Woodworking Blog

Been having lots of fun making these brick pattern pen blanks. My original 2 blanks were made with 8mm slices. Wasn't quite happy with them so I have made this one with 6mm slices. Even at 6mm slices, I think it still doesn't look like brickwork. My...

Birds eye Huon Pine also known as Burl Huon on Roman Harvest Pen Kit. Sanded to 400 grit, 20 coats of thin CA. Then 400 grit Micro-mesh to 12,000, Brasso and automotive polish/wax. I love the smell of Huon in the morning. I also like the colour...

Getting back into the swing again in the workshop. Lots more pens to make so I'm going to be a busy boy these next few weeks. This is a Burl Eucalypt Roman Harvest. 20 thin Coats of CA, micromesh all the way to the finest grit then Brasso and...

Were getting in some new pen kits in about 2 weeks time. They are called the Pristina pen kits. Made in Taiwan to high specifications. Not ask bulky as the Statesman, little bit longer but a bit slimmer than the Roman Harvest. It's a quality pen kit...

By Popular request, we now have the Stylus end caps for sale separately for the 7mm kits These caps are a bit different from the standard caps that come with the Stylus Pen Kits. The black tip is popped on with your fingers. They are made in Taiwan and...

Hello David, Having watched all of the videos on your site I see that you are a man who does not like paying more than he has to for things, and who believes in the free exchange of ideas and information. In that same spirit I would like to share a...

When I am making batches of pens or boxes, something deep inside of me (I was probably a magpie in a previous life) tells me not to sell all the things I make. I am always finding excuses not to sell all my work. Over the years of making these boxes, I...

New - German Made Bock nibs in different sizes and thicknesses. Upgrade the fountain pen writing experience by using these nibs on your pen. They are high quality nibs that are completely made in Germany (not just the tip). Available in the 5mm and 6mm...

We have just include 6 new exciting Australian Made Pen Blanks into our range. We have moved to a new industrial premises so we can now start to grow again. Were going to include many new exciting items over the new few weeks. The 6 new blanks are ...

It's been raining for the last 3 weeks. Haven't had much dry weather to finish the roof. In my depression I went into the workshop to make another piece of furniture. I wanted to make a display cabinet for a few pieces I have been collecting. I started...

I have waited over half a year to get possession of the building. We finally got the keys for the property on the 7th of December. Plans were then drawn up on what we needed to do on the property. 1st job - remove the old asbestos roof and reroof with...

This Medical, Pharmaceutical and Food Grade, Mineral Oil is food safe for use on chopping boards, bread boards, salad bowls, and all wooden food utensils where you want a natural and safe finish for raw timber. Because of its properties that prevent...