How to Make a 45 Degree Segmented Pen Blank

[@lawrencealdridge-yk6dm]

mr LL nice work

[@billrobinson8939]

Something new, to me, to try. Thanks

[@nathangould2283]

It was very interesting I learnt a lot I am a beginner thank you for sharing your experiences thank you so much😊

[@Lawrence-tg6lp]

Great video

[@davidmorgan7522]

I was thinking " he goes through a lot for just a pen" ! But the end result is fantastic ! Thanks very much for sharing Lynn .... a great lesson in patience !! Take care, Dave

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+David Morgan Thanks David, yea you can't get in a hurry when doing the segmenting. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@robertgaritano7718]

Second video I have watched from you. And will subscribe.

[@joeromanak8797]

Very handsome. Love the contrast of figured dark wood and straight grain light. Beautiful CA finish. 😎👍

[@edwinleach4013]

I really like your method of squaring up the ends of the pen blank. Great Idea.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Edwin Leach Thanks, it works well for me and I never split or tear out a blank like I've had happen with barrel trimmers.

[@patrickgilbert7289]

Unreal! True artist. I'll be using the drill press technique on my next assembly.

[@kevinsneddon2116]

Thanks for an informative video, quite inspirational. It has helped to take my pen turning to a new level.

[@samterian7694]

no doubt you are a well organized, knowledgeable artist/craftsman who like to help others become good at this craft, thank you.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+sam terian Thank you Sam, and thanks for watching.

[@davidwinch7997]

Well done Lynn. thanks for sharing. Dave Winch, Beachmere. Queensland, Australia

[@mvecellio1]

Great idea with the alcohol. I have had blanks come apart with aluminum without it.

[@brianroyle2533]

Very nice job, using drill press is a good idea to could make a tool to go into the chuck nylon or similar

[@071453Baxter]

My goodness, that mesquite is a beautiful wood. I knew it was really good for smoking Briskets, but I never realized it was so beautiful.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Hey John it’s pretty good for both uses. Thanks

[@kennyboothe7544]

Awesome. Really like the idea for trimming the ends with sandpaper on the lathe and using the drill press for assembly and keeping the drill bit cool.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Kenny Boothe Hey Kenny, thanks for the comment and a special thank you for watching. I appreciate it .

[@edwinleach7401]

Great pen. Thanks for the video.

[@HDCWC]

Beautiful pen. Picked up some good techniques from you. Thanks!

[@georgebrill3072]

Beautiful pen and a very educational video. Thanks for sharing

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thanks George

[@joeromanak8797]

Another work of art. Great job.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thanks Joe for watching and your kind words.

[@icespeckledhens]

Very nice pen. Thanks James

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thanks James

[@orelygarcia]

Great instruction and beautiful pen Lynn, thumbs up.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thank you sir - it is always good to hear from you.

[@melissabarron1574]

Love your style! The pen style is also great 👍

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

You are to kind!

[@alathorne1]

Nice video. Full of interesting little tips and advice. Much appreciated. Good looking pen.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Timothy Higgins Thanks Timothy I appreciate you watching.

[@DKWalser]

Lynn -- Thanks for this video. You may have helped me resolve an issue I was having with some segmented blanks I had made. They were coming apart after drilling. I think I may have gotten the epoxy too hot when I drilled the blanks. Your tip of using denatured alcohol (and showing how much time you take to drill) may be the solution I was looking for.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+David Walser hey thanks foe watching David, yea just make sure the epoxy is cured (don't rush that) and be patient drilling with. Sharp bit and I think you'll reduce your failures. I still have failures from time to time but not as often as I once did. Thanks for the comment.

[@lorib528]

Another amazing video. I think I will try this. Thanks for sharing.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Lori B Thanks Lori, good luck.

[@anklebiterwoodworks2818]

Sweet pen. Love the aluminum insert. Nice idea.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+AnkleBiter Woodworks thank you, aluminum can really add to a pen, I appreciate your comments

[@colojeeper2003]

Good video and cool pen. Learn a little each time I watch one of your videos.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+colojeeper2003 Thanks I'm glad you find them useful.

[@stevelowe340]

another great video Lynn and again you have aided me in my progress in making segmented pens thanks buddy

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+steve lowe you are welcome Steve, if you think it worthy spread the word about my channel.

[@davesloansnakehunter]

Nice video and good audio that picks up all of the steps.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thanks Dave - I hope it helps - Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@valborchardt3596]

What a lovely pen, hope the person you made it for likes it, take care

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thanks Val - it was very much appreciated.

[@johnh621]

Very nice pen Lynn.

[@charruauno386]

Nice work, thank you for sharing and have a good day.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thank you

[@alexiacullo3586]

Great pen 👏 Great instructions 👏 Haven't made one yet but you have inspired me to try 😮✍🏻️😎

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Alex Iacullo Thanks Alex, I love that particular kit. Good luck and send me a photo if you get one made. Thanks for watching

[@stevelowe340]

I will do that Mate I highly recommend your chanell to who ever will listen to me thanks again mate

[@andrewross1639]

Nice pen Lynn. I do some celtic knots, but I may have a trial effort at your design. Thanks for previous vids..

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+andrew ross Thanks Andrew for watching

[@jan-roarbernhardsen7626]

Intresting and i learn a lot to see your videos. Thanks

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Jan-Roar Bernhardsen thanks for watching

[@robertevans6481]

Great video. Like to see this one cause a it's a pen that I will make one of these kits. thanks for sharing.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Hey Robert good to hear from you - it is a great kit.

[@CarlJacobson]

Very nice Lynn, the pen kit looks great too.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Carl Jacobson thanks Carl, I love this kit. Thanks for following and commenting.

[@derekwilliamson5442]

Lynn, I shiver when I see you using your fingers to remove the shavings. Aluminium shavings will rip your skin

[@spencerbrown2594]

Awesome pen!

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thank you Spencer.

[@petercartwright9403]

Could you use the same pattern with two brass tubes for a slimline pen. Love the channel.

[@scollier2826]

very nice pen

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Shane Collier thanks Shane

[@summerswoodworking]

very nice looking pen

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Summers Woodworking Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@richardray8280]

Like your ideas, very nice results, thank you for your videos, and the top of your head looks good too.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thanks Richard -

[@bobleeswoodshop7919]

Very nice job!!!! Regards BobLee

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Robert Lee / Bob Lee's woodshop. Thanks Bob

[@keithnorman3519]

Drill a small pilot hole first. Works for me.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+keith norman thanks Keith for sharing and watching.

[@ericmilligan3]

That's a great looking pen Sir. Sometimes when I use aluminium I get discolouration on the wood, the light wood in particular. How would you prevent that from happening?

[@edwinleach4013]

Since I have many common size bits, I just change bits out when they get hot. For me it is easier.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Edwin Leach I'm glad you have that luxury, I have to keep them cool while drilling. Thanks for the comment and for watching.

[@mickmotly4083]

Perfectly executed Mr.Lacey! If I may may point out something I have run into lately. The brass tubes on pen kits I have been receiving from different sources have been scuffed up as you say , but I have noticed a thin film of , what appears to be lacquer, I have been removing this with a piece of my 100 grit sand paper and scuffing them myself. I want to make doubly sure I have a proper bond. I dont know if you have run into this or not but I would appreciate a reply from you on whether the lazerline kits have this very very thin coating on the brass tubes.. Excellent video as always Sir, and thank you for sharing the "tricks of the trade" with all of us out here in "tube land". PS I now know why Bob collaborated with you on that one video!

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Hey Mick, I hadn't paid any notice to a thin film as you say but I always scuff up pen tubes and clean with denatured alcohol and have never had an issue. Thanks for watching.

[@mickmotly4083]

Yes Sir I understand the only reason I said anything about that was because in the video you mentioned that this pen tube came scuffed already and you didnt show you scuffing it up ,,,so just thought I would mention that .. thanks so much for the reply and kind words!

[@derekwilliamson5442]

These kits are known as ‘Zeta’ in UK. About 8-9 dollars each

[@arturobernal3378]

¿Donde puedo comprar una de estas plumas?

[@ralphklein9042]

fnatastic work

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thank you Ralph

[@arhaught]

Thanks Lynn! Great KZbin I really like the way you set up your table saw. Do you have a KZbin for how you made the fixture on your table saw?

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+arhaught Thanks you, I really like my segmenting sled wind yes there is a two part video on how I made the sled titled "How to make a segmenting sled". Thanks for watching

[@duggerin]

Nice work... I learned some new things I will be using... do you buy the aluminum at the hardware store?

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Hey Mike - Thanks for watching and yes I think I bought an aluminum sheet at Hobby Town. I have also used aluminum soft drink cans. But when I do I take the time to strip all the coatings from both sides. Thanks again.

[@dondavis769]

Hey Lynn, I really appreciate your video--one quick question--what and where did you get the dust collector intake 'hood' that is mounted to your lathe--I really want one of those!! Thanks--Don

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Don Davis Hi Don, that came from Rockler. It is almost to small for a mini lathe but it does work well. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@richardray8280]

Have you tried air or vacuum to keep the drill bit cool?

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Hey Richard - yes I have but both are noisy and this works for me. Thanks for the thought and for watching.

[@ericmilligan3]

Sorry Lynn I should have said this happens when I sand the blank.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Eric Milligan thanks Eric and that has happened to me several times, particularly when I use rougher sand paper. I don't have as much trouble when I use 320 or 400 grit. It still happens accession ally. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@terrylanning8462]

After sanding you micro meshed with water or alcohol on wood ????

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Hey Terry - After sanding I apply CA finish then micro mesh with water. Thanks for watching

[@robertmauk1181]

Everything, including that "Falcon" sold out over there. Not good for business, eh?

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Sorry but they seam to be sold out a lot. Thanks for watching

[@alfkey4155]

@7:55 and imflamable

[@jimmiehall1930]

Talk too much.