ahoiberg
Member
howdy all, first time poster...
i've been turning pens for about a month or so now and having quite a blast if i may say so myself!
anywho, i've only done slimline and i've got the itch to try out some "classic" rollerball and fountains. i'm wondering where you all get your kits... i've been getting my slimline's from woodturningz and think i found the best deal for the others at PSI... any input on that matter?
also, the same mandrel i already own will work with the different bushings, correct? i know the hole jumps up to 10mm and the tubes that come with the kit are larger, etc. but i think they fit on the bushings instead of the mandrel if i've researched correctly? also, i read somewhere about a "stop bushing" but it doesn't seem to come with any of the bushing sets, is this piece really necessary or can i just use some 7mm bushings for space fillers?
i'm also searching for a good finish, i've read the thread about one of your finishes (can't remember the users name) but it involves some CA glue, white diamond buffing, and some TSW. the finish looks beautiful and can't wait to try it. as i'm sure a few of you can relate, i've been going for the 10 minute finish (salad bowl finish followed by some paste wax or PPP wax) for my first dozen pens so i can put them together and show them off to my wife... but i'm ready for a 'real' finish.
one more question, do i need a different pen mill or something to square the ends of the 10mm holes with??
anywho, where can one find TSW? I think i've got the remainder of the items necessary for that finish tracked down.
thanks in advance for peeking at my question and i look forward to some good pen turnin' discussion!
cheers,
andrew
i've been turning pens for about a month or so now and having quite a blast if i may say so myself!
anywho, i've only done slimline and i've got the itch to try out some "classic" rollerball and fountains. i'm wondering where you all get your kits... i've been getting my slimline's from woodturningz and think i found the best deal for the others at PSI... any input on that matter?
also, the same mandrel i already own will work with the different bushings, correct? i know the hole jumps up to 10mm and the tubes that come with the kit are larger, etc. but i think they fit on the bushings instead of the mandrel if i've researched correctly? also, i read somewhere about a "stop bushing" but it doesn't seem to come with any of the bushing sets, is this piece really necessary or can i just use some 7mm bushings for space fillers?
i'm also searching for a good finish, i've read the thread about one of your finishes (can't remember the users name) but it involves some CA glue, white diamond buffing, and some TSW. the finish looks beautiful and can't wait to try it. as i'm sure a few of you can relate, i've been going for the 10 minute finish (salad bowl finish followed by some paste wax or PPP wax) for my first dozen pens so i can put them together and show them off to my wife... but i'm ready for a 'real' finish.
one more question, do i need a different pen mill or something to square the ends of the 10mm holes with??
anywho, where can one find TSW? I think i've got the remainder of the items necessary for that finish tracked down.
thanks in advance for peeking at my question and i look forward to some good pen turnin' discussion!
cheers,
andrew