What I stole (learned) from IAP

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BRobbins629

BRobbins629

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As I read some of the threads about using other ideas I started to wonder how bad I was. Can you add to this list of where you would be without IAP?

How to powder coat tubes
How to buy a Paul Huffman vise
How to Cast PR resin
How to get rid of bubbles with HF Pressure pot
How to make a snake skin pen (Thanks Don)
How to turn without a mandrel
How to CA finish
How to save money on group buys
How to make my own bushings
How beautiful Desert Ironwood burl is
Many suppliers I never would have found on my own
How to make closed end pens
How to make pin chucks
How to reduce the chance of cracking ivory and snakewood
How to change a nib
How to make cartridge pens
Why I need Collet chucks
Who is Ken Nelson and how can he help me make nice pens
How to spend most of my disposable income.
 
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OKLAHOMAN

OKLAHOMAN

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Costa Rica
What type of canopy needed for shows
Where to get that display canopy
How to clean MM
How to use a skew(almost)
How to take worthless wood and turn it into fantastic wood
How to make a cactus blank (thanks Curtis for last 2)
How to take better pictures
 
Daniel

Daniel

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Reno, NV, USA.
Most of Bruces list, half of Roys. lol
How to conduct a group buy well.
different thicknesses of CA work better for certain things.
how to stabalize wood at home.
using semi precious stone to fill voids in wood.
How to get a huge peppermill turned without injury.
what Ed looks like, (sorry couldn't resist)
about way to many woods and materials for making pens to list.
doubt I would have ever turned the higher end kits.
Enduro as a finish
how to build my web site. the site is really done by this group, I just got to do the work.
that spelling really does count. (at least I try harder)
tons of jigs and other little shop helpers.
that the Grizzly ultimate 14" band saw really is the best one
a chuck does reduce run out in my mandrel.
that the chuck above will break you knuckels if you give it a chance, thanks I didn't have to learn that one on my own.
the drill doctor is worth the price
what sharp really means.
within 1/64th inch is acceptable in anything but pens, for those you think thousandths.
CA does not stick to waxed bushings or some plastics
bushing made from some plastics are great for doing CA finishes. see above
Micro mesh really works, for a long time.
you can't get a pen to shiny but have stolen several ways to try.
A clear stand is great for displaying pens.
A set of transfer punches makes a complete and cheap set of disassembly tools.
you can remove a transmisson without damaging it
corn cobs and pine cones will make pens
 
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Ron Mc

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Here is what I have learned from the IAP.

I have learned lot's of little secrets over the years and have truly appreciated the fact that members were willing to assist me in my quest.

Yet....I have also learned that the most important thing is to share with everyone anything that I discover as the music is playing and the saws are running.

So....I guess what I have learned the most, is that sharing is a blessing that is the most important thing that I can provide.
 
fiferb

fiferb

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Mar 20, 2006
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Ninety Six, SC, USA.
I have learned that the vast majority here are some of the best people. I have personally met quite a few and the generosity shared by everyone can't be found in other places.
 
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