Welcome to pen crafting! I, too, started with the Slimline kits. They are inexpensive and allow us to hone our skills before attempting more expensive pens. I love to make pen blanks out of logs and branches straight off the trees. In doing so I have discovered some unique grain patterns, and the pens tell a great story. One of my favorite woods is toyon, which is native to California. It has a very light color with a swirling darker set of bands, especially when turned as candle holders or bottle stoppers or goblets. Have fun exploring this new to you aspect of woodworking. Blessings, Glen PS: I you can give me a means of contacting you directly, I would love to send you a few toyon blanks. That would be totally unique back there on the east coast.
They look great. Really enjoying the new content. Always remember "Adapt and Over Come" it gets me thru a lot of those " I don't think I can do this" moments.
I sent you an email a few days ago and I was wondering if you received it. I am mailing you a small box of pen blanks for your pen turning enjoyment. Most of the blanks come from wood harvested directly off the trees. By the way, Penn State has a pirate themed pen kit you might like for yourself. Have a great day, Glen
Really good. Thanks for sharing with us 😊
Thanks for watching!
Welcome to pen crafting! I, too, started with the Slimline kits. They are inexpensive and allow us to hone our skills before attempting more expensive pens. I love to make pen blanks out of logs and branches straight off the trees. In doing so I have discovered some unique grain patterns, and the pens tell a great story. One of my favorite woods is toyon, which is native to California. It has a very light color with a swirling darker set of bands, especially when turned as candle holders or bottle stoppers or goblets. Have fun exploring this new to you aspect of woodworking. Blessings, Glen PS: I you can give me a means of contacting you directly, I would love to send you a few toyon blanks. That would be totally unique back there on the east coast.
Very nice! All of my contact info is in the video description. Would love to see some of your pens!
I never had a clue how people turned and made pens. Now I have a general idea, thanks for that.
Thanks Pat, you should get a bench lathe and give it a go! It's always fun to step away from the scroll saw for a project or 2
Thumbs up for the table saw
Now is the time to make something for Johnny depp! Like something that says stay strong? Might get a lot of views too. Lol.
Thank You!
Very nice.
Thank You!
Very nice way to use scraps. Pens look great. Maybe make a jig to hold blanks when drilling
Thank You!
You are very talented! I always enjoy watching you create.Take care!
Thanks so much 😊
Thank you.
You're welcome!
They look great. Really enjoying the new content. Always remember "Adapt and Over Come" it gets me thru a lot of those " I don't think I can do this" moments.
Thanks for the kind words!
Awesome job, great tools for pen making. Thank you for sharing. Everyone stay safe, warm, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia
Looks great Tyler! Keep it up bud.
Thanks! Will do!
What size of pen mandrel did you use for that lathe?
P.S. I'm left-handed, too. Great video! Thanks for posting.
It's an MT1 mandrel I got at Woodcraft
I sent you an email a few days ago and I was wondering if you received it. I am mailing you a small box of pen blanks for your pen turning enjoyment. Most of the blanks come from wood harvested directly off the trees. By the way, Penn State has a pirate themed pen kit you might like for yourself. Have a great day, Glen
Got it and the pen blanks! Thank you so much!
Not keen on the "speed of light " turning, can't follow the process
In actuality it takes around 5 to 7 minutes for me to do all the turning, sanding, and finishing. Hope this helps