Dave-UK Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 (edited) When i'm not out shooting, riding my motorbike, or looking at heavenly bodies, with my telescope. I like to get creative in my shed, i make bowls, platters , goblets, shaving brushes and razors and pens. I like to turn wood but there are some nice acrylics out there too Here are a few items i turned, the bullet pens are made from a real 7.62 (.308) round, with red deer antler or wood tops. Hope you like them Edited April 28, 2014 by Dave-UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-UK Posted April 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Some more last lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 (edited) The carbon pen is FAB, and the shave kit is simply beautiful! Edited April 28, 2014 by Lord Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Very nice work indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brixsmaid Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Simply exquisite - almost too good to be used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Keeper Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Top job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead-Eyed Duck Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Beautiful work. I do a bit of woodturning myself, and your pics show great quality. I may be wrong in this, but doesn't there need to be a small hole drilled into the side of the bullet case to show that it is a deact round? As well as removing the primer of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzab Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 There all stunning. You clearly have a gift for that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 very nice indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-UK Posted April 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Beautiful work. I do a bit of woodturning myself, and your pics show great quality. I may be wrong in this, but doesn't there need to be a small hole drilled into the side of the bullet case to show that it is a deact round? As well as removing the primer of course. Thank you. I buy the brass new, as spent ones are no good as there too loose to hold the bullet. I buy them and the bullet heads for a gun dealer, and you don't need an FAC, the cartridge has no primer fitted, so there completely inert. I drill a 7mm hole where the primer would have been to accept the twist mechanism for the cross refill. I then melt all the lead out of the bullet heads and drill a small hole for the nip to protrude. Simple to make but time consuming, but well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-UK Posted April 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 (edited) One more, the left one's top is 5000 year old irish bog oak, the second is red deer antler Edited April 28, 2014 by Dave-UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 They look fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Very smart work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Thank you. I buy the brass new, as spent ones are no good as there too loose to hold the bullet. I buy them and the bullet heads for a gun dealer, and you don't need an FAC, the cartridge has no primer fitted, so there completely inert. I drill a 7mm hole where the primer would have been to accept the twist mechanism for the cross refill. I then melt all the lead out of the bullet heads and drill a small hole for the nip to protrude. Simple to make but time consuming, but well worth it. The pens are great, the price of new brass I should get older brass I am sure you could get it re-sized before sending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Those are fabulous you've got a skill there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggysreels Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 I think you should be contacting "Harrods, Aspreys & Cordings" ... those high end quality crafted items would be highly desirable at a realistic price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1Decoy Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy.plinker Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Top class work, pieces fit for a King. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Your work is top quality mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangford wildfowler Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Put some in the sales section im sure youd make a few bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-UK Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 (edited) Thank you all for your kind comments If you can keep a secret, (from the wife) i'm going to turn an exact copy of a clay onto wood, then somehow, yet to be decided, mount the first 2 spent cartridges my wife fires with her new shotgun onto it So far i'm thinking of using 3 spent cartridges, one as a base in the centre of the wooden clay, then the first 2 she fired suspended on some thin wire to give the illusion of being ejected. Ideas are still zipping around in my head. I know she'll love it, Edited May 2, 2014 by Dave-UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-UK Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Hi guy's i don't have a website, but if anyone want to buy a pen just pm me with what you'd like, add in you email address so i can send you some photos. Pen's range from £30 for the bullet pens to £50 for the ones i've photographed. I won't accept any payments until the pens have been delivered and your 100% happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee-kinsman Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I would like to think that a whole sett of badgers gave up their lives to provide hair for the shaving brushes nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 That is truly outstanding. Purely for our appreciation, could you possibly post photos of the first three items on your OP? Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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