A question I’m often asked is where do I buy my pen kits. And I’m always on the lookout for suppliers I don’t know about. In response to both those needs, I decided to build a list of pen kit suppliers. Wow – this has been a wonderful education and exercise for me. I didn’t…
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Revolver Pen Kit
Would you like a pen that’s reminiscent of the Wild West Era? In this post, I will give you a quick overview and introduction to the Revolver Pen Kit. At the end of the post, I’ll provide some close-up shots of the pen. The revolver pen is a fun and easy pen to make. You…
37 Training Resources for Pen Turners
When it comes to learning any new hobby, I love to take advantage of all available resources. And that especially applies to my pen turning hobby. For this post, I’m sharing 37 training resources for pen turners. Help and training are not far away. In fact, it’s right at your fingertips or perhaps just…
Handmade Pens: Gifts for Graduates
Both of these pens strike me as perfect gifts for graduates. What a great way to reward a graduate with something classy and unique. I made both of these pens on my Jet Mini Lathe. The woods were turned and then finished with a friction polish. The pen to the left is made from…
A Checklist for Pen Turners
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…