Pen turning

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...

Tiger Tail Pen + New Bonus: I like turning pens on a lathe and thought - hmm wonder what laminating plywood layers to create a pen blank would look like. To my surprise, the pen turned (no-pun intended) out great with nice chatoyancy from the polished birch plywood layers. Su…

Find new turning kits from Woodcraft, including pen kits, bottle opener kits, peppermill kits, and more! Visit Woodcraft today to find the perfect turning kit.

I've tried every type of pen finish out there and still never found one that I was completely sold on, at least not until now. I was reading some old...

Get a quick introduction to modified slimline pens. I will show you some creative ideas for making these awesome pens. See some examples that will inspire.

George Vondriska talks about how easy an inexpensive it is to use counter-top surfaces for the material on any pen that you turn.

Turning pens on your lathe is a lot of fun. Pens make great gifts, and can also bring cash into your shop. Check out this pen how-to to get started.

Coffee in A... Pen?: Good morning all! I hope you had your daily dose of C8 H10 N4 O2 or Coffee as some call it! This Instructable is about how to make a pen embedded with your favorite coffee beans. I am making this ‘ible for the Coffee Contest here, but I am not the …

George Vondriska teaches you some of pen turning techniques used by the expert woodworkers for material selection, sanding tips and more.