[Crw-talk] turning pens

[Patros, Robert J]

Good sugestions.

From: crw-talk-bounces at crwoodturner.com [mailto:crw-talk-bounces at crwoodturner.com] On Behalf Of Greg Haugen
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 9:11 AM
To: Stromberg, James C.; crw-talk at crwoodturner.com
Subject: Re: [Crw-talk] turning pens

Jim,

In my opinion, no one catalog has everything.  I like some things from this one or that one.  I do like some things at Penn State, some things at Craft Supplies, some things at Arizona Silhouette (currently changing owners and wouldn't suggest ordering until the change is complete) and some things at Berea Hardwoods. Also A-line has a good range of items from Craft Supplies.....support the local if you're able.

I like;

Adjustable mandrels

Mandrel Saver live centers (no point, the mandrel goes inside of the live center so there's limited stress on the mandrel).

I like to turn acrylics and resins.  I do turn woods as well.  If it is wood, I prefer a CA finish.

I like the micro meshes ( I say plural because there's standard and then there's also some specially made for resins and acrylics-both are great.)

I prefer kits with the best metals.  I sell pens, so saving a buck or two on pen hardware by buying the lower end metals, doesn't make much sense.  If selling, you want the best product.  Craft Supplies has a good resource in their catalogs about the different metals and their durability.

As far as pen kits, personal preference.  I suggest picking one or two that you really like and start with that.  Maybe a one tube and a 2 tube style.  Ball points are a good starting point, or possibly one of the less expensive roller balls.

Any other questions, just ask......

Take Care,
Greg Haugen
www.greghaugen.com<http://www.greghaugen.com/>

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From: "Stromberg, James C." <Stromberg.James at mayo.edu>
To: Greg Haugen <greg.haugen at ymail.com>; crw-talk at crwoodturner.com
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 8:43 AM
Subject: turning pens


I got a sudden urge to turn a pen and discovered I know absolutely less than nothing about it.  Looking through the catalogs, there is a confusing collection of toys you can get and designs etc.  For those of you who do it, what sources of supplies do you use?

Perhaps we could have a meeting devoted to pen making.  Perhaps we had one recently and I missed it, always possible.

Thanks,


Jim Stromberg

From: crw-talk-bounces at crwoodturner.com [mailto:crw-talk-bounces at crwoodturner.com] On Behalf Of Greg Haugen
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 2:00 PM
To: crw-talk at crwoodturner.com
Subject: [Crw-talk] items for sale, have been sold

Both of the nailers have been sold.  Thank you.

Greg

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