This week we will start the first in a series of audience participation turning projects. The pen you see above is an example of the project we tackle this week. Today’s podcast discusses what you will need as well as the basic process to create this beautiful pen.
Throughout the week I will release additional videos which cover the individual steps in the build. Stay tuned and let me hear from everyone who will be turning along with me. I want to see your finished pens when they are done and will post them here for the world to see if you like.
Here are the required supplies:
Pen Kit Woodcraft item # 128435
Bushings #128452
3/4 x 3/4 x 5 1/2 blank
3/8 drill bit
3/4 Roughing Gouge
1/8 Parting Tool
Vise or Pen Press
Sandpaper to 600 grit
Finish of choice: I will use EEE cream and Shellawax
These are the Woodcraft instructions for this pen kit.
Euro Screw Cap Pen Instructions
1 response so far ↓
1 Jeremy Kriewaldt // Nov 10, 2008 at 5:19 am
Hi Shannon
First, thanks for doing these podcasts. I download them and listen to them on the train to and from the office. They help the trip go much faster…
Second, I am inspired by your podcast to have a go at pen turning. I am in the process of restoring an old metal lathe which I will use for making bits and pieces for the tools I like to make for myself and, if I make some sort of tool rest, I reckon that I could use it for turning pens too. What do you think?
Third, I was really gratified that you have mentioned Neil Ellis’s Ultrashine (EEE) and Shellawax products. Not only are these really great Australian products which we reckon are top stuff (not just for pens either – shellac followed by Ultrshine and Shellawax is my favourite finish for boxes and small furniture too), but Neil is a great supporter of amateur woodworkers. He provides the Austalian Woodworking Forums – http://www.woodworkforums.com – and he has written the best book on finishiing I know of – http://www.ubeaut.com.au/book.html.
I look forward to your next podcast.
Cheers
Jeremy
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