Pen Turning
I just started pen turning in 2015. Below are some details on how I make my slim line pens. I’m totally new at this and learning as I go. I joined several Facebook pen turning sites as well as watch many YouTube videos on the topic.
I have created a few YouTube videos. They can be found at my YouTube channel “Quarter Inch Off”
Click to see my shop introduction video for turning.
Making a lathe stand, I found the design on IAP’s website. — old video
Updated video of the lathe stand can be found here: https://youtu.be/TjSkrAj73RI
I did a dust collection upgrade as well: http://youtu.be/FjmYgbGQIL4
Random Shop Stuff
- Camera Adjustments – http://youtu.be/FrlO9UZARuY
Slim Line Pen Turning Series
- Step 1 – Marking the pen blanks – http://youtu.be/h3UALrQPx4o
- Step 2 – Cutting the pen blanks – http://youtu.be/KL69O2HCpZA
- Step 2a – Discussion My pen cutting method – http://youtu.be/1QezNOg5uQI
- Step 3 – Drilling the Blanks – http://youtu.be/tVnss87DD64
- Step 4 – Glue Up – http://youtu.be/dQJOZ6OiARs
- Step 5 – Trimming the blanks – http://youtu.be/ANEcqMPIziY
- Step 6 – Pen Design – http://youtu.be/qzagQj5bQ4U
- Step 7 – Turning the blanks – http://youtu.be/HftCLXx0HKE
- Step 8 – Sanding the blanks – http://youtu.be/g6uhmZh50fg
- Step 9 – Applying finish – http://youtu.be/0qKIz9d4ud4
- Step 10 – Pen assembly – http://youtu.be/hT_b4Tm2Tus
Rockler Compact Key Ring Knife – https://youtu.be/v0EpIIOc4tE
Woodcraft Soft Grip Stylus #158290 – http://youtu.be/w5kDQxOAwNs
Links to other woodworking resources can be found on my links page. The links below are dedicated to pen turning supplies or sites that I use or at least that come recommended.
- International Association of Pen Turners – http://www.penturners.org Userid: BigBearDiver
- PSI
- Woodcraft
- Rockler
