Wood turning pens

A question I’m often asked is where do I buy my pen kits. And I’m always on the lookout for suppliers I don’t know about. In response to both those needs, I decided to build a list of pen kit suppliers. Wow – this has been a wonderful education and exercise for me. I didn’t...

Click on this pin to visit my Pen Turning 101 YouTube playlist. You can watch all 8 of my videos to help you get started with pen turning. I hope you enjoy the videos!

Making pens and pencils on the lathe is a lot of fun and easy once you know a few of the woodworking tricks. George Vondriska provides you with a complete shopping list of what you’ll need to turn slimline (7 mm) pens and pencils, and takes you through what you need to know to turn shop scraps into beautiful writing implements.

For a different look in your shop-made pens, try any of the various counter-top materials. Not only do they result in a beautiful pen, but you can get your materials for little or no money. A WoodWorkers Guild of America (WWGOA) original video.

If you have a wood lathe, you are probably accustomed to turning pens, spindles, and maybe even bowls. The common denominator is that most of the projects that you produce are probably made of wood. There’s no question that turning wood is one of the most fun things that you can do in a shop. Have you ever thought of turning metal on a wood lathe? Turning metal on a wood lathe is definitely possible, although it is something that isn’t recommend for people with no other experience on a…

How to turn a Jr. Zen Pen Kit on your lathe.Shop Jr. Zen's: https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/2/7156/artisan-Jr.-Zen-Rollerball-Pen-Kit?utm_source=youtube...

A quill is a pen made from a flight feather of a large bird, most often a goose. Quills were used as instruments for writing with ink before the metal dip pe...

American Patriot Pen. The wood is Thuya burl, finished with a friction polish. Want to learn more about pen turning and joining this exciting hobby? Click on the pic and view my comprehensive guide to pen turning.

Pen turning is now easier than ever with the Easy Pen Turner by Easy Wood Tools. Buy now: https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/16/5386/Easy-Wood-Tools-Easy-P...

Learn how to turn writing pens in a few easy steps. This 8-Part Video Series will give a complete and yet concise overview on penturning. For beginner woodturners or experienced