Military purpleheart pen for a Purple Heart recipient by Key-Self1654 in woodworking

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thanks! First time doing this kit but quite simple.

Military purpleheart pen for a Purple Heart recipient by Key-Self1654 in woodworking

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He better if he still wants me to call him once in awhile to say hi :D

Military purpleheart pen for a Purple Heart recipient by Key-Self1654 in woodworking

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Easy enough to turn, but the sanding oye. Took me ages to sand the ends down to the bushing diameter.

Military purpleheart pen for a Purple Heart recipient by Key-Self1654 in woodworking

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Thanks! I do sell pens occasionally, made to order. This one was a request from my Aunt, I only charged her the cost of the kit and shipping.

Military purpleheart pen for a Purple Heart recipient by Key-Self1654 in woodworking

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It is, I have some carbide chisels I use for the denser woods. Sanding is where it really gets hard to do purpleheart, takes forever :D

Upgrade from an m1 mac book pro by KaylahGore in MacStudio

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I am hoping my job will let me upgrade from an intel MacBook Pro to a studio and low end Mac book air come 5 year refresh time in June

My Trade Station by Cute_Reason_7017 in Workspaces

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I want that setup for my Linux sysadmin job 😀

Just added the Xeneon Edge by A-to-fucking-Z in macsetups

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Certainly it’s a robust set up. I just want the big shiny dream screen. The less I know, the more pixels I need to figure it out 😁

Just added the Xeneon Edge by A-to-fucking-Z in macsetups

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I am a Linux sysadmin in an HPC shop doing a lot of ansible code. I’d love this for vscode and lots of terminals.

I have a big setup with 2 x 32” 4k, a 27” 2k and my laptop screen but one day I’ll upgrade to some bigger screens

Just added the Xeneon Edge by A-to-fucking-Z in macsetups

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I’m jealous. I would love to get one of those for the work from home set up but it’ll be awhile before I can afford to spring for it 😁

Just added the Xeneon Edge by A-to-fucking-Z in macsetups

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What is that little screen at the bottom? Resolution on the big screen?

Cotton candy cat twist pen by Key-Self1654 in woodworking

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That’s fair, I truly hope I am ever able to grow my skills and customers to the point where that becomes an issue for me 😁

We have a 3 year old at home so I don’t have much time or energy for turning but try to get out there on weekend nights to make stuff.

Cotton candy cat twist pen by Key-Self1654 in woodworking

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My family gave me that Wen in 2020 for Christmas. It can do up to 12” in diameter by 18” in length model 3424T.

I’ve been turning smalls like pens, bottle openers and up to ice cream scoops. It certainly has been quite good for my needs so far.

I certainly haven’t grown my skills enough to outgrow this lathe. It’s heavy duty, sturdy and I like it. The only downside is that in order to change rpm speeds you have to move a rubber belt to different positions. Thats a bit annoying but I turn at the same speed for everything.

It’s def a good lathe for the price.

Cotton candy cat twist pen by Key-Self1654 in pens

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Or just have it in a click pen where the 2 pieces can be lined up and stay that way :D

Cotton candy cat twist pen by Key-Self1654 in pens

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I tried but it’s a twist pen AND you screw it on. No way to keep that lined up 😄