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Wow! Looks like a great turning and gift! I, like many others are currently in progress of turning gifts for relatives, friends, etc. for Christmas and this is a perfect example of a great gift! Your turning is awesome and I'd love to make a few for friends/relatives but have no idea where to purchase the magnifying mechanism... Do you mind sharing where you obtained yours, and if so, would you kindly share with others? Thanks in advance and safe turning to you always!
 
Old Codger said:
Wow! Looks like a great turning and gift! I, like many others are currently in progress of turning gifts for relatives, friends, etc. for Christmas and this is a perfect example of a great gift! Your turning is awesome and I'd love to make a few for friends/relatives but have no idea where to purchase the magnifying mechanism... Do you mind sharing where you obtained yours, and if so, would you kindly share with others? Thanks in advance and safe turning to you always!
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Actually, this is a PKMONT magnifying Kit I purchased a long time ago. It was a PSI kit and I don't believe anyone makes this particular kit anymore. It used Mont Blanc bushings and I don't know if they even make Mont Blanc pen Kits anymore.
But PSI and others sell Magnifying glass kits of another style, just go to the vendors and check their "Other Projects" area and look under Magnifiers or Desk Accessories.

Glad You liked it, the kit was just sitting around and I finally decided to make it because I just bought a new carbide tool and wanted to try something with it right away.
Curt
 
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Very nice! I've made quite a few magnifying glasses over the years, of various styles. CSUSA used to have small magnifier necklace kits that were really cute. I wish they'd bring those back.
 
You mean this one?
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CSUSA under desk accessories

Curt
 
Thanks Curt! I really like your turning of the magnifying glass but sad that the kit is non longer availabe... I would like to find a glass kit that is at least 2" or more in diameter, hopefully at least 4" in diameter...since most of us at that certain age needs the size and diameter to effectively use them... Again, your prompt response is greatly appreciated! Any further assistance would be wonderful! Safe turning to you always!
 
Old Codger said:
Thanks Curt! I really like your turning of the magnifying glass but sad that the kit is non longer availabe... I would like to find a glass kit that is at least 2" or more in diameter, hopefully at least 4" in diameter...since most of us at that certain age needs the size and diameter to effectively use them... Again, your prompt response is greatly appreciated! Any further assistance would be wonderful! Safe turning to you always!
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The magnifiers at PSI are 2 inch and one a little over 2. They do make magnifiers just not the particular kit that I made (a Mont Blank). I believe that any of the other vendors that sell magnifiers also sell at 2 inch or there abouts. I have never seen a kit four a 4 inch, but you never know.
Curt
 
Magnifying glass kit I bought from a local Rockler distributor as he was liquidating his pen making supplies a couple years ago.
If I remember, I think it is stabilized Spalted Tiger Oak from woodturningz.
 

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Mortalis said:
Magnifying glass kit I bought from a local Rockler distributor as he was liquidating his pen making supplies a couple years ago.
If I remember, I think it is stabilized Spalted Tiger Oak from woodturningz.
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I will have to remember Spalted Tiger Oak, that is awesome.
Curt
 
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