Modified Slim Line Pen from Figured Cedar

Modified Slim Line Pen from Figured Cedar
I showed a photo of a modified Slimline pen over on Facebook a couple weeks ago and was flooded with requests to make a video showing how the pen was made.
I had a few hours before closing down the temporary shop and decided to film the process for everyone interested.
Regards,
Bob
Dusty Dog Woodworks Amazon Store:
Gary House
bit.ly/DustyDog...
If you need something quicker, fell free to email Gary at: [e-mail]
Robert Montgomery is in the process of building his website, I will update this information once I have the address.
My Facebook address:
/ 992853487406788
Mailing address for shop stickers:
Bob Blanford
P.O. Box 114
Newburgh, IN 47629-0114

[@Whoozerdaddy]

Nice pen. Just one note - drill bits have *flutes,* arrows have flights.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I always mess that up in my videos. Regards, Bob

[@68jacen]

another tip for drilling, stop short, and then cut off to reveal the hole. i have had issues with acrylic blanks exploding, but this put a stop to it.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you, This is an excellent tip. Regards, Bob

[@stephanie09.11]

Fun watching these old videos and how much you have upgraded your tools and method.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Stephanie, I have a rats time watching them some times. I often think I should remake them with todays tools and methods. Regards, Bob

[@brentnicol6391]

Hi Bob. I see this is five years ago and it is 05H00 in the morning in Cape Town South Africa. I watched this video and I am on my way to my little workshop to try this modification. Great one this and thank you for sharing. As always beautiful pen.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Brent, Send me a photo of your finished pen, I’d love to see it. Regards, Bob

[@grampymeyer6603]

%years old, and I'm just seeing it.. Have to try it out THANX (belated) for posting.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. I’m happy you liked the video. 😃 Regards, Bob

[@PinItRight1]

Thanks Bob, Now between the Pencil trick without the band and the Modified Slimline Pen trick, I can make some beautiful Pen and Pencil Kits. This is so AWESOME!!!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Jerry Dionisio Thank you Jerry, I especially like the pencil kits made this way and carry one every day. Bob

[@adamvancamp327]

Absolutely love this pen.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Adam. Regards, Bob

[@dondavis769]

Hospital a few years back and the put me in a coma for 9 weeks and when I woke up I had lost all the nerves in my feet--so it's been super hard to keep my shop squared away--good luck getting yours rolling again quickly! Keep us posted on your idea for a single body pen that uses a Parker style refill!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Don, I really hate to hear that. I hope you're able to find ways to work around the nerve damage. I can't imagine what you're going through. I have made a note in my shop book and once I get the chance, I'll attempt a Parker style one piece. Regards, Bob

[@jerrybell4362]

That sure is a great looking pen, Bob. I'm sure the lady will love it. Beautiful wood.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Jerry, That cedar was amazing and really added to toy wow factor. Regards, Bob

[@raystevens687]

Good job I've seen this video before but I need refresher course on how to do your pen 🖊 I really like that pen for sure. I've got some Ceder from a dead tree we had to take down. I've turned a bowl with it now going for a pen 🖊.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Awesome! It’s good that you already know the wood and how it turns, it will make a great pen. Regards, Bob

[@billsbasementworkshop1902]

Nice one Bob, I'm going to try this. I never use my drill press to bore the blanks, It's not accurate enough for a blank that size. I now use my new lathe, which I will be doing a review on soon. i put the blank into the scroll chuck, make sure it is at 90 degrees to the bed with a an engineering square and drill with my jackobs chuck, I find this more accurate. Once again a very nice and informative video. Regards, Bill.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Hello Bill, I just got a #2 Morse taper Jacobs Chuck and a set of Nova jaws. I didn't use them to drill this hole because the bit was so long and there was quite a bit of wobble. Regards, Bob

[@jeffreycole4484]

I just have got into making pens on my penstate commander woodlark I purchased a yr ago had not used it till this year got it to just turn pens and I wanted to do something different on slim line pens and this is a great idea for a different style than just a plain simple slim line pen enjoyed your video keep up the great work

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Jeffrey. Regards, Bob

[@geraldyoung264]

Made two of these today, blew the first one out at the front... second one went ok. I will be making more of them. Thanks for your video.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Gerald, I'm glad you got it to work. Take a look at this video, it's a modified mechanical pencil. Maybe you want to make a set. Regards, Bob kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIu2k32eocSris0

[@billrobinson8939]

Great idea. Lucky for me that I have a sawmill close by and he saves me lots of unique pieces of wood. Yesterday, I cut a scrap of quilted maple into enough blanks for a dozen pens. I have a cedar piece that ill cut up today. I dont think it will be as nice as the ones you got, but its cedar and cedar always looks great. Thanks for the excellent way to add some flair to the slim/fun line pen kits

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Bill. That’s awesome that you can mill your own wood. Regards, Bob

[@billrobinson8939]

I have 2 cedar boards that are 66" by 14". Gojng to make a waterfall table. The top will have an acrylic inset that is 24 x 30 x1/2 thick. They were 1 slab at the sawmill that we cut in half to transport in my SUV. So they will be a perfectly matched waterfall. I should have some decent cutoffs to play with. I only got into pens to teach a neighbor lady how to do them. Plus I have close to 100 pen kits that came with my used lathe. I really love the use of slimline into a 1 piece pen. Beautiful. Now, her son makes the pens and sends them here and sells them at craft shows. We share a tent, I sell bowls, boards, rolling pins, honey dippers. Everything except pens. I've only made about 8, so far, but each one is getting better. I'm basically using your CA finishing process (I'm out of thin, so 7/8 coats of medium with the micro mesh polishing. Plus no plastic polish so I used a high price liquid car polish that did a good job.) I'm ordering some thin and some Hut tonight. I'm 84 and don't want to waste away in the lounge chair watching soaps. Thanks for all the videos and the great ideas. BR

[@fredlewis1945]

I have to say I must echo Chris's comment. I also am just getting started, you just turned a boring pin kit into something fun and nice.Great job!!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Fred. Regards, Bob

[@genecooksey3871]

I know it's been 4 years since you made this video but I just had to see how you made Slimline work with one straight blank loved it thanks for sharing your video Gene Cooksey woodworking

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Gene. Regards, Bob

[@frankdellaria218]

Great idea. I just got home from work and I had to make one for my wife. Came out beautiful. I know she will love it. Thanks

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Frank, I'm glad you gave it a try. Regards, Bob

[@vinceearl4240]

Thank you for this. It opens up so many possibilities without having to go to the more expensive pen kits.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Vince. I have a play list on my channel of modified pens. Maybe 4 or 5 slimline mods in it. Regards, Bob

[@anthonystone7578]

Great idea for changing a slimline pen and that piece of timber was beautiful thank you for this video.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Anthony. Regards, Bob

[@TheFoolOfaTook]

One time my dad gave me a modified slim line blank all prepped and said “you can do whatever you want with it” so I did the turning but I added ridges it came out really nice but the sanding was ANNOYING! It was my second pen it came out so pretty and comfortable

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Nice, Ridges are a pain to sand. I stick with smooth surfaces. Regards, Bob

[@Lunartrek]

That is a beautiful pen and a cool idea. My only criticism is that it might be a little difficult for some women (some guys too) to extract the nib end for a refill. Might need whoever opens her jars to help her replace the refill. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you.

[@mikebettis1804]

Thanks Bob!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Mike. Regards, Bob

[@chrismarkert7673]

BEAUTIFUL PEN!!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Chris. Regards, Bob

[@CarlJacobson]

Beautiful pen Bob! Thanks for all the great tips too. Take care, Carl

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Carl, I appreciate you watching and commenting. Regards, Bob

[@chriscarey6614]

Thank you. I like the way you point out the flaw in the blank and don’t cover anything up fantastic pen thanks once again

[@j.d.ransom6721]

Wow! Beautiful pen. Looking forward to seeing your new shop.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you J.D., I've shut down the temp shop for now. I have one more video in the hopper then that's it until I move in. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Regards, Bob

[@stevecorry2118]

Absolutely lovely pen. Can't wait to try it and will be honored to send a picture to you.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Steve, I’m looking forward to your photos. Regards, Bob

[@norm5785]

Thank you for doing this for us.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@chartle1]

I was making one of these last night and remember another tip/warning. When you glue in the one fixed tube you shouldn't "pump" in the glue. It can create a ridge or drops of glue in front of the tube that for a normal pen would be trimmed off but for this design could interfere with the loose tube. I partially inserted the tube without glue, applied the thick CA to the tube and then just spun the tube as I pushed it in. I guess with CA the excess may soak into the wood but I could see more issues with epoxy and poly glue.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Good point Cliff, I'm going to make modified pen with a closed end, what are your thoughts on glue build up for that?

[@chartle1]

+RJBWoodTurner I have one of those in the back of my mind and the way I planned on doing it was to use a transfer pipet and CA. Its a long disposable medicine dropper like device. I could suck up some CA and mark the pipet on how far it would have to go it before applying the glue. www.amazon.com/Plastic-Transfer-Pipettes-Gradulated-Pack/dp/B011R1HPDU/ref=lp_318122011_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1453037937&sr=1-1 My wife works in a research lab so she can grab me a few. But what about epoxy on on a bamboo skewer? But it would be tough for a slimline, the glob of glue would be about the size of the 7mm hole. There are also long precision CA glue bottle tips that could deliver the CA far down into the tube. Or even hypodermic syringes with long thick needles. www.google.com/search?q=ca+glue+applicator+tips&safe=off&sa=X&rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS586US586&biw=1920&bih=979&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&ved=0ahUKEwjAqv-q_rDKAhXJ8z4KHR6nAYIQsAQIQw But even if you got glue on the sides of the blank, inserting the tube would tend to clean off the sides and it should collect at the bottom of the hole. As long as it didn't fill up the head space between the end of the tube and the end of the ink refill you should be ok. You could also drill the hole a little bit longer to collect this glue. Just keep it vertical until the glue sets.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Excellent thoughts. I'll put my mi d to work too and see what I can come up with.

[@jimpaton7630]

Food for thought when I start my pen turning, thank you.Jim

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Jim. Regards, Bob

[@fordwaters8335]

I've done this with pencil kits. Turns out really nice. Great job.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Ford Waters I also have a video on the pencil kits. I just did three pen and pencil sets this way. They make great gifts for grads. Regards, Bob

[@penrodgarage5699]

This is a great idea for a pen! I got some cedar wood from my school (I always go dumpster diving in my woods class because there is a bunch of great wood that my teacher doesn't need). I think I'm going to make one for my friend tomorrow. I can't wait! Thanks 👍🏼👊🏼

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Your welcome, I'm glad you like the pen design. Way to go on the wood, I hate letting good wood go to waste. I say if it's useable, snag it, especially if it's in the dumpster. Regards, Bob

[@SilverBack.]

Outstanding piece

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Douglas, Regards, Bob

[@earlrumble1692]

AW RIGHT, AW RIGHT! AW RIGHT!!! This is exactly what I have been looking for! I have a lot of friends that, like me, have problems gripping the smaller (thinner?) pens. While I like the slimline for its cost and ease, I have never liked the restriction of having the hour glass figure. The procedure that you have shown will enable me to provide my friends with a quality pen that they can actually hang on to. Well done my friend!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Earl, This method allows almost unlimited options for thick design, I love it. Regards, Bob

[@chartle1]

One other tip/warning with this design that I don't think is brought up here or in the video. You really have to make a fatter slim line. If you turned this down to regular slimline size there wouldn't be enough material at the non-tube end and you could crush it easier especially when changing the ink. There is a work around and I'm pretty sure this is addressed in the library at the IAP. You drill out the "non tube" end and glue in a short section of 8 mm tube. This will then support the pen at that end and slip over the 7 mm tube. I have researched this and supposedly the 8 mm tubes at Pen State for their pencils are just a little less in diameter than other 8 mm tubes.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Cliff Hartle Thank you Cliff, This is very valuable information. I have several 8mm pen tubes from Penn State, I will have to see how the compare to the 7mm tubes. Regards,Bob

[@cheerabs1870]

Well done! great information in the video! My daughter is a new pen turner, can't wait to show her this video so she can try this technique.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. 😀 I hope she does give the modified pen a try they are unique looking and fun to make. Regards, Bob

[@laleniaseifert296]

I’m so excited about this! I gave it a try with antler on a pen and a mechanical pencil. They were so much fun. Thank you!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you for giving it a try. Regards, Bob

[@billrobinson8939]

Update. I've made 5 of the 1 piece slims so far. A cedar that blew up at the front due to a catch at a tiny knot. But I saved it with CA. 2 figured maple that are really nice, a segmented figured maple with an East India Rosewood band that is beautiful. And another segmented that the CA joint failed so I re glue with 2 part epoxy. Which also failed when I was pressing in the cap and clip. Glued it back with CA and activator but didn't use an interior dowel to line up the 45° angles. So, of course the sections were slightly off. Enough that the front nib section wouldn't go in all the way. Ruined by a dumb mistake. First failure out of a dozen. Not bad but disappointing. Thanks for al. Your excellent videos.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Think how much you’ve learned from those failed pens. I’m currently working on Herring Bone blanks and have made probably 20 of them and so far none have been turned into a pen. Each one is a little better than the last. Eventually I’ll have the process figured out. It’s all about learning and improving. Regards, Bob

[@cigarsmoka9741]

Great idea! The slimline is a bit skinny for me and I don't like the wasp look when making it fatter. This solves that problem. As for the idea, it seems every time I come up with one the age old saying "There's nothing new under the sun" seems to apply. Still, you thought of it on your own and were kind enough to share, so thank you.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Cigar Smoka Thank you, I really like making the Slimlines this way. It allows more of the blank to show and less is the manufactured hardware. I also made a mechanical pencil using this method. It turned out really cool too. Regards, Bob

[@joespina308]

I like this so much I bought 5 cedar blanks from Gary and turned a one piece pen only I added a comfort grip. Makes it less slippery and can extend the refill easier without grabbing the nib. I have a photo and would like to show you but don't know how on youtube.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

The photo was awesome, thank you for sharing. I hope you told Gary what you were making. Regards, Bob

[@mayvalauzon5060]

Great video well done shows a much better look without small ring

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@rustyul]

Very pretty pen! Never seen figured cedar and I occasionally turn some trees into boards!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. I'm not sure where he got it but he does have more if your interested in any. Gary House at Dusty Dog Woodworks on Amazon.com. Regards, Bob

[@ron2382]

That's a great idea. I'm out of CA right now, but I'm going to go epoxy a couple beautiful blanks together tonight with some fancy wood I haven't wanted to cut for slimline kits. I believe I've mentioned before I just started turning and bought that style pen kits to learn on. so glad I have a new option and can use some of my nicer wood I use for knife handles. This pen turning is addictive! There should be a warning label on the kits. I love red cedar. You made a stunning pen. I live in NC so I've had access to red cedar since I was a kid just whittling away and enjoying the smell. sorry for the long post, have a great day

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Ron Parrott Thank you Ron, This is one of my favorite ways to make a Slimline because it lets me show the maximum amount of the blank. Cedar is a beautiful wood and the fragrance is a nice bonus. Regards, Bob

[@wildlifefreq]

Excellent! I am fairly new to wood turning and decided that pens might be nice for gifts this Christmas. I wasn't really enthralled with the 2 piece design of the slimline kit I had, so this is perfect! One less thing to mess up, too haha. Thanks for the great tutorial! Excuse me while I run out to my shop and give it a go!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Also give the Sierras, Wall Street 2s, and monarchs a look. They’re all one piece kits and much better quality than slimlines. There also east to turn. Regards, Bob

[@wildlifefreq]

@@RJBWoodTurner thanks!!!

[@wbarnett22]

Great pen and this was the first time I had seen a modified Slimline pen. Great job!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+wbarnett22 Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@nurseboy9999]

very nice I never thought of doing that I will try thanks I need some flame cedar that is really nice wood

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Try Benny Ray Watkins and Jules McNeil they may be able to get some cedar burl.

[@Troy_Campbell]

This method works out very well, I have made half a dozen or so and they turn out great. This method works especially well for pen/stylus kits allowing me to turn a two sided design to accommodate the pen on one side and the stylus on the other.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Hello Troy, I'm glad this works for you. It really is a versatile method. I'd love to see a photo of one of your two sides pens some time. Regards, Bob

[@MrYingvar]

Great video Bob.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Stephen Johnson Thank you Stephen. I also have one on a modified mechanical pencil so you can make a set. Bob

[@douglasschultz9730]

That's a cool change for a slimmline! I differently am going to do some of these. I have 5 slimline kits. Thanks Bob!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Douglass. Regards, Bob

[@gabrielsainz5433]

Very impressive!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Gabriel Sainz Thank you Gabriel.

[@jimrecord6505]

Instead of blue tape, I use polyethylene(PE) gloves when doing a CA finish. I checked with a CA glue manufacture and they said that PE gloves were the best. That is what they use for the CA glue bottles and what they specify for protection when handling CA glue.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you for the tip Jim, I've only used gloves a couple of times and they were Latex. I ended up getting the finger stuck to my blank. I haven't used them since. I may have to try again with the PE gloves. Regards, Bob

[@willpreston5566]

You very good at making pens

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Will. Regards, Bob

[@williesims7224]

Bob that is a fantastic idea. I made one the day after I saw your video and it turned out great. I'm going to try this on other twist type pens and see how they work.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Willie, If it works out, let me know. Regards, Bob

[@Azurko]

I've re-started making pens and have TONS of blanks that have beautiful figure in them but it made me sad to have to cut into them. Now I've got the perfect use for them!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Charles, Cutting a beautiful blank is a tough thing to do. The finished pen will make It worth it though. Regards, Bob

[@JimE6243]

That's nice. Gotta try that. Enjoy the move and the new shop. JimE

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Jim, If you try it, please send photos. Regards, Bob

[@marceaton3128]

Never been a fan of the slimline pen. I have a bunch of them I will be turning in this manner. Thanks for sharing this RJ.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Marc Eaton Thank you Marc, This is a great way to show off the blank. Regards, Bob

[@Michaelsmith1952]

Just fired off an email to Gary for some cedar and the flame box elder. I can hardly wait to get some of this beautiful wood. As. of today(14 November) his website is not functional. Love your pens and method of teaching. Keep em comming!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I know Gary had some health problems a while back, He may have gotten out of the business. I haven't been in touch with him in a very long time. If you get a hold oh him, please let me know and send me his contact info. I'd be interested in talking to him and purchasing some of that beautiful wood too.Regards,Bob

[@trevorvesey6742]

Thanks Bob that is beautiful wood and I now know how the mechanism works looking forward to seeing you in your new shop good luck and best wishes

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Trevor, Have a Happy Thanksgiving. Regards, Bob

[@glenmckelvey5952]

Great job and a beautiful piece of wood.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Glen, I absolutely loved that cedar and will of using it again. Regards, Bob

[@l.e.t.1609]

Stunning

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@eaglegolfj12]

That is awesome looking cedar.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you, I wish I could get more. Regards, Bob

[@brucejohnson3582]

Love that Figured Cedar!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Bruce Johnson Thank you Bruce. Regards, Bob

[@ChuckMcGhee]

Great video Bob. I love this idea for modifying a slimline pen. I think I will try it this weekend.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Chuck, Send me a photo if you do, I'd love to see it. Regards, Bob

[@mikeygee2465]

I have just started watching videos on pen turning. Really enjoy yours! I have turned one Slimline pen at Woodcraft. Great class! I remember thunking how I didn’t like the 2 pieces. I love this. I can’t wait to try it. What a great video.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Congratulations Mikey, I appreciate you watching my videos.

[@canadian.scrollworks]

Excellent pen. Thanks for showing this one to us. Regards, Chuck...

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Your welcome Chuck, Thank you for watching and commenting. Regards, Bob

[@mikesmukula482]

What a nice pen! & Thank You for your Step by Step directions!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Mike. Regards, Bob

[@cejkwo100]

Wow, what a beautiful piece of wood. I really like the pen, gonna have to give this a try.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you, If you give it a try please send photos, I love seeing what everyone else is making. Regards, Bob

[@bradturbo44]

Thank you for all your tips all the best john from uk

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you John. Regards, Bob

[@JohnHall-pt9ji]

Awesome. Definitely gonna make these.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+John Hall Thank you John. Regards, Bob

[@marklawson8346]

Lovely pen and I think that’s the best design modification 😊👍🏻

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Mark. Regards, Bob

[@josephpepecastillo717]

Great idea

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Joseph, Regards, Bob

[@rgoodleaf]

What a cool idea!! I'm in the process of making a couple of comfort grip pens...without the rubber grip and without the center trim ring. In place of the trim ring I'm using a small piece of corian glued to the top blank. This required a slightly longer top tube, but an easy fix. I'm planning to turn the blanks almost down to the comfort grip bushing, then remove the bushing, put the blanks together on the mandrel and sand them as if they were one piece. I'll re-insert the bushing and finish the blanks. I hope it all works out like I planned!!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I don't like to use that rubber grip either. I like the idea of the Corian. When I've made pens without a center band, out of wood, as you barrel trim, stop short and apply some thin C/A to the ends of the pen. Let it soak in and dry then finish trimming. I find that I get a much smoother action between the two halves if its not just end grain to end grain. Regards, Bob

[@rgoodleaf]

+RJBWoodTurner Hi Bob, I don't think I can post pictures here, but I'll try to send you a picture of the finished pens. One is stabilized redwood burl with a CA finish, the other is Ziricote with OB shine juice finish. They came out pretty decent.Rich

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Feel free to email the photo, My address is [e-mail]. Regards, Bob

[@rgoodleaf]

+RJBWoodTurner The email is on it's way!!Thanks,Rich

[@TheSafecrkr1]

that blank was amazing. I live in Florida, cedar trees are everywhere but I've never seen grain like that. I came to this video because you sent me here. (from the DNA pen make) thanks, Jim

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+jim renderer Thank you Jim, That cedar blew me away too. My buddy Garry over at Dusty Dog Woodworks sent that to me. I'd love to have a couple hundred board feet of it. Regards, Bob

[@TheSafecrkr1]

:-)

[@richardrickcord5952]

from rick R. Most impressed! Off I go now to my workshop to make one . Best wishes . R.R.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Richard, I really like this modification. Regards, Bob

[@armdaMan]

Hello there from down across the Pond in South Africa Thanks for making and sharing this superb Video. Absolutely great. Gonna be the only way we'd love to make our Pens. All the best aRM

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@armdaMan]

@@RJBWoodTurner Hello there Bob. One quick Q !!! Where'd U source Your long Brass from ??? Pray do tell TIA ATB aRM

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I got the brass on eBay.

[@madebyskateboarding8142]

this is great.... i've never been a fan of that ring on the slimlines. can't wait to try it. A little tip for ca finishing- instead of blue tape, just save the tiny little ziploc bags from your pen kits, and use those as little finger covers. thanks for sharing all this info with us!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Made BySkateboarding Thank you. I haven’t tried the baggies yet. I do have a bunch of them. Regards, Bob

[@madebyskateboarding8142]

RJBWoodTurner give them a try. Just make sure they're not dusty, and only apply a small amount of CA at a time. Since the plastic doesn't absorb any of the CA, you'll need to use way less than with paper towels.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Made BySkateboarding Thank you For the advise. Regards, Bob

[@walshjp17]

Nicely done Bob. I especially like the fact that you worked with your 'customer' to design a pen that is just right for her. Don Ward wrote a brilliant book on modifying slimline pens -- Turning Modified Slimline Pens: Beyond the Basics. It has become almost a bible for me when it comes to slimlines and there is a picture of a 'longwood' slimline on the cover. I highly recommend this valuable guide; it is available on Amazon.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you John, I will look up that book as I am very interested in modified pens. Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@slowfootlabeef704]

Fantastic!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Sarah Lawrence Thank you Sarah. Regards, Bob

[@BEdmonson85]

Next time when you clean out the chips when drilling the blank, make sure you get them out of the flutes of the drill bit too. I think that's what was causing the trouble when you were drilling the blank. Cheers from GA. Nice pen by the way. Love it!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+BEdmonson85 Thank you for the info. Regards, Bob

[@markblanchard5045]

That's some great looking cedar! Love it!!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Mark. Regards, Bob

[@ArkansasVapergmailcom]

I will definitely be trying this one. Thank you sir for showing us that. Jay

[@RJBWoodTurner]

You are welcome Jay, Your going to enjoy making this style pen, I love that you get to show more of the blank and that it is uninterrupted. Regards, Bob

[@cezarlorenzini]

Very nice!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Cesar. Regards, Bob

[@wiresmith2398]

tape on the fingers! brilliant! thank you!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Wire Smith Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@ronaldainaire7086]

Wonderful video! Will be trying this method very shortly. No more matching grain or critical blends on center sleeve.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I love this style for mechanical Pencils. Regards, Bob

[@chootrain57]

Great idea and absolutely beautiful wood, will give it a try

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+lionel wainford Thank you Lionel. Regards, Bob

[@peterstewart9376]

Pretty cool! Nice modification! I'm trying this out for sure Regards, Peter

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Peter, It's very easy and opens up a lot real estate for personalization and design experiments. Regards, Bob

[@swizthernaux8168]

so far all your pens are awesome looking

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Mr.Ruthless Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@dondavis4297]

Great video. Keep up the good work.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Donald. Regards, Bob

[@geraldyoung264]

I've never seen this done before, looks amazing. Will try it

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Gerald. Regards, Bob

[@grantliddiard9508]

Love it Bob. I can’t wait to try this. Cheers mate

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Grant. Regards, Bob

[@oaksho]

Very nice Bob, a great idea and a great end result. The blank looks beautiful and I like the flame look to the grain, it's a thumbs up from me Sir. All the best Tony

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Tony, I was impressed with the blank too, I've never seen Cedar like that before. Regards, Bob

[@mvecellio1]

Thanks for the video. Great job and beautiful wood.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+mvecellio1 Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@lawrencealdridge-yk6dm]

nicely done

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Lawrence. Regards, Bob

[@4993dazz]

Love the way the pen turned out. I've just got myself a lathe and only made one pen so far but looking forward to making more. Thanks for the video.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Darren morris Thank you Darren and have fun, that’s what it’s all about. Regards, Bob

[@DavidJones-cl8hh]

I know this video is older, but thanks for the video i made one tonight and i like it, definately going to make more.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+David Jones Thank you David, Here’s a play list with a modified Slimline mechanical pencil so you can make a set. kzbin.info/aero/PLd8OGJeP3PxlDjVHgTfpIYusnINeKy8e_ Regards, Bob

[@davidpate8320]

great job !

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you David. Regards, Bob

[@ceddiesmallz]

nice will be trying it today,greatwork.Thank you sir.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Charles. Regards, Bob

[@teddyt4989]

You did make a beautiful pen. I enjoyed watching you technique and will make a few pen using it. Thank you

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Teddy. Regards, Bob

[@MikeWaldt]

Gorgeous pen Rob, and thanks for all the extremely useful tips. Take care Mike

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Mike, Wish I was going to be in the U.K. So I could come to the symposium. I hope it is a hive success. Regards, Bob

[@MikeWaldt]

+RJBWoodTurner Thanks for the good wishes Bob. By the way just turned two of these pens, and they are great, and quick to do, thanks again for the tips on how to make them. Cheers Mike

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Your welcome Mike, I'm glad you gave them a try. I wish I could take credit for developing this method but I found many references to them on the web. Regards, Bob

[@coscazalet]

Loved this pen tut...I'm not watching these videos in order, but I always learn some thing new! Probably the most creative pen-turner on the web...

[@RJBWoodTurner]

+Andy Laws Thank you Andy, I really appreciate that comment. Regards, Bob

[@davidmorgan7522]

Great pen Bob! Thanks for sharing and the new way to make a pen. I use cedar in pens, Christmas ornaments, bottle stoppers and many other things. I like the fact that each piece is different except for the beautiful designs, the beautiful finish and the great way it makes my shop smell. Have fun moving to your new shop. Take care, Dave

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you David, I really enjoyed this figured cedar, I've never seen grain like that in a cedar before. Regards, Bob