Have you ever lost sight of the forest due to the many trees? Sometimes it’s good to just zoom out a bit, using a simple checklist to see what you need to get something accomplished. For this post, I’m providing a streamline list of essential things you need to turn pens. A Checklist for…
Category: Pen Turning
Gifts For Men
I recently turned a discarded block of wood into the pen pictured above. It’s called the Gearshift Pen. My son has been working the last few years on a project car, his 78 Chevy Camaro. It’s a sweet car, and this is a sweet PEN! This pen, along with others I will show you,…
The Lever Action Pen
I could hardly contain my excitement this morning. I spent the morning finishing up my second wood bowl. And—I made my first lever action pen. This will be a big hit with hunters and gun enthusiasts. The pen works much like a click pen. But with this pen you pull the lever down (like…
Gifts for Engineers
Do you have an engineer in your life and need to find him or her a gift? I enjoy making handmade pens, and one line of pens I make are circuit board pens. Not only are these great gifts for engineers, but they also fit the bill for techies or a computer whiz. You…
Gifts for Civil War Buffs
These pens are a favorite of mine. But that’s probably because I love the history of the Civil War. Like many, I’ve discovered family ties with the war. The individual in the picture above is my g-g-grandfather who was a private and served on Ferrell’s Battery, Ga light artillery for the Confederacy. These pens make…