project will challenge me in a couple of areas. Should be fun!
Scott.
OK, here goes my first post here in like three years! :eek:
I LOVE the idea of this chair-building group! I have wanted to build a Morris chair forever, but never got around to it. This...
Hi Jim,
Congratulations on the new lathe! It is a nice one!
Henry Taylor is a good brand of turning tool. You would not go wrong with it! What matters is that the steel be High Speed Steel,...
Hi Stan!
Dang, it's been a long time since I've posted! ;-)
You're right, most of the kits have that long screw-on type finial. I don't really care for them much either. The ones I've seen...
Dennis,
More Woodturning is at:
http://www.fholder.com/Woodturning/woodturn.htm
It is a great newspaper for woodturners!
Scott.
Thanks Keith!
This is only our second Penturners Rendezvous, and I've had the honor of being on the organization end of both of them. It is truly a great time! If you've ever read the book...
Thanks Ken!
Scott.
Hi Everybody! I've been scarce lately. No excuse, just stupid things like work and such.
I do want to draw your attention to the new issue of the American Woodturner magazine, and the article on...
Hi Jerry,
I have an idea, but I don't know how to pull it off. In June we're having the second annual Penturners Rendezvous, and I would like to promote the Freedom Pen Project in some way. It...
Hey Cliff!
This is a great looking pen! Nice contrast between the two woods!
One thing you might try on your finish is to do three or four applications of the Shellawax. That might increase...
Julie! I love this pen! I've never done the pink ivory paired with the black kit before. It looks great this way!
Scott.
Hi Jim,
Everybody has their favorites. My favorite wood is FREE! :D Just kidding! I actually prefer the stabilized wood blanks I buy from Bill Baumbeck at Arizonasilhouette.com. But I turn...
Hi Jim,
First, to answer your question, the VS model would allow you to "dial in" the right speed for your project. Yes, I know you understand what VS means, but the right speed isn't something...
What Daniel is saying is that, Yes, you can get the kits cheaper through some of the resellers! They have an agreement with the manufacturers to buy quantities at a discount, and they pass some of...
Hi Anton,
That EEE is an abrasive compound, somewhat akin to buffing with a wheel charged with Tripoli (EEE, get it?). It is a really nice product, and you won't be sad you bought it. But,...
Hi Cliff,
I think the cigar pens are about the easiest pens to make. There is nothing tricky about how to put them together, and no fancy turning required. I personally think the cigar pen is a...
Hi Everybody!
I can hardly wait for the Penturners Rendezvous! It’s just a little over two months away now! It’s hard to believe it will be so soon! We are really going to have a great time!
...
Keith!
Have you had a chance to do anything with the KISS toolrests yet?
Scott.
Hi Rob,
Yes, what you do is turn the pencil barrel out of Corian (or whatever), then dismantel the Pentel and use that to insert into the new pencil barrel. It helps if you have the right drill...
Hi Rob,
If you mean the Pentel 0.9 pencils, there are a number of office supply places on the Internet that has them. Here's one I found:
...
Dave,
Do you happen to have a high resolution version of that photo? E-Mail me at swedg1@onewest.net and lets see if we can get together! Thanks!
Scott.
Thanks Wolf! I think I will check with Frank.
Too bad you can't make it to Provo! Maybe next year.
Scott.
Hi Jerry,
I haven't been cutting pieces that thin yet, but plan to soon. Over on Penturners.org there are two articles showing cutting sleds, one for the bandsaw and one for the tablesaw. Either...
Thanks Jim and Wolf!
I'm glad I was able to give something in return by letting you know about that Lathe Wizard. JR Beall told me he made a hundred of them, and when they're gone, he's not going...