3 Step Buffing System
BUFFSYS
Get a beautiful and a durable wax finish with this unique lathe-mounted polishing system.Buffing passes are made with a Tripoli buff (linen wheel), white diamond buff (linen/ flannel wheel), then carnuba wax (flannel wheel).The final finish is very similar to multiple coats of lacquer but is softer and much deeper.The system includes: set of three 8' fabric buffing wheels, tripoli bar, white diamond...
Colour Grain - Oceania
CGPB2
These striking wood blanks are made from resin impregnated dye and laminated coloured hardwood veneers. Your completed project will have a brilliant finish, strong grain and a very unique appearance.
Colour and pattern may vary slightly from the pictured blank, due to the manufacturing process.
Approximate measurements 3/4" x 3/4" x 5"
Carnauba Wax Stick
CCWS
Typical uses A very tough, hardwearing finish mainly used on small items Method of application Hold the stick against the revolving work, using the heat generated to melt the wax allowing it to transfer to the wood.Buff up with Safety Cloth afterwards Drying time Virtually instant Coverage Impossible to quantify - a little goes a long way! Compatibility Use over any of the Chestnut...
Pen Blank - Silver Marble
APB41
Approximate measurements 3/4' x 3/4' x 5'Colour and pattern may vary slightly from the pictured blank, due to the manufacturing process.
Epoxy Adhesive - 25ml
GEA25
With a twin plunger, it automatically dispenses into equal parts with one push.Perfect for bonding glass, metal, china, wood, fibreglass, ceramics etc.No mess, no spilling and no dried out tubes.A delayed setting time of 30 minutes gives you plenty of time for positioning.
Pen Blank - Polar Ice Acrylic
APB40
Approximate measurements 3/4' x 3/4' x 5'Colour and pattern may vary slightly from the pictured blank, due to the manufacturing process.
Flat Top Premium Pencil
FTPS
A flat top pencil in gold finish.
Please note, the image is an example of what you could create with the kit.
In addition to this kit, you will need:
a pen blank
Flat top bushing set
drill
Angel
J10136
Perfect for Christmas time.
Add a piece of string or twine to make it a unique Christmas Tree decoration or hang around the house for that Christmas feel.
10cm tall with hole in the top.
Tamboti
TAM
The heartwood is light and dark chocolate brown. The wood is hard, heavy, durable, close-grained and resistant to termites. It sandpapers well and takes oils and varnish well finishing with a satin like lustre. When freshly worked it has a distinctive, sweetish smell. The wood is almost indestructible. Samples taken from the Great Zimbabwe, carbon dates to be between 1240 and 1530 years old, were...
Shellac Sanding Sealer
CSS500
Suitable for a higher build, increased gloss and a more hard wearing finish to your final coat.An excellent base for friction and French polishes and waxes.EN71, safe for use on toys.
Tube Inserter
TI70
A simple tool for inserting your glued up pen tubes into your blanks. This tapered, chrome plated tool works with tubes from 7mm to 11mm diameter. It keeps your fingers clean and safe from residual glue. Easy clean up.
Pen Blank - Roulette Swirl
APB53
Approximate measurements 3/4" x 3/4" x 5"
Colour and pattern may vary slightly from the pictured blank, due to the manufacturing process.
Pump-n-Grind Peppermill
TW-HJY2A
The Pump-n-Grind Pepper Mill kit is designed to be used as a one-handed operation for dispensing ground pepper or salt. This attractive pepper mill is simple to use and can be used while cooking or while sitting at the dinner table for fresh ground pepper or salt. Made with stainless steel the large push button makes it very simple to operate. The compact size makes it easy to fit in one hand while...
Solid Rolling Pin
J50206
Solid wooden rolling pin.
Burn your own design and personalise the rolling pin with a pyrography machine and pen to create a unique gift for your kitchen or for a loved one who loves to cook or bake!
Unfinished, suitable for pyrography. For best results, always sand before burning.
If the rolling pin will be used with food, we advise finishing with three coats of Food Safe Finish
Ball Points (Pack of 3)
PPBP
Ball Point wire tips for the Peter Child Pyrography Machine.
The Ball Points are perfect for writing, stippling and general detail work. One pack contains 3 x Ball Points of the same size.
Ball made from Chromium steel with thicker 22 SWG Nickel-Chromium alloy wire, and with normal use, will last many years. Thicker points do need a higher setting to get a given temperature. The best heat control...
Screws and Nuts for Peter Child Pyrography Pen
PSN
Screws and Nuts for Peter Child Pyrography Pen
Spare screws and nuts set for pen terminals. Only suitable for the Peter Child pyrography pens.
PRO-TEK G3 Chuck Bundle
G3PTB
From the innovators of the original woodturning chuck comes the next generation of chucks – the new PRO-TEK series self centering chucks and jaws deliver the next generation of innovation in woodturning.
Christmas Stocking
J10149
A wooden stocking pyrography blank. Perfect for Christmas.
Add a piece of string or twine to create a unique Christmas Tree decoration or hang on a door or on the wall to add that Christmassy feel to your home.
Size is 10cm, measured from the widest points.
Pen Blank - Umbilo
UPB
The heartwood is a rich warm to dark brown, sometimes with red streaks.
A medium even texture, a very stable timber.
It sandpapers well, and takes a varnish and oil finish well.
Used in the production of handles and turns very well.
Also used in furniture, cabinet making as a veneer, flooring and carving.
Approximate measurements 5/8" x 5/8" x 5"
Colour and grain pattern may vary...
Cut 'n' Polish Wax
CCNP
Cut 'n' Polish is a blend of two waxes with a fine abrasive held in suspension within them.
This is a soft wax designed to stay 'wet' slightly longer during application, allowing it to lubricate the abrasive to give a very fine cut to the timber and also to collect any dust generated during use and some subsequent sanding, preventing it from entering the workshop atmosphere.
On...
Snowman
J10147
A snowman pyrography blank perfect for Christmas.
Add a piece of twine or ribbon to hang on the Christmas tree or hang on a door handle or on the wall to add that Christmassy feel to your home.
10cm measured at widest section
Wooden Bangle
J20106
An inexpensive way of giving a thoughful gift to a special person in your life!
Decorate a bangle in all sorts of patterns or words for a personal and beautiful handmade gift. Whether it be for your partner, family member or simply a friend, it's guaranteed to be an appreciated gift.
Unfinished (no varnish), suitable for pyrography. We recommend sanding before burning for best results
Great...
Executive Fountain Pen
GEFP
Traditional style and moderate heft of the Artisan® Executive Fountain Pen Kit make this pen a favorite among executives. With 10k gold plating, premium fountain ink refill and German made medium point iridium nib for smooth writing and dependable ink flow.
Pen in image is turned using pen blank, Thuya Burr (Ref TBPB)
Please note, the image is an example of what you could create with the...
Steel Wool Grade 0000
CSW
Steel Wool Grade 0000 - Extra Fine
The finest of Steel Wool, very low crumble and virtually oil free to ensure there is no contamination of your work. Use it after sanding with abrasive sheets to give an ultra smooth surface, or to apply waxes to smooth the timber whilst applying a thin coat. Steel Wool burns very quickly and easily; keep it away from sources of combustion (i.e. sparks etc).
Always...
Mica Pigment Powder
MICA
Mica Pigment powder is a mineral silicate with a crystalline shine.
Mica powders have a variety of applications and can be regularly used in resin mixes to add colour and a luminescent shine.
Size: 20g
Horse Head Bookmark
J10127
A simple, inexpensive yet effective item for anybody who loves a good book and horses!
This horse head bookmark can be transformed into a personalised gift to be cherished forever. As well as using simple pyrography designs to create different patterns, why not personalise it by engraving the recipients name, favourite book or inspirational quote! You can truly make this your own.
Dimensions...
Butterfly Bookmark
J10129
A simple, inexpensive yet effective item for anybody who loves a good book and butterflies!
This butterfly bookmark can be transformed into a personalised gift to be cherished forever. As well as using simple pyrography designs to create different patterns, why not personalise it by engraving the recipients name, favourite book or inspirational quote! You can truly make this your own, let your imagination...
Badger Brush
BBRUSH
Shaving brushes are now becoming more and more popular than ever before.
The badger hair is the finest and most luxurious material possible for shaving brushes.
The benefits of using a badger hair shaving brush is that it helps to produce a generous and richer lather, softening and lifting the facial hairs and improving the overall shave quality.
It also helps to reduce the chance of in-grown...
Flat Top Premium Twist Pen
FTP
Project Kit
Like all of the Flat Top series, a solid and substantial pen. Smooth 1/4 turn action.
Pen in image is turned using pen blank, Red, Green & Gold Acrylic (Ref APB13)
Please note, the image is an example of what you could create with the kit.
In addition to this kit, you will need:
a pen blank
Flat top bushing set
drill
Robert Sorby Fingernail Bowl Gouge
B842F064
Fingernail Bowl Gouge (842FLH)
Now our bowl gouges are available with a fingernail grind.
Increased flexibility allows for 'pull' cuts - avoiding catching the lathe bed.
Greater cutting tip area can be used, for heavy profiling cuts and fine, delicate shearing cuts.
Easily maintained and sharpened using the Robert Sorby Sharpening System.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Blue Veneer 450 x 150
M52-042
Colour: Blue
Grain: Strong
Species: Bolivar
Size: Size: 450mm x 150mm
Thickness: 0.5mm
1/2" Keyed Chuck no arbor
DC304
A standard drill chuck with 1/32" - 1/2" capacity. This chuck uses a morse taper abor to fit it to your machine. You will need a 1MT or 2MT. You can find them on our website under reference A604 (1MT) or A610 (2MT)
Embellishing Wax 60g
HS60
Hampshire Sheen produces a range of Embellishing Waxes for use in open-grained woods and tight-grained woods with texture added to them. They are not a surface finish.
We have seven colours available: Gold, Silver, Bronze, Black, Electric Blue, Electric Green and Electric Purple.
Use them in conjunction with the Intrinsic Colour Collection for stunning results.
There’s no need to wait...
Intrinsic Wood Dye
INTRINSIC
Intrinsic Wood Dye - New Smaller 125ml Bottles
The Intrinsic Colour Collection is a set of distinctive and atmospheric wood dyes in shades designed by pro UK woodturner Martin Saban-Smith.
These shades penetrate well. Enjoy a fantastic depth of colour on your work by using multiple layers of dye. For lighter shades, thin them with water or create your own colours by mixing them.
Each colour...
Robert Sorby Slim Parting Tool
B830S08
Slim Parting Tool (830SH)
The slim blade allows for a very fine parted section to be achieved.
This is especially useful when grain math after parting is required e.g. parting a lid for its box.
The blade is 1 1/4" deep giving strength to such a thin section which eliminates flex and vibration.
For a solid interface with the handle, the blade is seated and riveted a full 4" into...
Workshop Pencil Coloured Leads - Pack of 3
WSPL3C
Pack of 3 coloured lead for the Workshop Pencil kit
Microcrystalline Wax
CMW225
Microcrystalline wax knits down to form a very dense coating which makes it very hard wearing and highly water repellent, ideal for solutions needing a tough coating that might get wet.These waxes also have a higher melting point than traditional waxes.
Coloured Egg Cup
EGGCUP
Paint your own egg cup!
Stained egg cups, suitable for painting and embellishing. A fun and creative activity to do with the family!
Decorate and gift for any occasion; Birthdays, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day etc.
Available in two colours
Red
Yellow
Size: 42mm opening (height 50mm). Depth of 30mm, providing adequate room for most eggs.
Would not recommend burning...
Bell
BELL
Perfect for Christmas or Weddings! Add a piece of twine or ribbon to make a personalised keepsake or decoration.
Available in two sizes:
10cm (poplar ply)
20cm (birch ply)
Trimmer Shaft
TRIMMER
Barrel shaft sizes are available from the 7mm pens up to the Gentleman's range.
4 Legged Stool with Screw in Legs
J20122
A beech wooden 10" 4 legged stool. Perfect to decorate and personalise or to leave as is.
Comes with screw in legs for easy transportation and storage.
Handmade stool is supplied plain, the image gives you an idea of what can be done when using a pyrography machine.
Evolution 9 Mandrel System
MS0
New exclusively from Turners Retreat is the revolutionary Evolution9 Advanced Mandrel System, a unique design that offers the woodturner much more flexibility, versatility and accuracy when turning pens, pencils and other mandrel driven projects on the lathe.
The Evolution 9 Advanced Mandrel System is entirely British in design and manufacture.
One of the most tiresome aspects of turning pens and...
Colour Grain - Desert Rust
CGPB5
These striking wood blanks are made from resin impregnated dye and laminated coloured hardwood veneers. Your completed project will have a brilliant finish, strong grain and a very unique appearance.
Colour and pattern may vary slightly from the pictured blank, due to the manufacturing process.
Approximate measurements 3/4" x 3/4" x 5"
Pen Blank - California Big Valley
APB51
Approximate measurements 3/4' x 3/4' x 5'Colour and pattern may vary slightly from the pictured blank, due to the manufacturing process.
Robert Sorby Six Piece Turning Tool Set
A67HS6T
Six Piece Turning Tool Set (A67HS6T)
This is Robert Sorby’s flagship set and our most popular tool combination. Suitable for anyone into turning, from beginners through to professionals. We strongly believe that anyone starting out turning should buy the best tools they can afford. This set comprises six of Robert Sorby’s core range. These are the standard by which the best of the rest...