[Woodcarver] Turn a plate.

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In a message dated 2/27/2004 11:50:42 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
workinginwood at hotmail.com writes:

> How do you carve on a turned pen?  There is only about .030 inches of 
> material to work with.

Turn the ends down to the bushings and leave the area in between fat.  I've 
carved spirit faces on No. 2 pencils, making sure not to reach the led.  Works 
the same for the pen, just gotta know where the wood ends and the brass tube 
starts.  Will post a pic when done.

Mike Parker
Montclair, VA
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