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Offline John D Smith

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Computer Circuit Pens
« on: January 31, 2011, 08:09:27 PM »
Hi I have posted this picture on the previous forum I am only posting it again to see if I know how to post pictures to the Gallery on this new Forum.Regards John
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Andy Coates

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Re: Computer Circuit Pens
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2011, 08:28:07 PM »
and apparently you do! Well done. Not such a dinosaur after all  ;)

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Re: Computer Circuit Pens
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2011, 10:26:39 PM »

John,  You've made two very nice pen's, I have read a write up about the kits, but how did you find them for putting together.

One thing to ask, is it me or are all the pictures so small..    :-[...

David
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Andy Coates

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Re: Computer Circuit Pens
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2011, 10:34:44 PM »
click on the picture David...

Offline Dave Atkinson

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Re: Computer Circuit Pens
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2011, 09:57:57 AM »
Hi John

I think these are a great.  I've just been reading about them.  If I recall he idea was to drip thin superglue over the bits before turning.  Knowing me I can just see what'll happen :o ;D

Cheers Dave

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Re: Computer Circuit Pens
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2011, 06:54:00 PM »
Hi John,
          very nice indeed but knowing you aversion to anything computer related I'm suprised you made them at all ;D ;D
Regards
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Re: Computer Circuit Pens
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2011, 07:32:45 PM »
Hello everyone Thank you for taking the time to comment on the Pens.Dave I never used any Super Glue,there is a good article in issue 224 page 82 by Tom Streeter this is very much the same way as I turned my pens.
David I found these quite easy to put together I bought these from Turners Retreat and they will send you instructions if you request when ordering.The most important points to me were Facing the ends and turning carefully to avoid chipping.Two other areas where I get Pen Kit instructions are,www.bereahardwoods.com and thevillageworkshop.net
John (BHT) and Andy, I am getting better with technical things. ::)

Note.I have added the above Links on to Andy's thread "To get the ball rolling"
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Re: Computer Circuit Pens
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2011, 07:47:26 PM »
Thanks Andy, I'd done that at the time..   but it has now worked this time...  

John, I'm glad you found them easy to put together, I to thought the gaps had to be filled with superglue, will have to check the article as to how to go about it, but at the moment to get anything started would be great, should the weekend be dry and warmer outside..   this maybe the time... :)...

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Re: Computer Circuit Pens
« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2011, 08:17:20 AM »
Very nice pens.

Phil