Make Your Own Pen Press | PART 2

[@kenzpenz]

I bought a pen press years ago, but this would have been a great project. It's all about making things that work. I am 75 years old, and I enjoy learning how to make things. Great job with the video, and I too held my breath watching while you cut the notches on the table saw.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Love the pen press. A pen press give away is a great idea, whoever thought that up is a genius. Looking forward to the contest.

[@douganelees-smith4814]

of all the many instructable videos on youtube yours is by far the best ever - thank you.

[@tefinn]

Awesome Laney! Don't worry about length or multi part videos either. I don't turn or make pens but I still sat for nearly 40 minutes and watched both vids. Why? Because your entertaining and I can still learn something! Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@joetuinstra455]

Excellent video! I built one using your plan after the 1st video and am now watching the 2nd to see if I did the rest right. I had to make mine out of 1" because that's what I had. I had to adjust a few measurements but it turned out great! You can get all the parts from a piece of wood 6 1/4 x 20 and 6 x 14. Oh I also added a little wood (wenge, yellowheart, and padauk) to the handle top and turned it. I left 1/4" at the top of the oak to make it look like a little push button.

[@mikesmukula482]

Laney, what a terrific job u did in speak I got up this wooden pen press.........TY........

[@thomasjowett9764]

Nice job, Laney! Good detail, clear explanations, great design! Always look forward to your videos! When you take your time it's so easy to follow. Appreciate it as always. I'll be making at least one of these but since I'm not making pens it'll be for something else. When I'm done I'll let you in on what it's for! LOL! Take Care and have a great week!

[@alanrodriguez3172]

thanks Laney I always enjoy your videos and building the projects

[@davidclink1425]

Very well done. Not sure I would build one but the design was a great drill to learn.

[@LaneyShaughnessy]

Thank you for watching!

[@24296333]

Hi Laney. I made one of these when I first started pen making but for the stop end I had a block with two dowel prongs in the bottom and that moved back and forth along a line of drilled holes so it could be set to whatever length was required. But I think yours is more sturdy if you get a stubborn pen part. I also turned the end of the handle before fitting just to make it a bit more comfy on the hand. A good waxing certainly helps with the movement. Many thanks for a great video. Alan

[@mtmals9786]

Nicely done. Got all the dims on a drawing. Good concept...will start building in a few days. Thanks!

[@rsauve999]

MT: can you send me the "dims on a drawing"? [e-mail]

[@williamdonnelly8783]

Hi, glad I found this video as I can now make one myself, great job and well put together, many thanks.

[@Dreamweaver_Farm]

Made your press yesterday. Haven't had a chance to use it, but wanted to thank you for providing a great alternative to purchasing one.

[@LaneyShaughnessy]

+Chris Toensing You are very welcome!!

[@LaneyShaughnessy]

It is a Pen Press (For assembling Writing Pens) The press is used to assemble the components of the pen.

[@waynebreshears2008]

Laney, What do you want to bet if you were making those notch cuts today, you would be using that new bandsaw and not doing those scary cuts on the table saw? Good job of using what you had at the time though.

[@tonyb4259]

Great little project. Shop bought presses are about £50 now (2018) so I think I'm going to have to have a go at one of these. Looks like a fun thing to do.

[@JonMadsen70]

Great project!! It will come in handy once I get my lathe :)

[@newlab20]

Really appreciate this..good job. I had an idea, you just put in real form.

[@LaneyShaughnessy]

You are welcome!

[@opalhunter1]

Thank you for sharing. I will build one.

[@ellanwood310]

much enjoyed, many thanks

[@dragonstar3121976]

great project i have an idea for you should try turning a ferro rod handle

[@shamong9]

I don't turn either, but I like the detail. Long video's with continent is fine. Keep it up.

[@mfwoodshop]

Thanks Laney Good stuff. it beats the $65 cost of a store bought

[@ericmilligan3]

Great idea Laney, but I think rather than do the bolt thing, I'll just clamp the slider to the bench where I need it to be. Thanks for the info.

[@angelaburt3266]

Yippee. I made a pen press thanks to you. How can I show you a picture?

[@DirtyMexican46]

My thoughts exactly.

[@ffrillici79]

Very nice project but how scary your finger so close to blade while you made notches!!!

[@joespina308]

1/2 ton arbor press works for me.

[@СергейГрач-р1д]

Любитель поболтать

[@MrHelmuthh]

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