Woodworking and DIY Tips and Tutorials
I love these bullet pens from Penn State Industries. These are fresh off my wood lathe and will probably end up in someone’s stocking for Christmas. I decided to call these safari pens because both woods are from Africa. The one on the left is Zebra wood and has a bolt-action mechanism. The one…
For those who work with wood,The Real Wood Bibleby Nick Gibbs would make a valuable addition to your library. Whether you sell your crafts or offer them as gifts, the story behind the wood makes a huge difference. People generally love a great story and love to discover more information behind the craft. Recently I…
If you are interested in learning about pen making, I highly recommend a couple of great pen turning books. I snapped a picture of these books out on my back patio. I did that on purpose because I want you to see that I really own these books. I didn’t just copy and paste a…
I recently had the pleasure of making the pen pictured above. It’s called the Faith Pen and you can get the kit from Penn State Pens. Note the cross artwork on the cap end. On the center band, are stamped the words: Faith, Hope, Love. The metal parts are finished with antique brass. I…
Here is your opportunity to win one of my handmade American Patriot Pens. These pens were turned on my lathe and assembled in my shop. Each one is a $40 value. Winner will get to choose one of the three pens pictured above. To enter, just follow the instructions below. Please read the contest terms…
