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  1. 22nd July 2007, 02:38 AM #1
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    Red face Where can I find high-end pen kits?

    Hi all! I'm looking to start turning some higher-end pen kits, and I'm having trouble finding sources for kits. All I can find are about a million Berea and PSI clones. I'd like to find Jr. Gentleman's, Jr. Statesman's and that sort of thing. Please help...links would be great, but even company names where I can search for websites would be great. Thanks a ton
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    I found some at Craft Supplies USA. Actually had it bookmarked, but never noticed that there were multiple pages on their pen kits page. Some geek I turn out to be. Anyone have any cheaper sources? Gah, these things are spendy. I don't mind mucking up a slimline kit, but whoof...$15-$20 mistakes might make my hobby a little stressy. heh
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    If you want to make high end pens you have to pay the price for them and the quality blanks that should be used on them. Just concentrate a bit harder and take your time and make sure your chisels are sharp and you have good tool control and your finishing technique is sound.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bdar View Post
    If you want to make high end pens you have to pay the price for them and the quality blanks that should be used on them. Just concentrate a bit harder and take your time and make sure your chisels are sharp and you have good tool control and your finishing technique is sound.

    What he said.
    When all is said and done, there is usually a whole lot more said than done.
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