Miroku_Dave Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 Hi All, Since getting my lathe my pen turning hobby has turned in to an obsession as these things tend to do. I haven't made a knife for weeks! With Christmas round the corner suddenly everyone wants some pens so its been a few busy evenings and weekends. I've just had a knee op to keep me on the road for a few more years, Apparently spending spending 25 years (so far) in the Army has given me the knees of a 70 year old! But im just about managing to stand behind the workbench for an hour or so a night now. Hope you like em! There's even a few antler ones to keep Ditchman happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 12 minutes ago, Miroku_Dave said: im just about managing to stand behind the workbench for an hour or so a night now. Get hold of a perching stool - talk to a friendly local OT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 now they are nice.................love the bolt action ones... talanted boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 I think I’ve got one of your bolt action ones, it’s my favourite pen with a lovely feel and weight to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 What a talent. Maybe a thread on the process? That would be very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 I have a bolt action one that my mate gave me a few xmas ago but now needs a refill, and i am having trouble getting one none of the shops round here seem to sell them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 35 minutes ago, hawkeye said: I have a bolt action one that my mate gave me a few xmas ago but now needs a refill, and i am having trouble getting one none of the shops round here seem to sell them... There are two types of bolt action pen and I have made and sold both. One is a Parker type refill and the other, smaller pen, takes a short, thin refill at 67mm long. The latter are very difficult to find as they come from the USA. I have a eleven in stock. They are £2 each plus postage, if they are the type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 just going out to fly the drone while weathers good will check when i get back and let you know thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miroku_Dave Posted December 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 On 30/11/2020 at 13:19, Fisheruk said: What a talent. Maybe a thread on the process? That would be very interesting. Cheers mate, Ill put some pics together at some point for you and show you how its done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 21 hours ago, moondoggy said: There are two types of bolt action pen and I have made and sold both. One is a Parker type refill and the other, smaller pen, takes a short, thin refill at 67mm long. The latter are very difficult to find as they come from the USA. I have a eleven in stock. They are £2 each plus postage, if they are the type. Hi Moondoggy checked the size and mine are like the parker and 4'' long can i buy 2 please let me know by PM how you want paying.. cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 7 hours ago, hawkeye said: Hi Moondoggy checked the size and mine are like the parker and 4'' long can i buy 2 please let me know by PM how you want paying.. cheers Mike Hi Mike, The refills that your pen takes are standard Parker refills that are available anywhere. Pack of six on Amazon for £10.28 delivered. Might be cheaper and easier for you to order from there. Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason g Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 How much do you sell them for the plz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 cheers Paul will have a look on there for them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miroku_Dave Posted December 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 18 hours ago, jason g said: How much do you sell them for the plz Sorry mate I have to stick to the site rules, I don't sell any of them on here. I just use PW to show what i am up to, get advice and for constructive criticism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason g Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 No probs guess ill have to pick your brains then, I've done a bit of woodturning and still have my gear i bought a pen mandrel years ago bit never used it. What do you use to get the finish on the pens I have watched a bit of YouTube bit most are foreign cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miroku_Dave Posted December 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 2 hours ago, jason g said: No probs guess ill have to pick your brains then, I've done a bit of woodturning and still have my gear i bought a pen mandrel years ago bit never used it. What do you use to get the finish on the pens I have watched a bit of YouTube bit most are foreign cheers I do some CA finishes but have had mixed results, some are amazing and others crack quite easily. Ive started using melamine, theres loads of vids on youtube how to apply it. My trick is sanding. People say theres no point sanding much more than 600 but i sand up to 1200, i then heat the wood to raise the grain and sand again and I get amazing finishes. Happy to talk you through anything you need help with mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason g Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 Where is the best place to get supplies i only use ebay as there's nobody local to me that I'm aware of thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miroku_Dave Posted December 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 13 hours ago, jason g said: Where is the best place to get supplies i only use ebay as there's nobody local to me that I'm aware of thanks For posh pen kits i use beaufort ink, they're pricey but good. Oliver's Woodturning is another good company and Turners Workshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason g Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 Great ill have a look really appreciate the advice👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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