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The text says the navigator is cobalt gold. The only manufacturer using that is Berea's (GE in Taiwan).

GrandSIL has been after me to make him a Deer skull mount for awhile now, finally got around to it. The cutout and engraving was done...

I used to use Johnson's Paste Wax but since it is no longer available I use Minwax Paste wax. Works really good and isnt all that...

I currently use the Rockler slip fit system. Have used for 10+ years. Everything still fits well and works as designed. I'm kind of...

Saw some examples of Christmas ornaments where one sphere was a golf ball. OK, how do I drill a hole in the exact center for the top and...

First, lay an thick old towel to cover the entire lathe bed. Immediately clean up any drips or runs. I periodically sand with 500 grit...

A couple of things come to mind: WD-40, BoShield...

I sold these 3 custom pens, if I told you the price you wouldn't believe me. But I will tell you anyways. $1185 for all 3 and I added...

I sold these 3 custom pens, if I told you the price you wouldn't believe me. But I will tell you anyways. $1185 for all 3 and I added...

Welcome Hamish!

Hey there everyone, my name's Hamish and I'm based in Glasgow, Scotland. I've been turning pens on and off for a few years now but have...

GrandSIL has been after me to make him a Deer skull mount for awhile now, finally got around to it. The cutout and engraving was done...

This is a magnetic cap rollerball pen with a body that I cast in blue and silver resin. If you look closely you can see the mini...

I’ve been wanting to do something with my dust collection, besides dragging my dust collector around. That system looks handy.

Two of our members here manufacture pen kits - Kate Harrow of Bullseye Turning and Tim McKenzie of McKenzie Penworks. I know both are...