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Preparing Laser Cut Blanks: • Preparing Laser Cut Bl...
Rick Cobb
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Preparing Acrylic Blanks for Turning: • Preparing Acrylic Blan...
Preparing Wood Blanks for Turning: • Preparing Wood Blanks ...
Below are links to the tools I used in this video, or similar tools that will perform the same job. “As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.”
Rikon 10” Bandsaw - amzn.to/3eOULP8 (Craftsman not available)
Blank Cutting Jig - www.turnerswarehouse.com/?ref... (Search for Blank Cutting Jig.)
Blank Centering Jig - amzn.to/2S4fC7r
Machinist Square - amzn.to/3gM6BQb
Deburring Tool - amzn.to/3UlMJ45
Drill Press - amzn.to/3cUrwJl
Drill Vise - amzn.to/34Yv4aC
Pen Tube Insertion Tool - amzn.to/3bLeGfW Play Doh - amzn.to/2xTUw4V
Epoxy - amzn.to/2VOaTYI
Craft Sticks - amzn.to/2KrrHQ5
Barrel Trimmer - amzn.to/36nUQpb
9” Delta Disk Sander - amzn.to/2yINGiA (Craftsman was not available)
9” x 150 grit replacement sandpaper disks - amzn.to/2Y1U0fO
Abrasive Disk Cleaner - amzn.to/3D3HtLX
Rafter Square - amzn.to/2Xo4bcy
2” C-Clamp - amzn.to/3aBstoj
Sanding Jig - www.turnerswarehouse.com/?ref... (Search for Sanding Jig)
Jewelers File - amzn.to/3bRN5Jp
3/8” Bottle Brushes - amzn.to/3eNOhjJ
#2 MT 60 Degree Drive Center - amzn.to/2TmpUzB
#160 MT Degree Live Center - amzn.to/38U6Sqs
#2 MT 60 Degree Live Center - amzn.to/36F27Qg
#1 Mandrel Saver - amzn.to/2Tu6LfZ
#2 Mandrel Saver - amzn.to/2XiEdYb
¾” Roughing Gouge - amzn.to/2uGkpDM
¾” Skew - amzn.to/35ozkSV
1/8” Parting Tool - amzn.to/37H3W09
Detail Gouge - amzn.to/37Gmz4o
#1 MT Jacobs Chuck - amzn.to/38oxhfL
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Collet Chuck Set - amzn.to/37e6gf0
Collet for 3/4” Stock (Not Included in set with chuck) - amzn.to/2RAikAv
26 piece set of E-32 Spring Collets - amzn.to/39GYI5K
Nova Chuck - amzn.to/2W3v1YG
Nova Mini Jaw Set - amzn.to/2vVzNN8
Bits Taps & Dies Starter Bits - amzn.to/36blqjN
27/64” Drill Bit - amzn.to/2VxDBOX
Drill Bit Set - amzn.to/3apKt6d
M10 x 1 Die - amzn.to/33cd7EG
M10 x 1 Tap - amzn.to/33670S6
M13 x .8 Die - M13 x .8 Tap - Tap & Die Set - amzn.to/38oxFLf
#1 MT - Tap & Die Tool Holder - amzn.to/3awtFtY
#2 MT Tap & Die Tool Holder - amzn.to/2NJu4zK
Sharpening: Rikon Slow Speed Grinder - amzn.to/2TIq2LR
200 Grit CBN Wheel - www.woodturnerswonders.com (Call For Proper Fit: [phone])
Wolverine Sharpening System - amzn.to/2xMPZBp
Dust Collection: Dust Deputy - amzn.to/3cdxOUF
Craftsman 16 Gallon Shop Vac - amzn.to/2T6Nz8w
Turning Sandpaper - amzn.to/2RziHLP
100 Grit Sandpaper - amzn.to/2zm5twl
Zona Paper - www.turnerswarehouse.com/?ref... (Search for Zona)
Non-Stick Bushings - amzn.to/392M5l4
Penn State Thin C/A Glue PKCAFIN www.pennstateind.com
Starbond Aerosol Activator - amzn.to/3832Fjr
Starbond Medium C/A Glue - amzn.to/2T5zMif
Micro Mesh Pads - amzn.to/2GFigKU
Renaissance Wax - amzn.to/2I3Zb5O
Buffing Wheels - amzn.to/2teAz6D
Milescraft Pen Press - amzn.to/32zjn8Z
0000 Steel Wool - amzn.to/30Mr9M0
½” Aluminum Rod - amzn.to/3at0Ej1
1/2” HDPE Rod - amzn.to/30EyTiU
Mineral Oil - amzn.to/2v7NQ1A
Brushes for Mineral Oil - amzn.to/2TCREl0
Digital Calipers - amzn.to/2NLuJ3t
HSS Cutting Steel - amzn.to/2RBM8Nm
HSS Parting Blade - amzn.to/3auoIC8
Punch Tool - amzn.to/2XXClpD
Metal Marking Tool - amzn.to/37o7Gnr
#1 MT Taper Mate Morse Taper Cleaner - www.woodturnerscatalog.com
#2 MT Taper Mate Morse Taper Cleaner - www.woodturnerscatalog.com
7/16” Wrench - amzn.to/3ePikr6
Acetone - amzn.to/2yovew5
Nitrile Gloves - amzn.to/2TIpNjV
Parker Ink Refill (Black) - amzn.to/2REsVux
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[@sandysmeltzer2975]

Beautiful pen. Thank you for always presenting a well structured video with clarity and good explanations. It's been a while since you did one with all the steps shown. Perhaps you might consider doing that again for new viewers or maybe refer to some earlier videos where you have done that. Blessings, Glen

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Glen.
There are so many steps that it takes a ton of time to show everything and people are leaving my already shortened videos within the first couple of Minutes. I’m afraid they wouldn’t watch a longer form video.
There are two videos in the description of every video that show the preparation steps. Maybe I can do a live sometime and make a pen from scratch.
Regards,
Bob

[@georgewilmore7599]

Another great looking pen blank keep pulling them out of your hat. Always like seeing what you turn next.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you George.
Regards,
Bob

[@pcc4233]

Sooo cool! Oh can't wait to see you at the Sept 23rd show!! Leaving in the morning Tom and Pam ( Can't wait!! )

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I’ll see you there. 😀

[@paulwaldrop]

Another really nice pen. Great job Bob.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Paul.
Regards,
Bob

[@CrossCutCreations]

So many awesome laser cut patterns. That's another fun pen.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Robert.
Regards,
Bob

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Stunning Bob.
Take care.
Cheers, Huw

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Huw.
Regards,
Bob

[@scottking4499]

It is literally like watching glue dry.😂😂😂

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Yep. It is. 😀

[@kwstasantwniou243]

Beautiful results as always Bob ! Thanks for sharing. Many regards !

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Kwstas.

[@markduggan3451]

Stunning looking pen.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Mark.

[@davenewkirk1642]

Great looking pen. Informative video

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Dave.

[@davidzindman]

I enjoyed watching this video including watching glue dry I do it making my own stuff

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you David.
Regards,
Bob

[@adamcox6291]

Hello Bob. Very nice work as usual Always enjoy the tips you provide. The use of CA in various applications is constantly changing. I like how you noted flooding the laser cuts to bond them together. But then, I noticed that the CA did not fully get down where you wanted as you used the skew. So, flooding again and letting it cure naturally compared to utilizing the activator is a good choice. Also gives you pause to sharpen the skew. With that, I noticed you have moved away recently from using sandpaper on your finger/blank to using a drill and a pad. Do you have any reason for that?

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Hello Adam,
I sure do. Pure speed of sanding. I can run through 6 grits in less time than I could sand with two using my hand.
I can also shape the blanks and the centrifugal sanding leaves almost no scratches so there’s no sanding with the grain to remove the deep scratches.
This is very aggressive to use a drill with a sanding pad so practice on some scrap wood before trying it on a good blank.
I am really enjoying turning more with reducing the sanding time. Now if I could find a way to reduce the time spent with the micro mesh. 😁

[@LennyPiazza-kh7dr]

Hi Bob I just purchased this blank and am looking forward to turning it. I have to purchase a new skew and was wondering which one you would recommend and where to buy it. Please advise.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

You’re gonna love that blank, it’s awesome once turned.
Here is a link to the skew I use:
¾” Skew - amzn.to/35ozkSV
It’s by Robert Sorby and value priced.
There are many great skews out there, check out Carter and Son for my favorite. I have their 1” but it’s a little to large for pen turning. I’ll eventually buy their 3/4”.
Regards,
Bob