Thank you, I’m happy you found it useful. Regards, Bob

Thank you Robert. Gonna stick with the old tried and true walnut and maple for the demo. Regards, Bob

Thank you Alan, I hope you make about the shop and blow the dust off those tools. 😀 Regards, Bob

Check out my Etsy store, pen and prices are there. www.etsy.com/shop/TheRJBWoodturnerShop Regards, Bob

At some point Huw, I want to keep them under wraps until after the demo season because if everyone knows how to make them then no one comes to the demo. LOL. Regards, Bob

Thank you George. Regards, Bob

Thank you Dave. Regards, Bob

Thank you Paul. Regards, Bob

Thank you Mark. Regards, Bob

Thank you Alan, It’s been so cold here this year. Regards, Bob

I’m not letting the secret out until after the pen shows this year. Otherwise, no one comes to the demo. LOL. Regards, Bob

@@RJBWoodTurner Sadly I won't be attending any of those shows. Thats okay.

Thank you. Regards, Bob

Thank you Donald. Regards, Bob

Thank you, I’m happy I could help. Regards, Bob

Thank you Steve. Regards, Bob

Hello Brent, Thank you, but I respectfully have to decline. I get several requests every month to do pen swaps. I would love to do them all but I just don’t have the time. I haven’t made a personal or a video pen for several months, too little shop time and more than a little burned out at the moment. A few years back I did a pen swap and I got bombarded by people. I tried to do as many as I could but the requests were overwhelming. I had turned many people down and ended up losing friends and followers over it. It’s such a fun thing to do but if I do one that opens the door for many more. I hope you understand. Regards, Bob

@ I completely understand. Thanks for the response!

Congratulations, Not many people can make that work. I’ve been lucky because of my YT channel and am able to sell pens and blanks. Online is my bread and butter. Brick and mortar isn’t really a thing where I live. Regards, Bob

Thank you Alan, I’m hoping to make SWAT, it’s probably 50/50 at the moment. It all comes down to finances and if I have the ability to take off work. Regards, Bob

Did that several years ago in this video: Cocobolo Maple Gift Card Pen (Segmented Pen) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX7Zdppja7qcgsk Regards, Bob

Thank you Emile, I’m happy you found it useful. Regards, Bob

Hello, The M13.8 tap and die I refer to in the video has triple start threads. When you start out you can use a standard tap and dye to practice and learn. If you start selling these pens you will want to use triple start. Example why: let’s say it takes 3 full revolutions of the cap to secure it onto the body. With triple start, it will only take 1. This is preferred by the people who pay serious money for custom pens. The .8 in M13.8 refers to the pitch of the threads. Once again you can use anything when you are learning and practicing but the finer threads will give your pen a much cleaner finish. The M13.1 & M13.75 on Amazon are just standard single start taps and dies. You use to have to participate in a group buy on IAP.com to get these items but Chad at Turners Warehouse carries them. Here is a link to a Google drive where I list the tools in detail that I use to make my Bespoke pens. drive.google.com/drive/folders/1S1ucE-e2IF50FhYoSh8mkLDhLD0gTnn0 There are two lists, one for Bespoke on a Budget which is to get you started without having to spend all the money up front. It allows you to learn the process and techniques on common cheap tools. Over time you can upgrade your tools to improve your pens and the same processes will apply. I have several videos on this topic as well on my channel here is the link to a play list: kzbin.info/aero/PLd8OGJeP3PxmPnL4pzwBqeDheKCENtnId&si=WdFC1wa1ftMPB8c6 There is also a Bespoke Tool Listing on the Google drive which has all of the info on the actual tools I use to make my Bespoke pens. They are pricey… The play list also has all of my Bespoke videos. Regarding nibs: I don’t know anything about Jinho nibs, never heard of them. Contact the manufacturer for details about threads and diameter to determine the proper tab needed. I use Jowo #6 nibs and get them from Turners Warehouse, they are listed in the Bespoke document. The 7.5-4 tap is specific to the Housing and thread pattern of the Jowo #6. I also get these from Turners Warehouse. If they’re out of stock, contact them for when they expect to get more, their customer service is excellent. They also sell other nibs but you will need to make sure you purchase the proper specialty tab for the specific nib you are using. You will also need to use the proper drill bits and drill to the proper depths. Chad can help with the above. He not only sells the stuff, he is an excellent turner himself who makes Bespoke pens. He uses what he sells and will be an excellent source of knowledge about turning them and the tools required. I hope the information helps you. Regards, Bob

@@RJBWoodTurner ive made kit pens YEARS ago, and have been a woodworker and metalworker usning lathes for decades, so i do have most of the tools needed, but i am just getting back into pen turning, and if these kitless pens were a thing back in teh day, i never heard of them, so this is all very new to me. the tap and die being triple start makes sense. the nibs and feeds i found on amazon, because i didnt really have any suppliers for this (i didnt buy them yet). i'm going to check out the google drive lists for these specialty taps and the nibs. this was a BIG help. thank you!

@@502dethIf you have any other questions, I’m no expert, but I will do my best to help or get you in touch with someone who can. Regards, Bob

Hello Albert, Thank you for watching the video and for your response. Unfortunately, this is a very old video and I have already given the bushings aware. Regards, Bob

Been doing that for years, it will save you from crushing the ends of your blanks if they’re not perfectly square to the pen press ram. Regards, Bob

Thank you. Regards, Bob

Thank you for the invite but I’ll have to decline. 😀 Regards, Bob

27/64”. It uses the same bit as a Sierra. Regards, Bob

Since the shelves are attached with screws to the 4x4 post, we unbolt them and store them separately. The post unbolts from the base making is east to move and not need that much space to store. I am currently upgrading our shelf. After all the years of service, it is showing some ware and we are getting rid of the metal shelf braces and adding wooden corbels. Regards, Bob

@RJBWoodTurner Thank you so much for that clarification. I am anxious to give it a try!

You’ll love all the space it gives. My wife displays her snow globe collection on it.

I’m happy the video was helpful. Regards, Bob

That is awesome, so happy my video helped. Regards, Bob

Here’s a link to the jig at exotic blanks. exoticblanks.com/products/pen-blank-cutting-jig?gQT=1 Regards, Bob

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I haven’t experienced that. I hope you’re able to figure it out. Regards, Bob

@@RJBWoodTurner Turns out it was the outermost part of the upper arm. There is a housing 'top piece' that was banging into another part at speeds above setting 5. I had to file it down; from Google research it is an issue that some owners have to deal with. I also shortened the tension rod by 1 turn because the upper clamp seemed to be grabbing the blade too low. Now it seems to work well although it still vibrates more around speed setting 6-ish.

Great fix, thank you for explaining it here. Lots of people read the comments and maybe this will help someone.

Epoxy is better. You can give it a little time to tack up and hold then perform additional glue ups. I always like to wait overnight before drilling and turning.

Thank you. Merry Christmas. 🎄 Regards, Bob

Hello Roland, Here is the link to the Barracuda chuck system. amzn.to/3whaj8E Regards, Bob

Whatever works best for you is the right way. Regards? Bob

I hope this helps the issue you are having. Regards, Bob

@RJBWoodTurner fixed it this evening! Worked a treat....thank you so much 😁😁😁

AWESOME!!! So happy my silly little video was helpful. Regards, Bob

@RJBWoodTurner not silly at all. Sometimes it takes something so simple that it gets overlooked ...well done for sharing this 🙏🙏🙏

This is an older video and I don’t know if the pots they sell today are the same. Back when I did this, the T-connector was threaded into the top of the pot. I used a pair of Channel Lock pliers and twisted it off. It was tight but I don’t remember it being that difficult to remove. Regards, Bob

@@RJBWoodTurner , thanks! I would up having to take a propane torch to it. To warm whatever glue or whatever they put in the threading.

⁠Hello Tom, That is probably a good idea and would have helped. They probably used Loc-Tite or a similar product during assemble. Regards, Bob

Hello, I did a little searching and even called a contact at Penn State, I can’t find anyone who sells just the bolt part of the bolt action. By shaft, I am assuming you mean the 10mm brass tube. PSI does sell those. Regards, Bob

@RJBWoodTurner thank you for your assistance and hopefully I can find a substitute for the missing part

Gisi is the last name of the person credited with designing this style blank. Regards, Bob

@@RJBWoodTurner Thank you

Thank you Brent. Regards, Bob

Thank you Nathan. Regards, Bob

Thank you. I turn between 2,800 and 3,000 RPM, depending on the lathe I’m on and what Speeds it offers. Regards, Bob

@RJBWoodTurner Thanks for the speedy reply.... i am in uk... I just got a variety speed lathe. Nova.... up to now I have done almost everything at 1600 as it was a chore changing the belts all the time. So I am learning what speeds to do what at... Is it the same for the resin and alumilite blanks.???

I have not. Regards, Bob

I have not but that is a great pen to start with. Regards, Bob

Thank you Tony, So far I haven’t been invited to demonstrate at that at SWAT this year. I think they only let you demo every other year. It was awesome hanging out with you too. Regards, Bob