The 3 symptoms of bad barrel trimming and how to fix or avoid them
There is a group of problems that keep cropping up in pen making that are very frustrating to makers. These…
How to make a Cabochon inlay
Use s small piece of contrasting scrap wood, plastic or Corian™ to make a unique Cabochon insert that adds interest…
What is the difference between Ballpoint, Rollerball and Fountain Pen kits.
Q. What is the dfference between Ballpoint, Rollerball and Fountain Pen kits? A. Pen users usually have strong preferences in the writing…
How to make a bottle stopper
By: Marlen Kemmet A good bottle of wine deserves an equally classy bottle stopper. And few of the stoppers available…
Barry Gross’s Techniques for Making an Acrylic pen
Part 1 – Preparation: In Part 1, Barry shows you tips & techniques for marking up and cutting the pen…
Is it round yet
Starting and stopping a lathe to check that the blank is perfectly round not only wastes time, but is hard…
Quit Guessing Grits
Unlike sheet abrasives, abrasive strips don’t have the grits marked on the back side, making it easy to lose track…
Indent That Center point
Use a sharp pencil and small combination square to mark diagonals to mark the center point on one end of…
How to avoid pen barrel blowouts
“How to avoid pen barrel blowouts” By Barry Gross This happens to the best of us and if someone says that…
Cast Your Own Pen Blanks to Make Beautiful Resin Pens
Use our versitile Cast-a-kit for making your own unique, customized pen blanks. By Barry Gross – “Mr. Solid Surface” Let Your…
Sand this way and that
All pen barrels have to be sanded smooth, but how you do that sanding can make a big difference in…
Marketing Your Work
How do you get started in selling your pens? The first step is to carry your OWN pen! This may…
Make Wooden Handles
It’s fun using your lathe but not fun grabbing those skinny metal bar handles on the Toolrest and Tailstock Banjo…