Turned pens

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I've been turning my own wood pens on the lathe out of burled, spalted and exotic woods. This pic is an example of 4 that I made with different hardware and type of woods. So far I have not stained them but just sealed with a clear sealer. Do you think if you were to want one, would you prefer it stained darker or stained a colour like green, red, etc? I'm new to making them so not quite sure what the market or demand is. All feedback appreciated! Jacqui www.portaverdestudio.com www.…

Make Your Own Pen Press: I started turning pens and found it very enjoyable. One part of the pen making process I found difficult, was pressing the parts together with a clamp. I was still able to get the job done but it was slow and awkward to use a clamp. I realized tha…

Turned Writing Pens Woodworking Plan "The Write Stuff"All you need to master pen turning! Lathe projects don't have to be complicated, and neither does gift giving. Learn to turn pens, and you'll discover both a pleasant new pastime and a great way to make personalized gifts for birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions. Featured in WOOD Issue 148, May 2003

Turning a beautiful writing implement is as easy as 1-2-3. In this day of text-messaging and emails, one might assume that handwritten notes are a thing of the past, yet custom pens are more popular than ever, and they’re super easy to make. With a lathe, a few scraps of wood, and a pen kit, any woodworker possessing b

Get a quick introduction to modified slimline pens. I will show you some creative ideas for making these awesome pens. See some examples that will inspire.

I've tried every type of pen finish out there and still never found one that I was completely sold on, at least not until now. I was reading some old...

Turning pens on your lathe is a lot of fun. Pens make great gifts, and can also bring cash into your shop. Check out this pen how-to to get started.

"Ideal chisel kit for turning pens pepper mills spindles bowls and lots more woodturning projects of all sizes Each chisel measures 16-1/4\" in length with a 6-1/4\" M2 High Speed Steel blade and a 10\" hardwood turned handles Set includes (8) chisels 3/16\" Parting Tool 5/8\" Spear Scraper 1\" Skew Chisel 5/8\" Skew Chisel 5/8\" Round Nose Scraper 1/2\" Bowl Gouge 3/4\" Spindle Gouge 7/8\" Roughing Gouge Includes wooden case for storage and carrying"

Tiger Tail Pen + New Bonus: I like turning pens on a lathe and thought - hmm wonder what laminating plywood layers to create a pen blank would look like. To my surprise, the pen turned (no-pun intended) out great with nice chatoyancy from the polished birch plywood layers. Su…