How to Turn a Slim Line Pen on the Lathe (WoodLogger.com)

[@tomrutledge3981]

Just watched this with my 10 year old son. He turned his first two pens. Never saw him so excited about woodworking. Thanks for the great instruction.

[@patzwahl8341]

Thank you for the video. I made a jig and it worked perfectly!!

[@Woodlogger]

That's awesome! Glad it worked for you.

[@labrat7357]

Thanks for the video. I would suggest you clamp a simple zero clearence fence to your chop saw fence with a clamp on each side. It will help you avoid having your fingers drawn into the blade when it picks the piece of timer out of your fingers.

[@Woodlogger]

Thanks sebmaster... I never knew how easy pen turning was. A lot of diff steps, but there all very easy to do.

[@barryparks7057]

turned my first pen this week. my wife was so impressed that I think I'm on a promise. thanks for the video. I found an old broom handle in my workshop and used that as some blanks. got to experiment with basic stuff I guess.

[@catchmeifyoucan2815]

Hey man, just call them "Broompens" and you'll have a multi million dollar empire :D :D

[@Charles-q4l5q]

I use a Zebra Z grip click pen parts as my pen kit to make turned pens as it writes better than a slimline kit and cost less than $1 per pen from Amazon. No inner sleeves are used when using a 4 inch long pen blank. Have you tried this method?

[@Woodlogger]

Great tip! I have not used that before.

[@helenburdett6570]

I have made a few slimline pens but am disappointed with the refills that came with the kits as they are a little blotchy. Can you suggest a better quality refill. Thanx Graham

[@Woodlogger]

Helen Burdett Hmm.. I've mainly made slimline pens. Price seems right. I have heard good things about "summit" pens, but I've never actually made one.

[@ryanchapman2571]

I have just started making these pens but I am having an issue with the wood cracking on the end when I press the transmission in the lower part of the pen. Have you had this problem? Do you have any tips on how to prevent the cracks? Thanks and great video!

[@Woodlogger]

Hey Ryan, sorry I think I've only had that happen once when I was using a soft wood for a pen I made. I know cheap softwood will do that. Not sure if that is the same case for you or not?

[@ryanchapman2571]

The wood I was using was bubinga and also olivewood. The pen kits came from Rockler but I have recently purchased some kits from another company with better results (the transmission doesn't seem to be as hard to press into the barrels). I think I also need to invest in a pen press, I was using quick clamps and it seemed put pressure at an angle when pressing them together. Thanks for the reply and keep up the good work!

[@sebmaster35]

Really nice video. Thanks.

[@frankperry4068]

Great video! Thanks

[@bonenfant96]

Hi. I also turn pens but I apply CA Glue...... a mess every time. I ordered EEE ultrashine and Shellawax. Maybe I'll get lucky. I meant to ask you: how many coats of each? Thanks buddy.

[@Woodlogger]

I usually do two coats of the EEE, and then just a single coat of the shellawax. It's really good stuff.

[@bonenfant96]

WoodLogger Awesome. Thanks for answering.

[@Smithyy12]

hi, i have turned a few pens with different types of wood,, and also using a CA finish , but i seem to be getting white parts (spots) appearing under the CA after i have used the micro mesh pads. Any help would be grate thanks ... Ash

[@drewdavis1985]

Are you sanding between coats?

[@stevefaria]

thats a nice pen press your using, what brand is it? And do you like it?

[@Woodlogger]

Ste Farr It's a milescraft... I really like it..!

[@LowBudgetAtheon]

It's pronounced puh-dook

[@Woodlogger]

David Hagelberg Hah. I knew someone would help me with that. Thanks.