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Well, I decided to invest in a new lathe. The one I have been using is an off brand that has served me well, but has also begun to give me a few problems.

I purchased a Jet 12"x20". Very...

WOW...that turned out nice. Glad to see that you stuck with it and saw it through to the end. Quit a pay off. :2tsup:

Beautiful pen...great job. :2tsup:

I was out of town for a few days, but I wanted to follow up and let everybody know how this turned out.

I invested in a disassembly kit - worked like a charm. All three cigars are now ready to...

They're cigar kits. Since I last posted, I went to Penn State Industires and found that the sell disassembling kits - 7mm and 10mm. Both are very inexpensive and look to be well worth the...

I have never disassembled a pen before, and I'm not sure how to do that while keeping everything re-usable. However, you are right - there is a lot of work at stake here and it is at least worth...

Thanks for your help. I'm pretty ticked off about this. These are some nice looking pens, not to mention the time involved.

I had to get the Crystal Coat from a different store than in years...

I just turned nine pens that are due at a store in Chicago in two days. I have always used Hut Crystal Coat, and have never had any problems. Until now.

I finished the pens the normal way, but...

Another good yet simple design is at Meisel www.meiselwoodhobby.com

It's called the Shadowbox Nativity Scene #W1392. This is a 12 piece set, but you can add a few extra animals if you choose. ...

(Errrmm... you are milling your blanks after glue up, aren't you?)
You mean we have to do that every time...with every pen?!?!? :doh: Skew...you make it all fun!

Thanks to everyone for the help...

Every now and then, I need to buy a complete pen kit just for the tubes. 10mm mostly. I can get replacements for 7mm, but the 10mm can be tricky to find in the specified length (cigar, roller,...

Thanks to all for the ideas! For special orders, I do supply a wooden box, but that can get costly after a while. I had even thought of going with the plastic boxes like Skew. However, what I am...

How do package a pen after it's finished?

Like all of us, I have been commissioned to make pens. But when I give the finished pen to the person, I wrap either wrap it in a paper towel or just...

Good idea!

I also use those M-F pill reminders. The larger ones even hold the larger bushings. I number the tops of each compartment so that I know the order in which they go on the mandrel.

Hello to all! It has been a very busy summer. Right now I am working on some scroll work for an upcoming show. But I'm still turning pens as well. In fact, I am turning 25 slimlines to donate to...

Hey Bob,
Thanks for your kind comment. This really was a very challenging piece. I'd spend a few hours working on a small section and it wouldn't look like I did a thing. It is framed shadow box...

WOW! Nice work! Now there is the result of some serious hours being spent at the saw. :2tsup:

Here is a piece I gave as a gift. It was a cutting I did during the winter - kind of helped me think of warmer days ahead.

Hello to all!

I see there are lots of us making bullet pens these days. I've made two so far. The brass was purchased off of ebay.

I have access to an unlimited supply of brass, and a large...

Toni -

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

That is just what I was looking for. :2tsup:

R

Hello All!
I have been busy with the slimline pens - turning out pretty good. I've even sold a few. I need to remember to take some pictures.

Now I want to try some cigar pens, but would...

I DID IT...last night I turned my first pen - a simple slimline made out of kingwood. And I had a blast!

My "technique" would make most of you cring, laugh or run for cover, but I got it done. ...

Thanks to all who have offered help and advice.

I tripple checked my press. 95% of the time, I use my drill press for prep work on my scroll projects. Since I am working with such thin stock...

Hello to all!

I am getting ready to start turning my first pens, but I have a few questions.

First, while drilling some blanks (kingwood) the hole did not go straight through the blank, but...

Hello to all!
There are lots of exotic and beautiful types of wood when it comes to turning pens. But I have a question: has any body ever used stock that was not so exotic, beautiful, etc., but...

Hey Mong,
If you have any kind of word processor on your computer - Word, Wordperfect, etc. - scroll down the font options to 'Wingdings' or 'Webdings.' They have simple clip art that be used as...

OUCH! Man, those fingers look sore. I am glad it wasn't as bad as it could have been. In one way or another, we've all been there.

About eight or so years ago, I ran my thumb into my table saw...

That is a very nice pen.

There is something to be said for simplicity. As with any woodworking piece - turning, boxes, scroll, etc. - tastes differ from person to person. I have made some...

Okay...it's a few hours since I've posted the questions, and since then, I have had time to explore and read some other threads (being at work, I can only surf for short amounts of time). I see now...

That is a nice pen. And the blue is very striking.

Okay...can somebody here help a newbie out - what is meant by a cactus pen? Is it the type of design or....?

They say there is no such...

Hello to all.
I just wanted to introduce myself: my name is Rikk and I live about 20 miles south of Chicago. I am brand new to turning pens (or turning of any kind). I've had the opportunity to...