<![CDATA[A Penturner's Paradise]]> http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/ Welcome penturners - newbies, professionals and everyone in between who has an interest in penturning. Share tips and ideas, and show off your creations to the world! en Sat, 19 May 2012 21:47:01 GMT vBulletin 60 http://penturnersparadise.ca/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[A Penturner's Paradise]]> http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/ first one of these http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7208&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 03:17:39 GMT Image: http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k221/willie5647/P1000431.jpg ]]> Show and tell - pens weewillie http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7208 Engraving Acrylics http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7207&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 22:29:52 GMT Hey, I was wondering if it was possible to engrave acrylic pieces and how i would do it? if you could tell me id be greatful Thanks Hey,
I was wondering if it was possible to engrave acrylic pieces and how i would do it?
if you could tell me id be greatful
Thanks ]]> Tutorials Codey93 http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7207 New Yard Decoration http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7206&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 18:46:24 GMT Hi To All Members: As Spring has finally arrived its time to put out the yard junk again. Last year TLOML asked me if I could build one like this.... Hi To All Members:
As Spring has finally arrived its time to put out the yard junk again. Last year TLOML asked me if I could build one like this. I am pleased at how it turned out.It is my own design all moving parts have brass axles running in copper tubing with ball bearings as the main pivot. all the wood is Cedar salvaged from a renovation project accept the main beam which is Oak. these are fun to build but now back to the lathe and PENS!!
Thanks for looking comments as always are welcome.
Dave K.
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]]> Show and tell - other creations Dave K. http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7206 Brittle castings http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7205&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 11:42:05 GMT Cast my first plain colour blanks. When turning I find there is a difference between the outside and ends and the resin close to the tube. The... Cast my first plain colour blanks.
When turning I find there is a difference between the outside and ends and the resin close to the tube.
The outside chips easily while the closer I get to the middle (tube) the easier it turns with the long curlies.
My thinking is that the outside and ends are curing too fast (temp?) while the inside is curing slower. Also maybe a bit too much catalyst.
Any thoughts before I do my next cast.

Thanks
Phil ]]> Casting Phil Hansen http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7205 Question for JohnM http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7204&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 22:04:28 GMT Hi John Just wondering if you have ever tried engraving Tru Stone. Gary Hi John
Just wondering if you have ever tried engraving Tru Stone.
Gary ]]> Polishing, finishing, buffing Boomalia http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7204 Engraving polymer clay? http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7203&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 07:21:28 GMT Making a sierra pen with a polymer clay body that I made for my sister. Wanted to k now if one can engrave polymer clay, or not to take the chance? ... Making a sierra pen with a polymer clay body that I made for my sister. Wanted to k now if one can engrave polymer clay, or not to take the chance?

Thanks,

Ron ]]> Hints and tips ron66 http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7203 Cebloplast scratch built fountain pen. http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7202&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 18:28:38 GMT I was in a pen swap on another forum and this is the Cebloplast pen I made for my partner. The section is black acrylic made to fit a Schmidt #5 nib... I was in a pen swap on another forum and this is the Cebloplast pen I made for my partner. The section is black acrylic made to fit a Schmidt #5 nib with a fine point if I remember correctly. I also provided a Schmidt rollerball tip that he can screw in in place of the fountain pen nib and feed if he prefers. Ink is either with cartridges or a converter. As this is my 6th pen made from scratch it doesn't have a clip. The next will. ;) Length capped is approximately 15cm, uncapped 13cm, weight 19 grams with empty converter and the cap to barrel thread is a 12mm triple start.

Pete







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]]> Show and tell - pens Curly http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7202 copper haze mod sierra http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7201&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 01:09:46 GMT Image: http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k143/edblysard/IMG_1451.jpg Image: http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k143/edblysard/IMG_1449.jpg Slow...

Slow afternoon, this one was an order from a customer that WoodCraft, got home and had nothing better to do so....
Copper Haze is the name of teh acrylic blank. ]]> Show and tell - pens edblysard http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7201 Intuit GoPayment http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7200&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 18:17:29 GMT Any of the Canadian posters tried this? The signup process is pretty easy and response time seems fast. I decided to give it a go. Sent the... Any of the Canadian posters tried this? The signup process is pretty easy and response time seems fast. I decided to give it a go. Sent the application in on Saturday and received my approval today. I can key enter credit cards now (at a higher rate) but my swiper should be here by the end of the week or early next week. Since I do sell some work by consignment at a 40% fee I don't find the 2.7% swiped or 3.7% key entry fees all that bad for selling at shows etc. but would like others opinions.

Thanks
Michael ]]> Casual conversation/miscellaneous Michael Armstrong http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7200 Engraving recommendations wanted http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7199&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 12:48:38 GMT I have been asked to quote on an order for 300 pen and pencil kits. They would like them engraved with one or possibly two lines of text. I am... I have been asked to quote on an order for 300 pen and pencil kits. They would like them engraved with one or possibly two lines of text. I am looking for personal recommendations for engravers in southern Ontario. I know I can look in the phone book or Google it but, since I've never had engraving done before, I want someone with a track record for doing pens with people on this forum. I have had Custom Laser in Elora recommended before but their web site doesn't seem to exist anymore so I presume they're out of business. I would also prefer someone fairly local so I can actually go and see their work but would work with someone farther away if I get multiple or a very strong recommendation on them. ]]> Where to shop Barry in London http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7199 Casting Repair http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7198&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 10:37:24 GMT A while back Marla and I traded some blanks. I gave Marla some cooked Birdseye and I got some of her cast feather pens. We had been talking about... A while back Marla and I traded some blanks. I gave Marla some cooked Birdseye and I got some of her cast feather pens. We had been talking about making repairs to casts. She sent me some blanks with air bubbles. Even thought these blanks needed repairs I think I still got the better deal!

The blank had a small bubble. So I turned it down to close to the final diameter which exposed the bubble. Then I hand sanded it down to gouge out all of the bubble. I was concerned that the bubble which was only 1 or 2 mm in diameter would have been too small to try an fill. (actually I tried this first and the resin didn't fill the small hole) The enlarged rough gouged area gave more surface area for the repair. I did not polish the repair area prior to adding the resin, I left it rough. Then I poured the resin into the gouged area. I did not heat the resin up prior to pouring it I wanted it a little stiffer. After it had set up I turned it down to the final diameter and finished it with micro mesh and Beall wheel.

Look at the second picture you can not find the repaired area.

Thanks Marla
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]]> Casting mburtt http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7198 Happy Birthday Marla!!!!! http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7197&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 08:49:46 GMT Happy Birthday Crickett!!! With love Pete
Happy Birthday Crickett!!!

With love
Pete ]]> Casual conversation/miscellaneous Curly http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7197 Bellsy, Mr. Dave, Dave Bell will be in Oshawa! http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7196&goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 23:04:15 GMT Disguised as 3 guys in one body, affectionately known far and wide as *BELLSY *will be appearing at the Durham Woodworkers Club in Oshawa on May 26,... Disguised as 3 guys in one body, affectionately known far and wide as BELLSY will be appearing at the Durham Woodworkers Club in Oshawa on May 26, 2012 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm to divulge his knowledge of casting, stabilizing, and wood turning!

Anyone within the sound of my voice (member of the woodworking club or not) is welcome to attend. There is a very modest fee of $20.00 for non-members which will entitle you to morning coffee as well as lunch.

We would appreciate a show of hands if you consider attending so lunch can be made available for you.

This will be a once in a lifetime show. If you miss it you will be very sorry!!

Durham Woodworking Club address:
Simcoe Street United Church
66 Simcoe Street South (off Bagot Street parking lot)
Sunday School basement.

Hope to see you there!
__________________ ]]> Casual conversation/miscellaneous Mack C. in Brooklin ON http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7196 Some I have. http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7195&goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 12:23:02 GMT Image: http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e19/Stuart1a/IMG_0410.jpg ]]> Show and tell - pens stuart http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7195 Time to retire. http://www.penturnersparadise.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=7194&goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 08:13:52 GMT One of the metal finishers at work retired last week and I decided to give him a pen rather than give to the cash collection going around the plant.... One of the metal finishers at work retired last week and I decided to give him a pen rather than give to the cash collection going around the plant. Since one of his hobbies is fixing old clocks I thought a watch pen would be fitting. I had Marla :) glue on the parts (set the time to 4:30 for quitting time) and make the casting for me. You gotta use the expertise you have available. ;) I turned, buffed and assembled the Emperor Rollerball, a Rhodium and 22 Karat Gold kit if I remember correctly. The guy loved it and said it was too much. That made it all worthwhile. :D

Pete








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