I have thoroughly enjoyed using deer antler for many of my pens. I don’t actively sell my pens, but I do when people request them. And antler pens have been a number one seller. They’re particularly popular with hunters and nature enthusiasts. In this article, I will share a few practical tips for making deer…
Category: Pen Turning
30 Caliber Bolt Action Pens
I absolutely love these bolt action pens. The bolt-action mechanism is an ingenious design which smoothly extends and retracts the ink refill. Just look at the detail in the rifle clips. The pen tip resembles a bullet, attached to a 30 caliber cartridge. These make great gifts for hunters and shooting enthusiasts.
How to Make an American Patriot Bolt-Action Pen
Make an American Patriot Bolt-Action Pen I love the men and women who serve this great country, and I love the American Patriot pens that commemorate our patriots’ sacrifice and service. I recently gave away a couple of these beautiful pens and received a huge response–over 800 entries. In this tutorial I will show…
The Osage Orange Archery Pen
A while back I came across some instructions for using an aluminum arrow and the Slimline pen kit to create a rather unique pen. You can download instructions for making this pen here. Thanks to Don Ward for sharing these instructions.
How to Make a Slimline Pen
Pen making has brought an added level of joy and excitement to my life. There’s nothing more satisfying to write with one of my handcrafted pens, and being able to tell folks, “I made this.” For those who want to start the pen-making hobby, I have written this detailed tutorial on how to make a…