mark james
IAP Collection, Curator
OK, for Christmas I had three wants (I have few needs): Incredible tool rests from rherrell; some "George Wood" from robutacion; and some Blanks from Oldfoxpenblanks.
It's been hot in George's shed - 100+ in Australia - but it ships tomorrow. Got the tool rests from rherrell and the Foxy Blanks (my daughter's contribution to Christmas...Wifey wouldn't touch that one).
Only have been turning for 2 years, and even less experienced at photography, but this is my first pen posting. I've a tough skin, so comments are welcomed.
Others with more time in IAP will know all this, but for those like me - some random comments:
1. rherrell made incredible tool rests exactly to spec - I didn't want to get them dirty.
2. The blanks from oldfoxpenblanks looked wonderful BEFORE I turned them.
3. George (robutacion) is a real hoot to talk to and a pleasure to work with.
If these IAP members are new to you - check them out (my opinion only).
I turned the pens between centers (johnnycnc bushings) using Sorby Micro Tools. I started originally with Carbide tools (and still use them), but I have painful carpel tunnel in both hands/thumbs and the Sorby Micros just feel better to me (again, just my opinion).
It's been hot in George's shed - 100+ in Australia - but it ships tomorrow. Got the tool rests from rherrell and the Foxy Blanks (my daughter's contribution to Christmas...Wifey wouldn't touch that one).
Only have been turning for 2 years, and even less experienced at photography, but this is my first pen posting. I've a tough skin, so comments are welcomed.
Others with more time in IAP will know all this, but for those like me - some random comments:
1. rherrell made incredible tool rests exactly to spec - I didn't want to get them dirty.
2. The blanks from oldfoxpenblanks looked wonderful BEFORE I turned them.
3. George (robutacion) is a real hoot to talk to and a pleasure to work with.
If these IAP members are new to you - check them out (my opinion only).
I turned the pens between centers (johnnycnc bushings) using Sorby Micro Tools. I started originally with Carbide tools (and still use them), but I have painful carpel tunnel in both hands/thumbs and the Sorby Micros just feel better to me (again, just my opinion).
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