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I just quick sand upto 8000 grit the shine speaks for itself?

Thanks for the advice guys :-) ive now made two batches of 4 pen blanks. The first was what I can only describe as blue..... let it dry band sawed it up and turned it roughly to find it was holier than the Lord himself....... Second try is like a translucent gunmetal. But far less bubbles as I...

Wow thanks BM, Will look at changing the bearings. Jack

Sounds a good idea I was going to knock up a box with some thick acrylic with a view to unscrewing it after its set but I like the idea of using a propane cylinder or something similar :-)

Ok Nick, Thank you buddy, I think I will give it a try with a small amount of resin and see how I get on. I will let you know the results :-) if I get no joy I will look into buying a block or two pre made. Thanks again Jack

Hey Nick, Thanks buddy im after making up a small block for a shave brush handle. I have watched a few videos saying about the bubbles and how awkward they can be. Is there no way round it without a vaccum chamber? What sort of pigments should I use resin specific stuff or cheaper more...

In that case BM could I grab the other please? Would be eternally grateful :-)

Hey guys im toying with trying to make some resin pieces. Whats the best but cheapest solution to buy? And how do you colour it?? Thanks Jack

Cheers Robbo ;-)

I really like this Idea are they all home made?

Makes sense now BM :-) of course I wast being rude about your contraption im a great believer of no matter how ugly or beat up something is aslong as it still does it job properly use it ;-) thats how I got a coronet minor so I have to beleive it ;-)

Forgive me ignorence but what is it?

Hi BM do you still have the poolewood? Could I have the belt if its not already spoken for? Many thanks Jack

Thanks guys, it really does concern me though that ive actually roughed 10 bowls this way and although had a the occasional catch but it seems it can be a far more serious which ive obviously been extremely lucky with. Spindle thanks for pointing me to the book I ordered it 5 mins later :-)

Thank you Paul Ive just been in touch with my local club :-)

Hey guys ive not long been turning and just stumbled upon this wonderful forum. I just wondered if there are any turners local to me that fancy helping me get to grips with it all over a pint or something? I have turned a few pieces but will have to read a book or two it would seem as I saw...

Stupid me just saw the date on the above post :-(

Hi im new here and from leamington spa, where and when is woodex on? I could really use the help and advice. Thanks Jack

Hey guys, ive just bought a old coronet lathe and would like to try pen turning. If anyone has any going you cant find a use for I would certainly drop you a few quid for some blanks?