Friction Polish
CFP
Produces a high gloss finish.It has a high concentration of shellac which gives a high build and a superior finish.
Agglomerated Bottle Stopper Corks
BSC2
Pre-drilled to accept a 10mm dowel, these corks allow bottle stoppers to be turned quickly and easily.
By using 10mm dowel, material waste is minimised.
7mm Double Bead Chrome Twist Pen
C7PD
Project Kit
The 7mm pen kits and by far the most popular and simplest to create.
This makes them very popular not only with beginners who are finding their feet, but also with more experienced penmakers who will choose simple designs so that they can product a good quality writing instrument in a short space of time, making them ideal for events such as craft fairs.
Please note, the image...
7mm Slimline Stylus Pen
7SSC
Project Kit
Our 7mm Slimline Stylus is one of the most simple and versatile of our products. The omnidirectional inductive tip adapts to any writing style. The stylus keeps your touch-screen free of fingerprints and smudges as it gives increased control over any touch-screen operation.
It's perfect for sketching, drawing, gaming and photography apps, or any use where you need finer control...
Over & Under Shotgun Pen Kit
OUSG
Project Kit
Inspired by the popular Over and Under combination rifle/shotgun, this Rollerball pen will make the perfect gift for any hunter, sportsman, trap; skeet shooter or gun enthusiast. This style shotgun is a favourite for hunting a wide variety of game, from deer to game birds. The shooter can choose the barrel appropriate for the target. All facets of this pen are big and impressive reproductions...
Colour Grain - Oasis
CGPB1
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"
Napkin Ring
J60018
Make a personalised napkin ring for that one off gift. Great idea for wedding favours, Christmas table settings and other special occasions.
Plain wooden napkin ring.
Unfinished, light wood; suitable for pyrography and paint. For best results, always sand before burning.
Decorate and personalise to make it your own.
Sold individually.
Size: 4cm high, 4cm diameter
Premium Wine Glass
WG
Your favourite drink will taste even better in a beautiful handcrafted glass.The premium glassware features a straight stem for easy fitting and proper alignment when gluing.Whether you make one or an entire set, glasses are a great project that's easy to make and will be enjoyed for years.Please note, the image is an example of what can be created. Glass supplied, timber not included.
Pen Blank - Spalted Beech
SBPB
Approximate measurements 5/8" x 5/8" x 5"
Colour and grain pattern may vary from pictured sample, due to this being a natural product.
Glacia Ballpoint Pen Kit
GBPC
Project Kit
Introducing the Glacia Ballpoint.
The Glacia's elegant, streamlined design is convenient and easy to write with. It has a simple, eye-catching design that will enhance its beauty. The Glacia uses a Parker style ballpoint refill or a gel refill and uses a premium twist mechanism.
Please note, the image is an example of what you could create with the kit.
In addition to this...
Large 42mm Egg Ring
LER
For creating hollow wooden eggs or boxes.
Simple two section construction. Bond both rings onto small recesses formed in the workpieces and then screw together.
Remember to dry fit and line up the grain if using figured exotic wood.
Outer diameter is 42mm
A4 Rectangle
J10186
Like an A4 piece of paper but made out of wood!
The perfect blank to start practising the art of pyrography. Sand with abranet sheets before burning for best results.
Thick Cyanoacrylate
CA3
When you want to bond two surfaces together quickly and efficiently there’s nothing much that beats a cyanoacrylate superglue.
This is the thick glue, useful for gap filling where you want to seal a crack in your timber, mixed with sawdust if you want. Slower drying, up to 60 seconds when applied thickly.
A full cure – and maximum strength – requires 24 hours. Low temperatures...
6" Forstner Extension Bit
RR800E
Drill deeper bore holes by up to 6" with this forstner extension bar.
Works with any boring tool that has a 3/8" shank.
Brown Ivory
BIV
The wood is red brown which is faintly pink tinged, occasionally with a blackish streak. The texture is medium to fine and even. It is a hard timber with an attractive grain but turns well and produces a good finish. It sandpapers well and takes varnishes and oils well. Tool must be kept sharp. Please note, the image is an example of what you could create with Brown Ivory wood. Also used for furniture.
Starbright Plastic Polish
SBPP
Turners Retreat Starbright Plastic Polish.
This carefully formulated pen polish will give you an amazing gloss finish on all your plastics and acrylics. The polish is designed not to dry or congeal in use ensuring that you do not encounter smearing as can be the case with other polishes.
A handy size 200ml bottle and just a thumbnail size of polish per pen provides the ability to finish 100s...
GlassCast 10 Casting Resin
G10
GlassCast 10 is suitable for Smaller Castings up to 10mm thick, such as jewellery.
GlassCast 10 is a water-clear, UV resistant clear casting resin developed for smaller or thinner castings such as jewellery, 3D resin-art, gaps/knots/wood inlays and more. It can be used to make parts up to around 10mm thick in a single pour.
Because GlassCast 10 has been developed as a casting resin and not a...
Ebonising Lacquer Spray
CEL
A quick drying pigment acrylic lacquer designed to coat most timbers to mimic the classic look of ebony in an easy to use aerosol to ensure a smoothly finish.
Pen Blank - Kingwood
KPB
Approximate measurements 5/8' x 5/8' x 125mmColour and grain pattern may vary from pictured sample, due to this being a natural product.
Mixed Set of Knife Points (Pack of 3)
PYROCSKNIFEMIX
New to the Peter Child range of pyrography accessories; a mixed set of Knife Points.
Micro Mesh Pen Finishing Kit
MMPK
Designed specifically with pen turners in mind.
This finishing kit consists of nine different, colour coded, foam backed sanding pads measuring 2" x 2".
Grits range from 1500 through to 12000.
Highly recommended for natural woods.
Hampshire Sheen Gloss Finishing Wax
HSHG130
The Hampshire Sheen Gloss Finishing Wax is a carefully designed combination of carnauba and microcrystalline waxes suspended in a low odour solvent to enable you to build up a super-tough glossy finish to turned work that is also fingerprint-resistant and Food & Toy Safe when cured.
It has a stiff texture and may appear’ crumbly’ in the tin at times (particularly in cold weather)....
Crank Top - Salt Mill Project Kit
CTSM
Crank Top Salt Mill Project Kit
Create your own perfectly sized Crank Top Salt Mill for tabletop use to deliver freshly ground salt from a light dusting to coarse grind.
Crank Top Mills are also ideal for grinding spices for added flavour and aroma.
3" shaft Low profile for table use
Easy to adjust from fine to coarse
Non-corrosive ceramic mechanism
Fully adjustable grind
Forstner...
Suede-Tex Adhesive 8oz
STA8
The new and exciting project enhancing product.When applied it gives the appearance and feel of felt with innumerable applications for the woodworker.It is easy and fun to use.Firstly you apply the colour matched adhesive to your work piece.Then using the Mini Flocker applicator, apply the Suede Tex fibre ensuring full coverage of the desired surface and finally shake off the fibre that is not used...
Bottle Opener
BOTOP
This bottle opener makes an attractive gift and the handle is simple to turn between centres.
Please note, the timber is not included. The image is an example of what you could create with the kit.
NOVA Chuck Insert
NOVAI
NOVA uses an easy and inexpensive insert/adaptor system on all its NOVA insert chucks (apart from chucks that are directly threaded). The insert has different lathe spindle thread sizes internally and simply screws into the back of your NOVA chucks. Once the insert is in place, you can then put your chuck onto your lathe.
Cellulose Thinners
CCT
High quality pure thinners for cellulose based products and Spirit Stain.
This pure cellulose solvent is a high quality dilutant for Chesnut Products cellulose based products, such as Cellulose Sanding Sealer and Melamine Lacquer. Thinning these products can help to make them easier to apply, especially over larger areas as it helps them flow out.
Cellulose Thinners is also useful for cleaning...
Sawtooth Forstner Bit
STC
Long series plain and saw tooth Forstner BitsSaw tooth pattern is particularly suited for cutting end grain.
All sizes are a minimum of 150mm / 6' long.
Each bit is re-sharpenable and has a 3/8" shank
Bookmark (Pack of 5)
BM
Available in Gold Plated or Chrome.
These simple bookmarks can be an excellent gift or craft fair idea when a piece of figured wood is turned and glued into the 3/4' diameter recess.
Xylia
XYL
The heartwood is dark red with darker purple brown streaks and lighter curly parenchyma bands.It is extremely durable and being a busy timber it makes for interesting turning options.Tools need to be sharp and it sands to a fine finish, takes varnish and glues well.Used for turning and carving.
Leadwood
LEAD
The heartwood is dark brown in colour with blackish streaks. The timber is hard, heavy and durable. It sandpapers well and takes varnishes and oils well to come up with a high lustrous finish. It needs sharp tools. It is difficult to use for furniture but is well suited to turning and carving and has even been used for machine bearing. The wood is so hard that Africans made blades for their hoes before...
Pen Blank - Union Swirl
APB54
Approximate measurements 3/4" x 3/4" x 5"
Colour and pattern may vary slightly from the pictured blank, due to the manufacturing process.
Acrylic Sanding Sealer
CASS
This water based sanding sealer gets the job done without the smell associated with solvent based sealers and also with no flammability issues – ideal for asthma sufferers and anyone with an aversion to solvent based finishes.
Applied by cloth, foam brush or spray, the sealer dries in about 5 minutes and can be overcoated with most compatible finishes after about 20 minutes. Please note that...
GlassCast 50 Clear Casting Resin
G50
GlassCast 50 is suitable for Thick Castings up to 50mm thick.
GlassCast 50 is a water-clear, UV resistant epoxy casting resin developed specifically to meet the demands of thick section casting - especially in contact with wood - making it the ultimate 'river table' epoxy.
Its slow-curing formulation allows it to be poured in depths of up to 50mm (25mm into wood) per layer without overheating.
Recommended...
Pewter Lid - Ornate
PL38
Pewter lid with an ornate design.
Perforated pewter potpourri lid for your woodturned bowl
Designed to fit an 80mm diameter aperture
Food Safe Finish
FSAFE
If you are producing wooden items that will be in contact with foodstuffs this is the finish for you.
A clear, food grade finish it is ideal for fruit and salad bowls, cheese and chopping boards and other wooden vessels. It dries to a satin finish with a high degree of water resistance which will withstand wiping with a damp cloth.
Up to three coats are recommended. If the oil sits on the surface...
Pen Blank - Xylia
XPB
The heartwood is dark red with darker purple brown streaks and lighter curly parenchyma bands.It is extremely durable and being a busy timber it makes for interesting turning options.Tools need to be sharp and it sands to a fine finish, takes varnish and glues well.Used for turning and carving.Approximate measurements 5/8' x 5/8' x 5'Colour and grain pattern may vary from pictured sample, due to this...
Basswood Country Plank
BPLANK
Walnut Hollow Basswood Country Plank. This unique bark edge surface is ideal for pyrography, hot stamping, and wood carving. Kiln dried and naturally untreated.
Due to the nature of the product, the height, shape and grain of individual planks will vary. Size is approximately 9" to 11" wide and 13" long.
Made in America.
Seam Ripper Kit
SEAM
Project Kit
Featuring the new Deluxe Japanese seam ripper blades, sharper, more durable and most functional blades yet. We've loaded this easy 8mm project with great features and utility. The kit includes sharp, durable manganese steel. Includes 2 reversible blades in large and small sizes. The blades are also removable and reversible for protection and storage.
Please note, the image is...
Pen Blank - African Blackwood
ABPB
Approximate measurements 5/8" x 5/8" x 5"
Colour and grain pattern may vary from pictured sample, due to this being a natural product.
African Blackwood Bells
AFBB
African Blackwood is very strong and tough in all categories, but is not normally used for steam bending due to its weight and density. It has a severe blunting effect in tools, Tungsten-carbide-tipped tools are required for conversion. It can be difficult to work but turns well. Pre-boring is necessary for nailing and screwing, and screw threads can be tapped into it almost as well as in metal. It...
Signature Letter Opener
ALO24K
Whether you're a production turner or a hobbyist, you will appreciate the quality and economical price of the Signature letter opener. The 3 3/8' blade and 2 1/4' handle makes this a well balanced, easy to use letter opener. Requires a 7mm drill bit. Please note, the image is an example of what you could create with the kit. In addition to this kit you will need to buy a blank, the corresponding...
Pen Blank - Panga Panga
PPPB
Panga Panga is extraordinary in its rarity as it is only found, in commercially viable quantities, in Mozambique.
Its dark colours, with rich parenchyma bands brings a touch of exotic to finished pieces.
The heartwood is extremely durable.
It sandpapers well and takes varnish and oils well.
It is used in furniture, turning, parquet flooring and carving.
Approximate measurements 5/8" x 5/8"...