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Fred, nice noodle pen you did. I haven't had a chance to do mine. Thanks for the box of oak blanks. Cut and drilled some today to try.
PS I got some cast n' craft clear resin from Michael's yesterday.. Now I just need some molds... Thanks again to the guys for all the info at the meeting.
 
Mike, I found some info on making molds. The one I made so far isn't pretty, but it does work to give me a chance to try casting without the investment in more stuff to sit around because I did not like it after all. Use 100% silicon caulk and mix about half and half by volume with corn starch. Place your positive mold (whatever you want the finished item to look like) into the mix and let it set up. Do not wait very long as the pot life is about 5 minutes. The more starch the faster. Takes about thirty minutes. Highly recomended to wax or oil the positive mold to aid in release later. Be sure to not use Silicon II. the info said that it will not work. I think I like it so I probably will be making the purchase of some real molds it these continue to work.
Charles
 
somehow i managed to miss all this. i, being from virginia beach am also a sailor. go figure right?? i currently work in DC but the family still lives in Virginia Beach and i would very much like to meet you guys and share techniques. i've been turning since about may so i am very much an amateur but a fast learner. i come home almost every weekend and will be home all next week, DEC 6-12 and then for Christmas DEC 18-the new year if you guys were to put together another meet and greet. and by the way Ptown, i'm a pretty good smoker myself, we can compare recipes as well.
 
Aerotech said:
somehow i managed to miss all this. i, being from virginia beach am also a sailor. go figure right?? i currently work in DC but the family still lives in Virginia Beach and i would very much like to meet you guys and share techniques. i've been turning since about may so i am very much an amateur but a fast learner. i come home almost every weekend and will be home all next week, DEC 6-12 and then for Christmas DEC 18-the new year if you guys were to put together another meet and greet. and by the way Ptown, i'm a pretty good smoker myself, we can compare recipes as well.
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Dale,

Send me a PM. I will be around before Christmas. I think I am heading to Florida right after Christmas. I always enjoy meeting new turners.

Fred
 
When we were at Fred's place for the meeting someone brought a osage orange tree branch. I didn't take it because I couldn't cut it up. I was wonder if someone did cut it up if I can get some blanks. I saw pictures of pens made with it and they looked good...Thanks.
 
Just came across this post. I am just starting turning pens (5 so far for family). would love to hear about future meetings. I live in West Point (up 64 past Willaimsburg). Sound like you guys had a lot of fun.
 
davyjones65 said:
Just came across this post. I am just starting turning pens (5 so far for family). would love to hear about future meetings. I live in West Point (up 64 past Willaimsburg). Sound like you guys had a lot of fun.
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We did have a lot of fun. At least I did! We will probably get together sometime when it gets warmer, unless someone actually has a heated shop.

I can't believe how cold it is this year!!!

I will keep you informed though, regardless.
 
Well, reading a couple of posts...I'm pretty available from 13DEC-EOY. The problem I have is my shop is not, at all, sit up to host a meeting of the "minds". If someone else does have a spot. Please let us know. I think most would be inclined to attend.

BT

PTownsubbie,

It was a great time as you stated. Did you receive the pic of the coffee bean pen I turned after the meeting?
 
Mike,
I didn't pick any of the OO blanks up at the get together...however, i do have a few approx six inch limbs that i need to cut up of the OO...also, i have a bunch of mulberry, which is in the same family...if you can come by i am sure we can find a few blanks for you t turn...(shop is warm, but reaaaly messy...but i am sure we can get to the bandsaw :)



navycop said:
When we were at Fred's place for the meeting someone brought a osage orange tree branch. I didn't take it because I couldn't cut it up. I was wonder if someone did cut it up if I can get some blanks. I saw pictures of pens made with it and they looked good...Thanks.
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penhead said:
Mike,
I didn't pick any of the OO blanks up at the get together...however, i do have a few approx six inch limbs that i need to cut up of the OO...also, i have a bunch of mulberry, which is in the same family...if you can come by i am sure we can find a few blanks for you t turn...(shop is warm, but reaaaly messy...but i am sure we can get to the bandsaw :)
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Sure, just PM me with the date and time..
 
navycop said:
When we were at Fred's place for the meeting someone brought a osage orange tree branch. I didn't take it because I couldn't cut it up. I was wonder if someone did cut it up if I can get some blanks. I saw pictures of pens made with it and they looked good...Thanks.
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HI, I took the branch back home. I haven't cut it as of yet. I'll let you know when I do.

john
 
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