Cigar Pen Turning

[@twisterdude100]

Even better than i expected! Thank You!

[@RHumphrey]

Great to hear that, Jeff! Thanks again!

[@daveepperly2712]

Those pens are beautiful Rod. Your creation has honored the wood from which they were made. I’m a retired forester (45 years) and have taken up wood turning. My desire is to honor the forest and all the beautiful products our forests provide. You have been an inspiration. Thank you !

[@Hollybio]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@Lmon1979]

Great job God bless you

[@_zhawkeye_9808]

...yep...that really turned out looking great...👍 Matt

[@scottbeilsmith4261]

Awesome looking pen. Love those colors and the wet look it has. Very well done Rod 👍.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Scott!

[@MEGQuilts]

Very nice flames in the pen. So relaxing to watch. Thanks for sharing, and for the good advice for trying to get emergency prepared.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, and I appreciate the feedback.

[@russellstevens8461]

I like the pen very much Rod. Russell

[@robertcox338]

Really nice finish on this cigar pen.

[@robmcgrath5202]

Resin makes such a big mess but is often worth it. I've never used a skew chisel for pens, going to have to try it. Rod makes it look easy. Nice work, again.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Rob!

[@twisterdude100]

Beautiful! Can't wait to see it in person!

[@darlouthia5153]

Truly a beautiful piece of artwork. You have talent that inspires ❤

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you so much 😀 You're very kind!

[@glencrandall7051]

Well done Rod. Nice acrylic blanks. Excellent skew work. Great finish. 👍👍BTW your method of trimming the ends only works if the drill bore is dead on parallel to the blank sides. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Glen!

[@workshop4979]

Couldn’t agree more great work 👍

[@JoyceBreyer-qp6mc]

Beautiful! Purple one for me!

[@melissabarron1574]

Love the colors!,

[@workshop4979]

Amazing work

[@jameswilliams-tn2sf]

beautiful

[@matthewcienki8064]

Those colors! Wow! When you started to wet sand the pen it just glowed. Also, not to worry about chucking the pen. I could tell it was intentional. You were just testing it's durability. Quality assurance! 😁

[@RHumphrey]

haha! Yes, and I added the super glue first, so I'd have more fun cleaning it off before turning... 🤣🤪

[@clydeschuyler]

That turned out great! Hoorah I retired in 2015. I’m still a youngster.

[@AlienLeader4]

Nice I also retired in 2015. Semper Fi!!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, and congrats!! Semper Fi, Clyde

[@RHumphrey]

Congrats to you too, Alien Leader! Ooh Rah!

[@MrGeroth]

Awesome

[@ellengraham4677]

This is beautiful the colours that came through the resin absolutely work with the gun metal of the pen kit. Thank you for sharing your time with us, stay safe God Bless.😘😘🙏🙏

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Ellen!

[@ellenyager9577]

I want! I want! I want! Absolutely gorgeous! Wow! God bless! To honor your service: Semper Fi!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much my friend! (It's listed in my Etsy store 😊 no pressure, lol)

[@sonyhk3824]

Amazing beautiful. Cheers Mr Humphrey 👍

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, my friend!

[@lyndadennin7471]

I love pens and this one is definitely "groovy" ! Thanks for sharing 😎

[@RHumphrey]

haha! Thank you, Lynda!

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Beautiful pen, Rod. 😊😊

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Rob!

[@walshjp17]

Nicely done, Rod. Marine Corps colors too. Well done.

[@RHumphrey]

It did turn out to be scarlet and gold! Thank you!

[@judyrichardson5009]

Man! That has amazing color. Love the way it looks when you turn it. Just beautiful. Thank you for the video.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, Judy!

[@maddieadams75]

Very Nice, love the blank color ❤

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Maddie!

[@lyndacarter5090]

Quite pretty, reminds me of flames from a fire. Nice work.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Lynda! I hadn't noticed that, but you're right! 😊

[@jackthompson5092]

A very beautiful pen Rod.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks, Jack!

[@jeanlong4285]

Great choice of color for this pen.

[@RHumphrey]

Got a bit lucky! Thanks, Jean!

[@alansimpson596]

Good work Rod. The pen is just beautiful and it looks like pink ivory wood. Semper Fi

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, my friend!

[@jnol9009]

Color on that is really cool Rod! Another super nice project. Well done and take care.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much!

[@jarmstrong2843]

That’s a fine looking pen. The choice of hardware excellent. I like it! Semper Fi

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, John!

[@awesomecarsforever]

Impressive work my friend. That turned out to be a great looking pen. See ya soon Brother!! Have a great 4TH!!!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks, brother! See you soon.

[@cookiescoop6065]

Always beautiful work I like the solar charger. Have a great weekend ✌️

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks, Cookies! You too!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Excellent. Someone will have a beautiful pen to use. Well done.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Doug!

[@RatelLaw]

Thank’s Top. Looks great, as always

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much!

[@carolriley8472]

Very nice pen...love the color!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Carol!

[@paulwaldrop]

Nice job on the pen. Have a Happy 4th. Semper Fi.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks, you too, Paul!

[@melk.6024]

Gorgeous!❤

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! 😊

[@johnspencer1146]

That is beautiful.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, John!

[@AlienLeader4]

Very nice pen. It is awesome doing those types of blanks you see one color or combination of colors then as you go it kinda changes. Keep uo the amazing work. Semper Fi! 👽

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks again, Leader of Aliens!

[@melissaready97]

Looks like it has red hot embers with yellow glimmers, nice contrast with the gun metal.

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much! Nice description 😊

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

Beautiful!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Renae!

[@markduggan3451]

That looks great.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Mark!

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Stunning looking pen Rod. Very nice shaving off the skew which I take will be kept for future projects. Nice looking solar panel and at a reasonable price. All I would need is some sun. LOL. Take care my friend. Cheers, Huw

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks very much, Huw! I hope those clouds part for you, but I know it's the norm over there... ☔

[@prestonbyrd8443]

Looks great.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you!

[@rayworstine4399]

Good morning, R Humphrey Woodworking. The, appears red to me, pen is a beautiful project for the 4th of July. Independence Day. Even has the word, pen, included. 🇺🇲 Appreciate your review of the solar panel. My grandson is an engineer for a large U.S. solar panel company. All the best to you. Semper Fidelis. John 15: 13

[@RHumphrey]

Much appreciated, brother! All the best to you too!

[@yvonneburns2786]

You could always use the wood shavings in resin for a box to put it in or a pen stand.

[@RHumphrey]

Indeed, Yvonne! I'm a hoarder of shavings, lol 😊

[@williamellis8993]

Really nice, Rod. I'm not going to practice throwing parts around my shop, though. Are you up to a million bags of shavings yet? Bill

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

HI R HUMPHREY beautiful. love it.

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! 🤗

[@janeoverby2151]

Very pretty pen. Happy Forth of July!

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Jane! Same to you!

[@floydkershner6591]

Rod - What speed to you use when drilling the center hole? Also what speed do you use on the lathe when you first start turning the blank?

[@lindametts8573]

Rod u did it again. That is a gorgeous pin. How are u and your family doing? It's been a while since I saw your show. We have had covid and haven't felt like doing nothing. But on the mend now. Love seeing you can't wait for the next one. Linda

[@RHumphrey]

Hello Linda! We are well, thank you! I'm happy to hear you're on the mend! Welcome back, my friend.

[@rebasmirnov7507]

Love it!

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks, Reba!

[@kellis3180]

Thank you for the video it gives me ideas of what to strive for in turning beautiful job happy Fourth of July to you

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it! Same to you!

[@simonflr]

Beautiful work... Just thinking about turning a few pens myself. Newbie question: does the mandrel size have to match the pen kit tubes? Where is your favorite supply source for Pen kits and Pen turning Supplies?

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Simon! Each pen kit style requires matching bushings which fit into the tubes and provide you the proper turning dimensions to fit the pen kit hardware. So, for example, if you purchase a cigar pen kit, you'll need cigar pen bushings. More than likely, if you have a full size or midi lathe, you'll need a 2MT mandrel... but double check that in your lathe manual as it might require a 1MT. There are a host of pen kit suppliers, from Woodturningz to Penn State Industries, Craft Supplies USA, or even Amazon. Or local dealers too if you have one nearby, like Rockler. I really don't have a favorite. Hope that helps! Happy turning!!

[@bonnysmith4908]

Pretty. First like first view first comment. Lol our little achievements

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you, Bonny!! I appreciate it!

[@sakaj]

Put dental wax on ends of tube to prevent glue from getting into tubes.

[@NehpetsNosliw]

Gorgeous pen! What is the weirdest material that you made a pen out of?

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you! Hmmm... Either the coffee beans or shredded money in resin.. both a little weird I suppose, lol 😊

[@Smallathe]

Gorgeous!!! :)

[@RHumphrey]

Thank you!! 😊

[@ericmoorehead1100]

I struggle w synthetic pen blanks getting uneven surface no matter how I turn. No issues when using wood. Not sure if it lathe speed or wobble w the mandrel or ??? Enjoyed your video

[@RHumphrey]

Hmmm... not sure why it's different with the materials. I turn pens at about 2k, snug the tail stock without tightening up on the mandrel, not sure what else it could be. Maybe others can add comments here as well... lots of experienced turners in this group.

[@trurex007lee7]

Looks great. Is Edgar a Manx or just got it’s tail caught in the wrong thing?

[@RHumphrey]

Yes, a crazy Manx! He's my constant companion. Thank you!

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

Nice

[@RHumphrey]

Thanks Luie!

[@glennmoreland6457]

Good ☹🇬🇧