Feature

●Pen blank size is 3/4" x 3/4" x 5”
●Blank Only ? Pen mechanism not included
●Color/Design ? Calming Sunset
●This Acrylic Poly Resin blank polishes to a high gloss and no topcoat is necessary -
●WoodRiver is proudly made by Woodcraft, America’s leading supplier of high-quality woodworking hand tools, power tools, domestic and exotic wood, shop supplies, project plans and kits, plus so much more! Offering first-rate products for all your woodworking needs and designed to help you make wood work. Our family of brands include Woodcraft tools and supplies, Highpoint professional-grade fasteners and hardware, Pinnacle precision-engineered tools and Woodcraft Magazine.


Description

Ready! Set! Turn!

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Looking for a unique gift for that special person? Make them a hand-turned pen that you created just for them. Woodcraft offers hundreds of choices and styles so let your creativity flow!

In addition to the acrylic pen blanks, we also offer pen blanks in domestic wood, exotic wood, metal, poly resin, inlay, coffee bean, circuit board, deer antler, and many other unique blank choices.

If you’ve never tried pen turning, the process of turning a piece of wood into an elegant pen probably seems like magic. But while entire catalogs are dedicated to pen-making accessories, if you own a lathe and a few turning tools, you won’t need to spend a lot of money to start.

Below are the basic pen-turning steps:

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Prepare the Blank

STEP 1 ? Prepare a blank. Whether using wood, acrylic, corian, deer antlers, or other exotic materials, you first cut a couple of pieces sized to match the pen kit and square up the ends. After marking the center on the end of each blank, drill through the blanks using a bit that matches the brass tubes included in the pen kit. Then using CA glue or epoxy, glue the tubes into the blanks.

Turn the Blank

STEP 2 ? Turn the blanks ? When the glue has dried, assemble the blanks on a pen mandrel and mount it on a lathe. Next, put on your safety equipment and get ready to turn! This is the part where your creativity takes over and you shape the pen’s profile. Use lathe tools to carefully remove stock until your pen is revealed. Then sand it smooth and apply your finish.

Assemble the Pen

STEP 3 ? Assemble the pen. Using a pen press, drill press or a clamp, carefully press the pen parts together per the kit’s instructions. Then step back, admire your handiwork and start writing.

Finished Pens

Of course, this is a very simplified description. It implies that you have all the tools you need for these operations and know how to use them. If you have never turned, you may want to take a class at your local Woodcraft store or work with an experienced pen turner the first time you try it. Turning is easy and fun, but there some techniques you’ll need to know to do it safely.

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