Monthly Archives: February 2010

Improved Pen Mandrel

Posted on February 19, 2010 Filed Under Instruments

A finely crafted pen needs to have a perfect interface between the blank and the pens gripping parts. This is especially true in areas where the writers fingers can feel the interface between the blank and metal parts of the pen. One of the biggest annoyances when turning pens is getting the bushing-mandrel to run [...]

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Valentine

Posted on February 14, 2010 Filed Under Hollow Forms

I took a time out to focus on a gift for my wife of 37 years. Boy time flies when you are with an awesome woman. I think she loved it, it was fun to make. The segments are all exotics and the flower arrainger came from Craft Supplies. I think the turning is self [...]

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PentaPly

Posted on February 12, 2010 Filed Under Bowls

I have been wondering for some time how plywood would turn since I saw some pieces turned by other turners. I also found an interesting method for pentagon bowls that I wanted to try. That’s the genesis of PentaPly! The finish is 7 coats of highly polished gloss lacquer (Deft) following 5 coats of sanding sealer and many [...]

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