I made a 110$ PEN! - wood turned pen on a lathe!

[@alanhill4338]

Nice pen. The first thing I got after using a vise to assemble a pen was a pen press. Next I purchased a blank drilling vise. There is no comparison between the two. The next thing was getting blanks and pen kits at the best price I can. This is a wonderful hobby I sell enough to keep me supplied in parts.

[@HighSpeedWood]

I completely agree I don't have as much time as I used to but I'm slowly freeing up time. Maybe I'll even get a video up this year 🤣

[@PineappleElephant68]

You should try a fountain pen kit

[@HighSpeedWood]

You're absolutely right I have my eye on an expensive kit I really want to try. 🙂

[@BAILEYWOODWORKS]

Very beautiful pen! Great job!

[@HighSpeedWood]

Thanks for the great comment!

[@waynechristie2970]

great explanation of procedure to make this beautiful pen

[@HighSpeedWood]

Yes this video is much better now that it shows how to put the pen together haha.

[@cchristina00]

I can’t wait to order one of these!! Looks so good!! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@HighSpeedWood]

the next one is really nice!

[@gregeastman6662]

lay a paper towel on the bed below the blank and then spray a little water on the bit and keep the bit wet and no more smoke and you would have more room for turning if you used just the mandrel without the 4-jaw chuck, put the pen black in the 4jaw chuck and use a Jacob chuck for the squaring bit much safer, looks good at the end

[@HighSpeedWood]

Yes if it's starts doing that I probably will, I also need to sharpen or get a new drill bit haha

[@markmitchell3097]

I find epoxy to have better holding power . Both work fine

[@HighSpeedWood]

yeah i think you're right. i think im just impatient haha

[@HighSpeedWood]

The price on this pen is not fully explained but it is sold in Canadian dollars and is also sold with a usb video "the making of this pen"

[@ChuckPPhotography]

Great video!! I love the style. Could you please let me know the name of the pen kit, or where could I buy it?

[@HighSpeedWood]

It's called the virage rollerball pen kit from Lee Valley it's a great store for pen kits, they are a little on the high side but the quality is very good. I'm glad you liked the video. I got more on the way! 😀

[@ChuckPPhotography]

@@HighSpeedWood thanks! I'm just getting started so I think I'll do a couple cheap first...and then try this one.

[@HighSpeedWood]

@@ChuckPPhotography good idea slimline pen kits are generally the cheapest anywhere between 3-10$ depending on the finish of the metal. They are usually considered the beginner kit but I find they are a little more difficult as you need to get the transition from the pen tip to the wood perfect. Good luck with your new hobby it's a really good one!

[@nsmvid1]

Very unsafe to hold the blank with the mill, and with gloves. A GREAT example of what NOT to do. As has been said, UTube has 1,000's of videos on pen turning, and 10's of them are actually good and safe.

[@HighSpeedWood]

Thanks for the comment. I understand your concern, I have a disclaimer in my description about the videos I post. That being said I appreciate the feedback and will try to be more safe for my viewers.

[@crazyhorse3854]

Only a fool would pay $110.00 for that.

[@HighSpeedWood]

The price isn't fully explained in this video and now I leave the pricing out. It's sold in Canadian dollars along with a usb with the making of the pen on it. A regular pen like this without a video would be around 35-45 Canadian.