HUON PINE BURL

Spent two days modifying my machine,enjoyed the challenge. Next thoughts coming up.

Peter.

Another beaut Peter. What mods did you have to make?

Superb Peter, very nice indeed.

skiprat said:

Another beaut Peter. What mods did you have to make?

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I resurrected the old Pen Wizard,I have predudice in its frailty.The tramil or main support is awkward and not stiff and firmly held. I fitted a dust removing schute and a dedicated small vacuum. Using a Dremel with the holding mechanism is sus. I bought top quality drills all carbide from Europe.Locked the mandrel holder in position with locking plier. My own Pen faceting designed unit I have put aside ,hard to find quality end mills for wood.,controlling the three used axis is like a gymn workout and definitely not for the faint hearted. Just a phase balance and walking ulcered feet have been depressing,grabbed that black dog by the throat and shook it about (on the mend).

Consolation old mate thanks for asking,on the bright side my Solar Cells are being taken care of backdated with the last years epicentre hail storm ,hail the size of golf balls.,for the last ten years has paid with subsidy our electricity bills plus a surplus I was able to offset on the Gas Account (same company).
We have had a bountious Spring heaps of real rain,anything and everything flowers and producing the thickest leaves after
We both are in remission from Cancer told by our specialist they do not need us to come in any more,trust all is well with you and yours mate,kind regards Peter and Wilma.the hail last year.

Showing us newbies how it's done!!
I've studied this pen and have come to a conclusion... ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Excellent and beautifully done, Peter! You brought the beauty of the wood out and matched it to the pen perfectly.

Very Nice. I hate building jigs and having to make things to make another. Not only am I impressed with the pen but what you did to set up the process. Well Done.

Beaut pen, Peter !!!

Your faceting and finish is superb !!!

Very nicely done.

As always, it is beautiful! You are quite the artisan. I love looking at your work. Too bad we are so far apart; I would love to spend a few days with you.