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  • Having made literally thousands of pens and pencils themselves, the authors have employed all of their thirty years' plus experience to write this definitive introduction to their craft. Includes history, techniques and projects - something for beginners and seasoned pen makers to enjoy.
  • Keith Rowley's bestselling introduction to the art of woodturning is exceptional for its friendly and methodical approach, building up the reader's skills and confidence by logical and progressive steps. At the heart of Keith's method are the 'Laws of Woodturning': six easily memorized rules which are fundamental to efficient and safe technique. Both between-centres and faceplate turning are described and illustrated in detail. You will learn about timber selection, and how to choose the right tool and equipment. This latest edition has been comprehensively revised and updated by renowned wood turner Andy Coates to include the latest available tools and machinery as well as up-to-date health and safety guidelines
  • for use with BDS150 for 6" x 4" Belt & Disc Sander
  • With a dual bevel 'Cryogenic High Speed Steel' ring, these tools provide a superb finish when hollowing into end grain. Flat or curved shapes can be accommodated easily.
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    Crown Wedge Tool

    £24.00£30.90
    Another 'Crown' special, the Wedge tool is 'user friendly'. Superb for making coves on spindle work and finish cuts on both faceplate and spindle projects. It also provides a smooth finish when making goblets. A recent innovation, the Splay Tool can be used as a Skew Chisel, a Box Scraper, a Shear Scraper and also for detail work on spindles.
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    Crown Box Scraper

    £25.00£34.80
    Designed in conjunction with the professional British woodturner, Albert Harrison, this tool is excellent for cleaning out small boxes and goblets, giving an extremely clean finish.
  • Crown Standard Skew

    £32.55£64.05
    Crown Standard Skews are part of the range of skew chisels that are one of the most comprehensive available worldwide.
  • Crown Forged Spindle Gouge

    £44.95£93.70

    Crown Forged Spindle Gouges range of European style are tools in their range to suit all requirements for Spindle work.

     

  • Delicately balanced tools that are the planes of the spindle turners tool kit. Originally designed at Robert Sorby, the profile allows the tool to glide effortlessly along the tool rest without fear of the edges dragging on the rest. They will smooth cylinders, clean the end grain of spindles, cut shallow curves, beads, pummels and v-cuts, e.g. stair balustrading and chair legs. These tools are indispensable if a fine finish is required from the tool.
  • The new Colleted Pen Mandrel has been designed in the UK for pen turning professionals. Very similar to the Universal Pen Mandrel, its unique quarter-turn action clamps the shaft in place accurately and its completely dust free collet remains hidden.
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    The new Colleted Pen Mandrel has been designed in the UK for pen turning professionals. Very similar to the Universal Pen Mandrel, its unique quarter-turn action clamps the shaft in place accurately and its completely dust free collet remains hidden.
  • Adjustable shaft allows the user to turn either one or two pen parts at a time, Supplied with shaft and spacers for 7mm pen kits plus cones to, accepts larger pen kits. Supplied with lock-nut kit for larger blanks.
  • Used to square the ends of the pen blank prior to turning and assembly. Mounts in drill chuck or universal pen mandrel. Suitable for 7mm pens.
  • includes: 3 x long series HSS tin coated drills: 6.8, 6.9 & 7mm, universal pen mandrel, locknut kit, pen blank trimming tool, 5 x 7mm pen kits, cones and spacers to suit most sizes of pen kit
  • This Bolt Action pen will be hard for anyone to put down. Every detail, from the bolt action mechanism to the precision engineered components, was carefully designed to ensure uniqueness and reliability. The realistic bolt-action handle smoothly advances and retracts to securely lock the refill in place. Includes a bolt action rifle clip and a replica 30 caliber cartridge and rose gold bullet tip for added authenticity. Assembley instructions included. (Assembled pen for illustration only.)
  • 7mm Twist Pencil with a Greek key centre ring, tapered ball end black clip.
  • includes: 3 x long series HSS tin coated drills: 6.8, 6.9 & 7mm, universal pen mandrel, locknut kit, pen blank trimming tool, 5 x 7mm pen kits, cones and spacers to suit most sizes of pen kit
  • 24K Religious Cross Clip

    £1.25£5.75
    24K Religious Cross Clip
  • Smooth 1/4 turn action. Tooling for the pen: 7mm mandrel shaft,bushing set 2 & drill bit 'O' (not included).
  • Chestnut Mandrels

    £10.10£14.52
    These Mandrels are available separately or come as part of the buffing wheel kit. Both Mandrels are made in the UK and are zinc plated for maximum protection. Due to the limitations of plating a blind hole care should be taken to ensure the tapped thread of the large mandrel stays as dry as possible. The large mandrel is designed to be held in a lathe chuck. It is 25mm in diameter at its widest part, stepped to 18mm with an undercut for smaller chucks. It can be held on either, both will still give plenty of clearance from the chuck. The small mandrel is designed to be held in a jacobs chuck or similar and is especially suited to use with the smaller 4 inch wheels and the Dome Buffs.
  • Rustins Danish Oil

    £7.37£12.48
    A unique formulation developed by Rustins that is suitable for all types of wood. It differs from Teak Oil in that it contains special ingredients to give it a low lustre finish. It is an easy to use wipe on finish, which brings out the beauty of the timber and gives a natural, open grained, soft lustrous finish. Ideal for all woods and is excellent on turned woodwork. Danish Oil conforms to The Articles in Contact with Food Regulations and to the Toys (Safety) Regulations 1995, BS:EN71 Part 3.
  • A blend of natural plant oils to nourish and protect chopping boards and worktops. It penetrates the wood with no surface film to chip. It has a clear finish to enhance the natural beauty of wood. The Oil contains anti-microbial additives with a slow release formula which provide protection against a wide range of bacteria including E-coli and MRSA. Rustins Chopping Board Oil conforms to The Articles in Contact with Food Regulations.
  • Organoils Hi-Speed Finishing Oils specifically formulated for on-lathe, under-turning-speed finishing. It is a heavy oil which can well deal with the load (fill) requirements of softwoods - you may choose to cut it (with vegetable turpentine) for denser hardwoods. One of its unique ingredients is the rare, Mustard Seed Oil (a well kept Aussie secret until now!) which gives the formulation good slip for the wet-sanding procedure and a silken touch to the finished result.
  • Liberon Superior Danish Oil is a blend of pure, high quality tung oil and natural oils that feed, enhance and protect hard and soft woods. It is a penetrating oil, which brings out the natural grain of the timber and provides a satin to gloss sheen. With added UV filters to help prevent discolouration from the sun, and water, heat and alcohol resistant, it is suitable for both interior and exterior use. It is safe for use on toys.
  • Confusingly, French Polish refers to a range of polishes (which would include Button Polish, White Polish, Garnet Polish etc) and also to a specific polish, French Polish. Chestnuts' French Polish is a traditional blend of solvent (methylated spirit) and a top quality unbleached shellac which is very similar to a Button Polish in colour. Applied either to bare timber or over a Shellac Sanding Sealer it is built up in many layers which have been described as being the thickness of a cigarette paper! French Polish gives the rich amber glow found on fine antique furniture and requires a very specific technique for application that is time consuming and laborious, but the final effect has to be seen to be believed and the satisfaction of achieving it is its own reward. A French Polish finish is not very hard wearing and is recommended for items that are going to be cared for.
  • Danish Oil is a specially formulated blend of natural and synthetic oils for use on wood products. A very durable penetrating oil suitable for both interior and exterior wood. Excellent heat and water resistance make this a very versatile finishing product.

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