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A Few More Pens – Laburnum, Maple, Tigerwood, Sycamore
More pens resulting from my latest hobby / obsession. It’s somewhat ironic that somebody who can’t write (not with a pen at least) has found so much enjoyment and satisfaction in making these.
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More Padauk Pens
More pens in Padauk wood, mostly using slimline and ‘fancy’ pen kits. I’ve discovered that the quality of the bushings you use to set your diameters when turning these is extremely important.
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Pens in Padauk and Laburnum
Laburnum wood is not a widely used timber but possesses a distinct character that makes it interesting to turn. It has a rich golden-brown hue, often with darker streaks and irregular figuring.
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Lumberjack Pro Series Cast Iron Router Table Review
I’ve been in the market for a cast iron router table for some time but couldn’t find anything suitable. The most common model repackaged by several manufacturers mounted the router with a series of t slots and could not easily accommodate a router lift or a router with one inbuilt.
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Pioneer PL-12D Classic Turntable Restoration
This classic turntable needed a lot of TLC but it had the makings of something great. The original plinth was a bit tatty, missing the lid and barely held together by failing glue.
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Monkey Puzzle Bowl
On my last trip to my preferred wood supplier, he handed me a piece of Monkey Puzzle and challenged me to turn it. It was a cutting that, he said, would be uncommonly tricky and he wasn’t wrong.