Amazing Pen Blank You Can Make

[@kevincostelloe4463]

Let there be light!! 😊

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. This was a really fun blank to make. Regards, Bob

[@stevenhood6284]

Good recovery with the click pen or pencil, nice looking blank.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Steven. Regards, Bob

[@SilverBack.]

Fantastic looking blank

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Douglass. Regards, Bob

[@rcache4]

Wow.... It turned out amazing. Great looking pen. All the light - OUTSTANDING!!!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Bob Stembridge Thank you, I can't believe how I worked in the shop before the lights. It's like an operating room now. Regards, Bob

[@paul1349]

This one came out fantastic

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you, I just made some more of these blanks. There a blast to make.

[@stevebrown1132]

Wow Rob! Those are gorgeous! Thanks for what you do and for sharing it with us!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Steve Brown Thank you Steve. Regards, Bob

[@andrewcannon6031]

I've recently gotten excited about pen turning, and actually ordered a lathe and some other tools yesterday. Lemme just say, I am even MORR excited about turning pens, now that I've seen your videos! You have really gotten my creative juices flowing about how to make unique stock to turn into beautiful pens! Thanks for that, and please keep those videos coming.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Andrew, I really appreciate your kind words. Regards, Bob

[@glenmckelvey5952]

As I was watching you make these blanks I was think that this was a lot of fooling around . But now that I see it finished . It was definitely worth it . Really cool looking blank Bob . Great job .

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Glen mckelvey Thank you Glen, It really wasn't that difficult, just a lot of drying time. Regards, Bob

[@aliabazaid4293]

Looks beautiful

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@coapan10]

I appreciate the time you took to share your work, thank you Bob for your work, it was great, nice work to show off thanks to your inspiration !!!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Cesar. Regards, Bob

[@erickl2635]

Wow! Thats really nice. Im so in the shop today to make this. Thanks Bob.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Erick L Thank you, Regards, Bob

[@johnshaffner1796]

Bob, you continue to amaze me! I'm just getting back into pen making and now I have yet another of your techniques to try. Thanks for the inspiration to get in the shop again!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+John Shaffner Thank you John, Regards, Bob

[@TomRowbotham]

Looks good and sounds good to me

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Tom Rowbotham Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@leecook7672]

More and more ideas from watching your videos. Thank you very much.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Lee. Regards, Bob

[@derekdodson5623]

Very cool. A bit time intensive, but what an interesting blank. Thanks!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Derek. Regards, Bob

[@Stephens8x6Workshop]

BIG thank you for this. As a You Tube video maker myself I know exactly what effort goes into making these video's and I appreciate the time taken to bring us this. I am not a pen turner but I the technique you so clearly demonstrate here will come in very handy in a future projects I have planned. Inspiring video's such as yours are the reason why my TV never gets switched on any more!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Stephen's 8x6 Workshop Thank you Stephen. Regards, Bob

[@timv.4938]

nice work. I had some cut offs from my acrylics I always save I glued them together all different colors, turned a fun line pen and my wife loves it. she went to the super market all the employees now want one. these types are fun to do and are so unique people go crazy. I've only been turning less than a year. thanks for your channel it helps out alot. 😊😉

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Tim V. Thank you Tim, Anything that looks different and catches the eye people go crazy for. Plus there really fun to make. Regards, Bob

[@chuckayres0428]

Great idea. I am going to make one.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Chuck, Please end a photo of you do. Regards, Bob

[@Create2make]

They look great, very funky. Thanks for showing Bob

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Willmore's World Of Wood Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@icespeckledhens]

Its a very nice pen blank and its going to be a great pen and will make somebody very happy. Well worth the time consuming effort. Thanks James

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you James. Regards, Bob

[@turnersparadise8368]

Neat! I am glad you decided to turn one so we could see it. Don't be disappointed, using a click kit is a brilliant fix. It will make a very cool pen.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Tenspeed TheBikeHanger Thank you, That was a bone headed mistake on my part. Regards, Bob

[@nathanohaynie]

Fantastic work! Thank you for sharing! Really appreciate the time you've put into this!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Nathan Haynie Thank you Nathan, This was a fun Blank and I’ve made several more since. Regards, Bob

[@clauskroll8249]

Greetings from the old world. your videos are all very good and I've also learned a lot from them. Thank you for everything

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Claus. Regards, Bob

[@madelinebrownlee5787]

I so love your videos! I learn so much and am very grateful to you!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Madeline, I appreciate the comment. Regards, Bob

[@katyrogers8595]

Gorgeous! I work with polymer clay and this woodworking is really inspiring!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Katy Rogers Thank you Katy, I recently purchased a toaster oven and some polymer clay. I'm hoping to give it a try this coming year. Regards, Bob

[@russhughes5192]

You are the king of innovation ... and one of the most patient guys I've seen. Love it.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Russ Hughes Thank you Russ, Regards, Bob

[@johnwhitlock2840]

Wow that is stunning Bob, I love it.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+John Whitlock Thank you John. Regards, Bob

[@valborchardt3596]

Thanks for sharing Bob, that looked really great

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Val Borchardt Thank you Val. Regards, Bob

[@fernandocontreras3210]

Bob that was beautiful thank you.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Fernando Contreras Thank you Fernando. Regards, Bob

[@kwstasantwniou243]

Thanks Bob for another good and great job!!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Kwstas Antwniou Thank you Kwstas, Regards, Bob

[@donbomer5630]

Really GORGEOUS Bob! Another "Keeper" Video.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Don. Regards, Bob

[@decc2007]

Great job. I liked the clamping tips and the way you used the tape. I don't use my scroll saw for pen blanks but will have a go at a variant of this next weekend.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+david croft Thank you David, Next to my chisels, my scroll saw is one of my most important lathe tools. Regards, Bob

[@brendanlenane2685]

oh great thanks! 😱 . now there is another one I must try and do. great video. thanks for the inspiration. love it.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+B Lenane Thank you, Sorry for growing your to do list. LOL. Regards, Bob

[@rossandersen942]

Great job. Like those wacky cutting boards.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Ross. Regards, Bob

[@thomasnewton9818]

Cool! Thanks.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Thomas. Regards, Bob

[@sjbl1962]

Wow Bob, that looks great. Nice job.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Scott L Thank you Scott. Regards, Bob

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

A lot of work with a great result - thanks Bob

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Lynn Lacey Thank you Lynn. Regards, Bob

[@oliverandrewsracing]

Hi bob, I don't usually leave comments on videos but I have one piece of advice.you can choose weather or not to take it 😃. When I started making pens very regularly I decided to take the plunge and buy a blank drilling chuck and a mandrel saver, is the best use of money I've found so far other than my carbide tools and my lathe of course. Keep up the good work! -Oliver

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Oliver Andrews Hello Oliver, I have those items but choose not to use them. When drilling on the lathe, the holes are sloppier. Plus with many of the blanks I make, their not square and don't lend themselves very well the the chuck application. Your idea is a good one it just doesn't work for me. Thank you very much for your comment I do appreciate it. Regards, Bob

[@oliverandrewsracing]

RJBWoodTurner at first when I started issuing the church I couldn't get any of the holes to drill straight, but then I tried drilling with a 1/4" split point drill bit then finishing up with the brad point 7mm and it is much easier to get rid of a good chunk of the material before Sui the brad point drillbit. Hope this can clear up what I was trying to say -oliver

[@oliverandrewsracing]

Using* chuck*

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Oliver Andrews Thank you for this follow up note Oliver, I appreciate the additional information. I will give this method a try and see how it works for me. I hope my previous reply wasn't too preachy, my wife say sometimes I don't answer with enough tact. It's tough to have a discussion with just words, you lose all the inflection and body language that tells the rest of the story. Regards, Bob

[@oliverandrewsracing]

RJBWoodTurner I don't want to push my ideas on you either! Everyone has their own way of getting to the end of the maze.im only 16 i make mistakes but I try my best not to. For a future video you should buy some polyester resin and some mica powder and cast some of your own acrylic blanks.i lived in the states for 6.5 years and took for granted the selection of resins and wood, now I've moved back to the uk it's pretty hart to find resin blanks for anything under £7

[@gadieltropicalwood]

great great love it

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@WigWagWorkshop]

Thanks for the inspiration Bob, because of you I been trying all kinds of crazy glue-ups. -Steven

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+WigWagWorkshop Thank you Steven, I love experimenting, plus when you do this, you end up with unique pens that no one else has. Regards, Bob

[@thecreator1455]

thumbs up thanks for sharing.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+THE CREATOR Thank you. Bob

[@Shutyourjibbs]

Very cool, thanks for sharing.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@cmassey1999]

Well done. I'll have to attempt one of these blanks.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Charles Massey (Woodchucks1) Thank You. Regards, Bob

[@davidwinch7997]

Thanks mate. My brain hurts after watching all the swapping and changing and gluing. Bloomin' well done though Bob. Take care. Dave Winch (Buddha) Beachmere, Queensland Australia

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you David. Regards, Bob

[@minyongkim1355]

Tons of work!! great result!!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Minyong Kim Thank you, Thinking back, it wasn't that bad. Mostly I was waiting for glue to dry. Bob

[@stuffsethmakes]

Great technique, I’d like to try this on some larger pieces too, like rolling pins and Christmas ornaments. Thanks for the video!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

That would make a cool rolling pin. If You attempt it, I’d love to see a photo. Regards, Bob

[@johnhorsfall3281]

COOL . Lotas work Bob. Great Lighting

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+John horsfall Thank you John. Regards, Bob

[@marcoallegrini2324]

Bob complimenti...hai sempre delle magnifiche idee...bravo!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you.

[@marcycooper6930]

love it

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Marcy Cooper Thank you Marcy, Regards, Bob

[@jimmysmith6227]

Amazing

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Jimmy. Regards, Bob

[@opichocal]

Man I love these how to videos. I've never made a pen but I'm getting some really great ideas for knife handle scales. One day I'll have to try turning a pen. I have too many hobbies and not enough time

[@RJBWoodTurner]

LOL, I know that feeling. Regards, Bob

[@KkmakeUkv]

amazing blank Bob, need to try this

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+KK Make Thank you Karol. Regards, Bob

[@christianjensen9216]

Hey, amazing. I never would have thought of that in a million years. BTW, I made a mistake once, I thought I was wrong and I wasn't. At least you have a fix for it. Keep on Turnin.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Christian Jensen Thank you Christian, I make lots of mistakes, luckily I'm not to bad at turning them into design changes. LOL. Bob

[@tooljunkie555]

good lighting makes a big difference. that is one of the coolest looking blanks! stinks about the blow out. hence" trial and error " im sure youll perfect it next go. have a good one bob!!🍻💥

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Joe basementwoodworking Thank you Joe. Regards, Bob

[@turningprayersholly_fry5054]

the extra effort on the glue up made a great looking blank.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Holly Fry Thank you Holly. Regards, Bob

[@sniperwolfjs]

Awesome work Bob!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@ruizd14]

Wow, Bob, you have taken pen blank making to a whole new level! Awesome design. Too bad about the mishap but looks like you got that covered and congrats on the new lights.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Ordinary Woodworker Thank you, I'm loving the lights, it's almost like an operating room in the shop. Regards, Bob

[@MelbourneAlan]

brillient pen bob. amazing blank. i think aluminium can instead of veneer would look cool

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+MelbourneAlan Ooh, great idea. Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@BlackCat_2]

That is super! What a unique look. :) - Heidi

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+BlackCat2 Thank you Heidi. This was a fun one. Regards, Bob

[@mfwoodshop]

Great blank, I really like this one

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Mike Fulton Thank you Mike, I'm glad to see your feeling better. Regards, Bob

[@ZebranoWoodCraft]

Love it that's a cool technique for segmenting man! Thank you for sharing, hope to try it out some time!!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Zebrano Wood Craft Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@MichaelDeLawter]

If that's the only area that has glue on it, you can try knocking out the tube with a 1/4" knockout from the pen dis-assembly kit. I've had some poorly glued tubes come out that way.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Michael DeLawter Nice idea, I have a set of punches and may give that a try. Regards, Bob

[@amandabarker7909]

wow, that is amazing a lot of hard work but amazing!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Amanda Barker Thank you Amanda, It's really not that hard, just a lot of time waiting for glue to dry. Regards, Bob

[@eliasskibstad2294]

very cool. that made me think of making something very cool. i think im going to try to make that but not as a pen but a knife. great video.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Elias Skibstad A knife handle would be amazing. Pictures when finished please. Bob

[@eliasskibstad2294]

Ok but it may take a while

[@eliasskibstad2294]

almost done with the glue up

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Elias Skibstad Sounds good, keep me posted. Bob

[@eliasskibstad2294]

Ok

[@steveoverton1736]

When I made my modified pen, it was very difficult to remove the mechanism. So I very lightly filed the ridges on the transmission until it stayed in, but was relatively easy to grip the slippery nib and pull it out. While testing the removability, don't insert all the way. You really don't have to worry about it staying together, because during use, the pen is being pressed together. I do like your new blank construction :>) Cheers

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Steve Overton I've also found a small spacer the width of the center band helps. Otherwise you're putting another 1/4" of transmission in the upper tube. Regards, Bob

[@toddtaylor1250]

Nice! Reminds me of the Animal Kingdom Lodge at Disney World!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Todd Taylor LOL, Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@md.moinulislam9467]

MASHAALLAH khub valo video......

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you.

[@blackemmons]

Lookin' good!! JimE

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+blackemmons Tank you. Regards, Bob

[@danvalleskey]

Careful Bob- Steve Good is liable to go out and buy a lathe. Hey. the veneer (4:40) I don't think that is cherry. Mahogany maybe? I like the Cap't Eddie sorta finger point you have been using at the end. Good job! Hope to see you Sat. night at Twin Peaks.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Dan Valleskey Thank you Dan, I look forward to meeting you Saturday too. Regards, Bob

[@Nabaati336]

Definitely looks like rift mahogany to me, not at all like rift cherry

[@MichaelDavidHiltner]

Bob, have you tried to soak your veneers? May be beneficial in assembly and the water will just evaporate and the glue should hold tight and strong as equal as if done dry. I would like to try this out in the spring time (unheated shop up here), I will try just straight cuts vice your sine wave, to see if the pieces match up better. It is a wonderful abstract look. Thanks for taking your time making your video for us to view! Michael

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Michael David Hiltner I've never tried soaking them, never even thought about that. I may have to give it a try. Thank you for the suggestion. Regards, Bob

[@fierceflyer5]

Bob, if you sprinkle a little salt on the glue the parts won't move when clamping & everything will line up perfectly.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Fierceflyer55 I've heard that before but I've never tried it. Maybe it's time. Regards, Bob

[@melechhaarayot9273]

Fierceflyer55 question... I always wondered, will that deteriorate the pen eventually, especially if it gets on the metal?

[@ErikAnderson1]

Love this! Nice work!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Erik Anderson Thank you Erik. Regards, Bob

[@KagedCreations08XX]

Those turned out really awesome. I want to try some of my own segmenting, maybe less complicated for my first time haha

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Kaged Creations Thank you, These weren't all that complicated, just really time consuming because of the glue dry time. Bob

[@daveroush3008]

Very interesting, quite a bit of prep time. I don't have all the tools you have so some of the stuff you do I have to be creative - I have yet to make the segmented blanks yet, because I don't have a band saw it has proved more challenging. I've made quite a few of the modified slim lines (I think they are my favorite pen to make and I've done quite a few glue-ups with veneer as well another option on the modified slim lines is to use the stylus conversion kit for the 7mm pens makes a nice light stylus w/pen.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Dave Roush Thank you Dave, I know you can get creative and find alternative ways to make these blanks. Let me know what you come up with because I get questions all the time about alternatives and I can share your findings. Regards, Bob

[@jameslewis1188]

hi Bob nice blanks as always cool process! I always liked your videos you do great work. I'm not positive but I think you're cherry veneer is actually quarter-sawn sapele mahogany.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+James Lewis Hello James, Thank you and I think your right on the Sapele. I believe I made that mistake on a past video where I also called it cherry. LOL. Regards, Bob

[@Hoosierchef70]

that looks amazing, Bob. With your permission, I may try something similar. ~Scott

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Hoosierchef70 Thank you Scott, That sounds great to me, send me a photo if you do. Regards, Bob

[@Hoosierchef70]

RJBWoodTurner I sure will. Thank you!!!

[@daveroush3008]

I attempted this once, ran into an insurmountable problem and have not gone back to it. The problem the two contrasting colored blanks I started with two radical different densities thus I was breaking blades left and right trying to saw through them. After 3 blades on the 2nd cut I gave up. When I get done playing with your other fantastic ideas I'll come back to this one. Dave.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Dave Roush I never thought about that Dave, wood densities could play a big role in the success of this blank. This was one of my favorites and I plan to make more, they just look so cool. Regards, Bob

[@yobanyrodriguez322]

good job

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Yobany Rodriguez Thank you, Regards, Bob

[@MikeBratcher]

Nice pen. I haven't gotten around to trying out a modified slim line yet. You have so much time into that pen it's going to be hard to get your money back from it. Segmented are still a good seller for me though. BTW your "cherry" veneer is mahogany. Still waiting for you to make a trip up to Indy...

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Mike Bratcher Thank you Mike, I have called that veneer cherry before and was told what it is, I keep forgetting, old age I guess, LOL. I am coming to Indy, here's the video announcement with all the info. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4qVpYmPetSfo9k Hope to see you at the meet up. Regards, Bob

[@MikeBratcher]

RJBWoodTurner that twin peaks is about 3 miles from our shop. We were planning on coming to the woodworking event. Not sure what day. I will definitely consider the meet up you propose though.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Mike Bratcher Thank you Mike, I hope to see you there. Regards, Bob

[@barryparks7057]

a lot of work but it looks great.well done

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Barry Parks Thank you Barry. Regards, Bob

[@ugh3012]

Bad ass. I am going to do this shit.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@bmwrider1]

That was a good experiment and it looks great!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Bent Tree Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Bent Tree Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@leroy_jenkenz1541]

I don't know why but the jump cut at 5:20 made me laugh so hard

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Leroy_jenkenz Thank you for watching Leroy. Regards, Bob

[@dmcwoodworx2968]

Just a thought! IF you were able to start with HDPE tubes, then CA glue wouldn't stick to them. However I strongly suspect that they'll need their centres drilled out. From I've seen locally, they may be available in the right outside diameter.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+DMCwoodworx That my friend is an interesting idea. My thinking cap is on. Regards, Bob

[@MelbourneAlan]

brilliant idea

[@ronh9384]

RJBWoodTurner Bob there is a company that does sell HDPE and I believe UHMW rods here in the U.S. but I can’t remember the name of them.

[@WayneBrownWoodworking]

Very cool

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Wayne Brown Thank you Wayne. Regards, Bob

[@barryfields2964]

This is like the chaos pattern cutting boards I've seen done I was going to ask if you had ever seen them and if you thought that idea would make a good pen blank I guess now I know

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Barry Fields This was a blast to make. Glue ups were interesting but the blanks hold together well and look amazing. Regards, Bob

[@barryfields2964]

RJBWoodTurner after I posted that comment I was thanking it might be easier if instead of gluing up each individual blank maybe it would be easier to make it like a big cutting board and then cut it into blanks on the table saw. Just an idea

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Barry Fields That's an interesting idea. I don't see why it wouldn't work. It would probably be easier too. Regards, Bob

[@davidpeters8813]

A lot of work, but that looks really cool!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you David. Regards, Bob

[@stevejackson5062]

You are a great instructor. What sort of daily work do you do?

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Steve Jackson I write computer applications. Regards, Bob

[@neilraymond4635]

This will be one 4 me 2 try :>) Brilliant idea , Bob :>)

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Neil Raymond Thank you Neil. Regards, Bob

[@lestergrenz5002]

Very nice. Unfortunately at my age I would not live long enough to finish it. :>)

[@RJBWoodTurner]

LOL.

[@Neffers_UK]

*Dons sunglasses* WHAT SORRY I CAN'T LIP READ! Nice. Use a dowel or chopped up pencils to clamp in the middle of concaved parts at the end, then you aren't putting pressure on one (or both) of the points and can apply more pressure as a whole. You could also use some strips of thick leather or compressible foam (old mouse mats / neoprene) on the convexed side to account for the bow. 12:30 as reference to what I'm talking about.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Neffers I don't understand, the video has sound when I play it. Is there an issue? Bob

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Neffers Thank you for the info. Regards, Bob

[@Neffers_UK]

No no, no faults with the video at all, I was having a lil joke about the brightness of your new lighting (it's great, nice job). The second part was advice about clamping concaves and convexes with regard to small parts and small clamps etc. Apologies, I'm tired.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Neffers No harm, no foul, I understand, and I always appreciate constructive criticism as well as new ideas to improve my process. Thank you very much. Regards, Bob

[@BigFatTonys]

You are well on your way to making inlay banding.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Big Fat Tony's Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@ronh9384]

Bob the pen turned out beautifully! Can you explain what a modified pen is and the various modifications you can do to a pen/pen kit? Maybe make all of that a video topic? I watched one of your videos last night which I think was a modified pen as you pulled the tube out after it was finished. What is the purpose or benefit of a modified pen? Thanks Bob. Ron

[@RJBWoodTurner]

There really is no benefit, it’s just fun to mix it up and not make the same ole thing all the time. I have a play list of all the modified pens I’ve made. When you’re on one of my videos, click my name and it will take you to my home page. There is a playlist selection on there. Regards, Bob

[@williamdonnelly8783]

Would have been nice to see you drill the centre, did you plane them square before drilling, other wise a lovely project.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+William Donnelly Thank you, I didn't plane them, I ran them through the band saw just to clean them up a bit. I'll show the drilling the next time I use one. I have an idea for another modified pen, based on a different kit, and plan to use one of these blanks. Regards, Bob

[@williamdonnelly8783]

Thanks Bob look foward to the next one.

[@brucerussen7271]

Great process. If someone, me, doesn't have a planner am I 'sol' in terms of making this style of pen? I'm new to pen turning.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I think you could still make the blank work. You really only need some way to cut it. Scroll saw, band saw, coping saw, anything will work. Regards, Bob

[@jack5402]

Looks great, just not sure how cost effective that much time creating a pen blank is if you intend to sell them.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I recently made a batch of them on the bandsaw. If you do several at a time it you can really knock the total time investment down. Plus, now I sell the blanks when I make these, not finished pens. Regards, Bob

[@johnnyspropshop]

Bob was wondering what you call this blank? My first thought was crazy blanks, kinda like dizzy bowl or drunken cutting board pattern. Very cool, the veneer ties it all together. Thanks for sharing.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+John Fisher That's funny John, The directory on the computer and the original video file was called Crazy Blank. I wasn't really sure how to title it. Regards, Bob

[@outermostoutermost9418]

Now thats so bad a$$ i love it but my fears are be turning it and it just blows the side out of it just so much cuts and glue i don't think mine make it past drill for my tube lol great job

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I use Titebond II wood glue, it’s very stable and the blanks hold together very well. If your blanks are blowing apart while drilling clear the bit more often and pause to allow the bit to cool. Regards, Bob

[@jfmaniac5118]

Hi there, love this pen so much I may actually attempt something like this... Do you have a picture of a completely finished pen/pencil in this design?

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. I turned this blank but never assembled it into a kit. So sorry but I don’t have an example. Regards, Bob

[@helgelandandrew]

Those blanks are awesome! I've done some segmented blanks, but nothing that was quite so cool looking at the end. How much do you think those pens would sell for? New lights are probably the most underrated shop upgrade, especially for a youtuber, good call.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Andrew Helgeland Thank you Andrew, A Slimline with this blank $30.00. The price goes up with the kit choice. Regards, Bob