How to make a Laminated Candy Cane Blank
Here’s a fun and festive project idea for the holiday’s that will surely impress any recipient. Learn how to make…
How to Apply a CA Finish to Pens with Barry Gross
In this video Barry Gross will teach you how to apply a CA finish to your pens. You’ll learn what…
5 Time and Money Saving Tips for Pen Turners
In this video you will learn 5 time and money saving tips so you can spend less time per project…
6 Tips For a Perfect Pen Turning Finish
Even the best turned pens don’t sparkle without the perfect finish. Master these 6 tips and you’ll be on your way to pens that shine.
6 Common Pen Turning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
In this video you will learn 6 common pen turning mistakes and how to avoid them. Watch the video to…
How to Use a Skew Chisel
In this video you will learn the basics of how to use a skew chisel. You’ll learn about basic skew…
How to Make a Segmented Pen
In this video you will learn how to make a segmented pen with angled and simple curve laminations. Watch the…
How to Cast A Bird Feather Pen Blank
In this video you will learn how to cast a bird feather pen blank. Watch the video to find out…
How to Square Pen Blanks – Pen Turning for Beginners
Quick introduction to squaring pen blanks including why it’s important, and tips and tricks on how to make sure you’re…
Pen Kit Finishing Basics – Pen Turning for Beginners
Here’s a quick introduction to finishing pens including: – Finishing options– What friction finishes are the benefits of friction finishes–…
Pen Blank Drilling Basics – Pen Turning for Beginners
Basics involved in drilling pen blanks – quick introduction to some of the basics behind successful pen blank drilling including:–…
How to Glue Pen Tubes into Pen Blanks – Pen Turning for Beginners
Quick introduction on how to glue your pen tubes into pen blanks including what tools you’ll need, best adhesive choices…
Tips for Sanding Pens – Pen Turning for Beginners
Here’s a quick introduction to sanding pens including: – What lathe speed to sand at– Recommended sandpaper grit progression– How…
Make a Postage Stamp Pen using Decoupage and Pen Making Techniques
You’ll learn how to make a custom postage stamp decoupage pen using a variation of traditional pen turning and finishing…
Crosscutting Barrels
When a micro-thin crosscut is critical When using finely grained woods, getting a perfect grain match between the upper and…
Avoid the burn, trim slowly
When trimming the ends of a blank with the barrel adhered inside, use minimal pressure and raise and lower the…