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  1. Making Shavings

    Pen Turning Tools

    I'm looking to do some fine detail spindle stuff where fine measurements will be critical. The closest thing I can think of is pen turning, but I've never done any. Is it necessary to use mini-tools for that? If so, what do you use, and why? (brands and types could be useful please)
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    Screws snapped inside blank

    Oooops. Used some 1.5" goldstar screws (screwfix own brand) to fix on a faceplate into some Laburnum. The plan was to finish it as a platter on stand, o-gee(?) undercut. Turned the outside of the piece just fine, removed it from the lathe to fix on a chuck. Used the drill/driver to remove the...
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    Turning Deer Antler

    I've turned cow and buffalo horn before, and that's fine. Have been given a small amount of deer antler. Probably going to use it for small knife handles, plugging/reinforcing the end with a small brass ferrule. Has anybody ever turned deer antler before? What's it like to work with?
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    Commercial Quote- correct/ appropriate action

    Hello all. This, hopefully won't upset anyone, but just in case mods, please feel free to point me in the correct direction, and move/remove this. I work with a laser cutter, v carve. This item does not require laser cutting, but I do not own a cnc machine. I've been asked to make multiple...
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    Wood Stabilisation Service?

    Does such a thing exist? Does anyone offer this? Reason I ask, I've got a lovely laburnum burl that right now is still wet (24%). Once it's dry (ish- 10% or so?) I'd like to experiment with some epoxy resin to fill the voids and turn it. However, before I use the epoxy, I'm thinking I should get...
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    Draw Knife

    I've been looking at buying a Sorby Hutton draw knife. Before I put my hand in my pocket, can anyone recommend any others I should be looking at please?
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