The Stacked Leather Pen || Pen Turning DIY

I've made quite a few pens in my day. None have been this soft or had quite the look of this one. It's quite possibly my new favorite pen that I've made.
I know very little about leather, or working with leather (as you may notice if you watch my previous video on making a leather wallet). I'm told this is chrome tanned leather, and has different properties than veg tan leather. I don't really know what those differences would be, so if you try this, be prepared for some adjustments. Using epoxy was my first instinct, but if I'd have thought about it at all, CA glue would have been the better choice, to cut down on the mess and the waiting for the epoxy to cure, and it didn't seem to adhere to the finished surface of the leather that well.
You can buy this pen, or one very similar:
bearmaked.com/...
Support me on Patreon to see more behind the scenes & early video releases:
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Stuff I used (affiliate links):
Rotary Cutter: amzn.to/3bkou0v
TotalBoat Epoxy: www.totalboat.c...
Slimline Pen Kit: amzn.to/3avNoK3
Nova Comet Lathe: amzn.to/2vYBERf
Carbide Turning Tools: amzn.to/33VphSt
Pen Turning Mandrel: amzn.to/39spkqb
Howard's Leather Salve: amzn.to/2xMPiYP
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[@MorleyKert]

So awesome, looks like they'd be super ergonomic!

[@BearMaked]

They do feel pretty nice.

[@TurningsbyTurner]

Well done. Very unique! 👍

[@BearMaked]

Thank you!

[@AndyCPugh]

I've watched a lot of pen videos and I think that's the first stacked leather one. Cool.

[@BearMaked]

Thank you Andy! I've not seen one either, that's why I made sure not to skip making a video on this one 🙂

[@1987amberlynn]

Awesome project! I'm inspired!

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

Absolutely love this project! Such an incredible idea and execution! Just so good man!

[@BearMaked]

Thanks buddy! I never thought I'd be so proud of a pen 😅

[@TwistedTwineWoodworking]

Great project and fun video 👍🏼👍🏼

[@BearMaked]

Thanks Christy!

[@Mychannel-fw5mb]

Reminds me of the handle of a USMC ka bar LOVE IT

[@MakerCuisine]

Awesome video, I bet those pens feel really great in the hand, cool workaround with the clamps to drill the hole 👍

[@BearMaked]

Thanks Jacob. They do feel nice to hold on to! And yeah, had to get creative to make that hole 😁

[@firstduewoodworks9293]

Very cool idea and it turned out great!

[@BearMaked]

Thanks! 😁

[@TwistedTwineWoodworking]

Watched again....totally dig it!

[@BearMaked]

Good! Hopefully it proves helpful 👍

[@PokeJox]

Great idea I for sure want one.

[@BearMaked]

Thanks! The brown and grey ones are still up for sale on my website ;) Or, if you have the tools, make one for yourself :)

[@TheGrantAlexander]

Very cool, can you feel the different layers when you hold the pen?

[@BearMaked]

Yes you can. It's subtle, but I very much enjoy the feel of it.

[@TheGrantAlexander]

@@BearMaked nice, that sounds like a nice pen 🙌

[@shopcatt643]

Well Done Sir!

[@BearMaked]

Thanks Gavin! If it weren't for you and Ethan, I don't think this project would have happened 🙂

[@JohnKuiphoff]

What a cool idea! If you're selling them, I'd love to buy one.

[@BearMaked]

Thanks John! I actually do have all three of them up on my site for sale. bearmaked.com/product-category/pens/?orderby=date

[@JohnKuiphoff]

@@BearMaked sweet! purchased!

[@JustMightDIY]

This is awesome! Is this the same as the pen we received from the giveaway? If so, it feels GREAT in the hand.

[@BearMaked]

Yes it is! 😁

[@jenkins1979]

Where do you get the metal pen tips etc to complete the pen