Modified Slimline and Modified Mechanical Pencil Set Made with a CHAOS Blank

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[@jackbrandt3731]

Jack got some fantastic pen and pencil set.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I always love a pen & pencil set. Regards, Bob

[@garyderuiter1780]

Great job on the pen and pencil. I think I’m going to start doing my slim Lines this way. I like the looks of the pen as a solid better then 2 pieces. Thanks for taking the time to do the video

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Gary. Regards, Bob

[@donaldmiller107]

I have a mini jet lathe. I cannot wait to start turning pen and pencil sets

[@RJBWoodTurner]

It’s a great hobby and very addictive. You’re gonna love it. Regards, Bob

[@GavinHitchens]

That was amazing to watch and what an outcome

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Gavin. Regards, Bob

[@alpell2547]

Great job giving the pencil...

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@larryarendt4552]

Jack is one lucky guy, nice set!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Larry. Regards, Bob

[@tedspens]

I don't know how I missed this one. I have to stock up on 7mm tubes.... and that drill bit!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Been trying to buy the tubes for a while and Penn State is out of stock. Regards, Bob

[@alanmullock381]

Beautiful set Bob👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Alan. Regards, Bob

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

Just starting to get into turning pens and pencils. Never heard of a modified slimline prior to this. I have heard of Chaos glues ups - these turned out so beautiful need to do more research on how this is done. Good job and thank you for sharing.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. I hope you give them a try. Regards, Bob

[@trikermansbike]

Very nice job done on the pens.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Graham. Regards, Bob

[@jacmccauley7581]

Thanks again Bob for the pen and pencil set. I didn’t mean to make you so nervous while doing it. I just love ❤️ how the wood is the focal point of these pens. Also it’s hard to believe that it’s only a super glue finish because they are so shiny.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Jac, They were a pleasure to make, its more fun whee it’s a challenge and being nervous means I’m more careful.

[@rickgibson7876]

Pens look good. A couple suggestions take the bushings out and just mount the body between centers. This eliminates the possibility of metal dust from sanding getting into the wood. When finishing no chance of sticking the bushings in and also lets a little CA go over the end of the wood sealing it from any moisture when wet sanding later. A light touch up with 400 grit on a flat surface when finish and polishing is complete will remove any excess CA. For easier transmission installation get one installed exactly where you want it, now cut yourself a piece of wood to the length between the end of the transmission and the tip of the pen. When ever you install a 7mm transmission hold it beside the pen and it will act as a stop giving you the perfect length every time.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Rick. Regards, Bob

[@edvanbooven9321]

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[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Bob...exellent work and beautiful pen and pencil set...take care...All the best....Andy

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Andy. Regards, Bob

[@PattersonPatch]

Very nice set. Thanks Jack!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Jack.

[@burny1]

Beautiful blanks

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Matt. Regards, Bob

[@markduggan3451]

They are awesome.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Mark. Regards, Bob

[@scottbrown8418]

Outstanding instruction. Thanks a ton!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Scott. Regards, Bob

[@daveb.misc.2589]

Jack got a beautiful set there bob! Nicely done!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Dave. Regards, Bob

[@raygonzales8244]

Awesome set.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Ray. Regards, Bob

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Bob, A brilliant video with some extremely great tips for making modified Slimlines. They came out a beautiful pair and I'm sure Jack McCauley will cherish them for years to come. One thing I do differently, is that when I'm ready to apply the CA, on the pen blank, I rub a little beeswax on the "Loose" tube just in case any CA gets between the bushing and stick the loose tube to the blank. I then rub off the wax before final assembly. Thanks again Bob. Cheers, Huw

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Great tip Huw. Regards, Bob

[@PattersonPatch]

When I make my modified slimline pencils I drilled out the blank, cut to length and then used the stock tubes and just inserted them into each end, leaving a slight gap in the middle and then proceeded as normal (sand the ends to clean up and turn)

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Great process Jack. 😃 Regards, Bob

[@nigelfrance3481]

That pen and pencil set look beautiful Bob

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Nigel. Regards, Bob

[@arthurbarber4091]

I really like the look of your blanks.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Arthur. Regards, Bob

[@Dosbomber]

I followed your video a few months ago and made myself a "modified" pencil as a single piece, now I need to try out a "modified" pen turn. Thanks for bringing us awesome variation options. :)

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Those are absolutely stunning, thanks for sharing Bob

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Donald. Regards, Bob

[@CrossCutCreations]

Those make an awesome set. The modified slimlines are fun to turn.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Robert. Regards, Bob

[@mikhailmadaus7402]

Great video Bob keep it up

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you.

[@paulbailey5588]

They look great didn't realise you could get 7mm between centre bushings thanks for the video

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Paul. Regards, Bob

[@angim8984]

Those are just beautiful.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Angi. Regards, Bob

[@jwmcneelyIII]

I want to try this! My drill press is too short to fit a blank that size AND a bit that size. So I either need to buy a new drill press or else figure out how to drill it on my lathe. Serves me right for buying a cheap little drill press. Also, it seems like if you trimmed the sides of the chaos blanks down, wither on the table saw or just the sanding disc, it would make them easier to deal with in the drill press. I've been doing that with some of my weirder blanks, I think it helps. Anyway, another greatly helpful video, you have fantastic content for pen turners!!! Thanks!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I find that when drilling longer blanks on the lathe that if the bit has some flex it will wobble. If you can turn the blank round, perhaps you can drill half way from one end then flip to the other end to drill the rest of the way through.

[@normakers5632]

Beautiful pen &pencil set! Another great video! I love your honesty and always learn something.Thank You!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Norm. Regards, Bob

[@davesteis7347]

Beautiful pen and pencil set and another great video. This would be a very good beginner video. Well done and vety well explained.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Dave. Regards Bob

[@brentnicol6391]

Wow. What a beautiful set and thank you for a well explained demonstration video. Loved the video. Thank you for sharing.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Brent, Regards, Bob

[@jhill1113]

That is a beautiful pen and pencil set. Thanks for the detailed instructional video with some great tips.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@stephbou8513]

Wow! Bob, those pens look's amazing. Beauty in the chaos, there is always hope in this world! 😎👍👍👍 Take care! Stéphane B

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Stéphane. Regards, Bob

[@WickedZen]

Love how these turned out. Beautiful set, something I would love to EDC.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@woodentouch]

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[@darrendecore8577]

They good great. Enjoyed learning the modified process as well.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Darren. Regards, Bob

[@Bob_H]

Once again fantastic work Bob! Those blanks are wonderful.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Bob.

[@ericmilligan3]

Excellent work Bob, what a beautiful pair. ❤️❤️👍👍

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Eric. Regards, Bob

[@davidlange769]

Hi Bob. Greetings from Nebraska. It was nice to see a full detailed video. Very nice looking set. Regards - Dave

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Dave. Regards, Bob

[@paulsmessyworkshop]

Came out amazing, great looking blanks.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Paul. Regards, Bob

[@freshcut6952]

Great job beautiful pens

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Thomas. Regards, Bob

[@shawnrothman260]

Thanks Bob, my wife doesn't like the normal slimline, now I have an option she might like.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Shawn. I hope she likes the modified slimline. Regards, Bob

[@stuartscott9646]

Nice job Bob. I've discovered that on the slimline pencils, it might be better to press the nib end part in last. The walls are so thin that it is very easy to collapse it. I've had to make a couple of new parts to replace ones that I messed up.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Ouch, yes, if you’ve found a better/safer way of assembly by all means stick with it. I’ll keep that in mind if I ever hear anyone having that issue.

[@brandonhilton4343]

Really cool video. Love the chaos blanks!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Brandon. Regards, Bob

[@Daniel-wn4yj]

Hermosa!!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you.

[@genecooksey3871]

Love how these turned out, I have to do this, thanks for sharing your video, Gene Cooksey

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Gene. Regards, Bob

[@JosephElliott1983]

The set look beautiful can't wait to turn mine.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Joseph. Regards, Bob

[@joebosley5917]

This has been a very instructive video. I really like the modified pen and I definitely want to try it out.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Joe. Regards, Bob

[@philwalmsley1116]

Beautiful, Bob!!!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Phil.

[@tommiestrydom973]

awesome looking kit! great vid as always

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Tommie. Regards, Bob

[@craighill1606]

Great looking set

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Craig. Regards, Bob

[@gregsti]

Really good job !! I love it ❤ Could you sell it ?

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you, Yes I’ve sold the modifieds before. The mechanical pencil sells the best. Regards, Bob

[@orelygarcia]

💖👍⭐amazing.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@jamesschrum8924]

Great job, they are really nice. I could send you a modified address to ship those to LOL. Thanks, I always learn from your video's.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

LOL,, that’s a good one James, very clever. 😃

[@venkatselvaraj9969]

Picasso!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Cubism. LOL. Thank you Venkat. Regards, Bob

[@levitarbell9880]

Very nice. I may have just found a new favorite. Those chaos blanks are quite interesting. I do have a question for you. Where do you get your CA glue from. I live North of you a little ways and am not finding it at Hobby Lobby or Micheals. I need to check Woodcraft still. It would probably be easier just to order it though. Thanks for another great video.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I get my C/A glue from Amazon. I am an affiliate with them. Here are the links to the C/A and the activator: Starbond Aerosol Acticator - amzn.to/3832Fjr Starbond Medium C/A Glue - amzn.to/2T5zMif In my recent videos, if you ever see any tools you’re interested in, I put a complete list with links in the video description. Regards, Bob

[@jackbrandt3731]

What is the best wax to use on a CA Finnish to really make it pop out.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I can’t answer that question. There is no best. Everyone has a different opinion on what they like. I like Nova, McGuires, renaissance, one-step, Hut, crystal clear paste wax, Plast-X. I use what I have available. Most of it has been griven to me. Otherwise I buy what I can get the cheapest. Redress, Bob

[@halfawhiteguy3145]

any tips on making these chaos blanks?

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Chaos Pen Blanks - Use Up All Those Cut Offs kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZfJnWyMgbZjlbc Chaos 2.0 - It's Back and It's Better kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYnLiGl7jtOol6M Chaos 3.0 - I Make Yet Another Chaos Blank With A New Twist kzbin.info/www/bejne/romXmHmIfbisias Regards, Bob

[@edwoodiancreations7353]

I use a deburing tool when I cut tube it cost me just over $10 Australian

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Ted. Regards, Bob

[@Dimon-666]

Класс👍🏽 жаль английского не знаю было б вообще замечательно!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

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[@patrickgleason359]

Where can I get the slimline bushings? Thanks!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Here’s a link: www.classicnib.com/bushings-tubes-and-drill-bits/t-shadow-tbc-bushings/t-shadow-7-mm-slimline-tbc-bushings-detail Please tell them I sent you. 😃 Regards, Bob

[@mikebraden9756]

You made that? 😀 I recently bought a squaring jig like yours. When clamping it to the mitre gage sometimes it lifts off the table and comes out of square. Do you ever run into this? I dont want my pen press permanently mounted either. I've been clamping it to my workbench with quick grip clamps. I put the clamp on the press near the screw holes and tighten it from the bottom. Keeps the press from sliding around making it easier to just barely move the transmission.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Hello Mike, I haven’t had the issue of the jig and miter gage lifting off the table while using it. I do remove the clamped set often to use the sander for other tasks. I wonder, are you going past center while sanding? I could see where that would lift the tool. I stay on the back side of the disk. That way it’s always downward momentum. Regards, Bob

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

One other quick comment/question. I bought the Rockler pen press and it serves for a holder when drilling the blanks. But, I find it requires quite a bit of hand strength to turn the handle and get the pens together (gearing ratio doesn't seem high enough). How hard is it to press in the pens with the Milesscraft pen press you are using? Thinking about possibly getting one but wanted someone who is using it to give me their thoughts.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I’ve had three pen presses and The Milescraft is by far the best of the bunch. You will have to apply some force to the handle when pressing a component into a pen but that is normal for a tight fit. I love the flip up spacers that easily adjust to any pen length. If you belong to a turners club, ask around to see if one of your fellow turners owns one and will bring it to a meeting any let you test it out. It’s really a nice press. Regards, Bob

[@KennettBTurned]

Nice job! I did my first modified SL last week following your earlier video! It was a fun change of pace until I crushed the one end pitting it together 🤦‍♂️. Your bushing trick during assembly is a great addition! Now time to get out there and try another! PS. Do you make the Chaos blanks yourself or order them somewhere! They look really cool, but very delicate at the same time!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Kenneth, I make all the Chaos blanks myself. There is a video on my channel on making them. I think there are three videos. Regards, Bob

[@KennettBTurned]

RJBWoodTurner thanks bob! I played around a bit glueing stuff together last weeks and man was it fun! And some how I cam out of it with two completed pens 🤣. Thanks again for you videos, they are very informative and very inspiring! Thanks Mert

[@Grumpycat0405]

Hi Bob, what kind of vice grip is it?

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Pen Disassemble Punch Set - amzn.to/2T4ZjrS Pen Disassembly Soft Grip Pliers - amzn.to/32wWeUG Regards, Bob

[@Grumpycat0405]

@@RJBWoodTurner sorry , i ment the device where you hold your wood blank

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Is this what you mean? Drill Vise - amzn.to/34Yv4aC

[@Grumpycat0405]

@@RJBWoodTurner yes!!! Thanks for taking the time to reply

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

At about 29.17 you discuss slimline bushings you can turn between centers. What are these called and I didn’t see in your affiliate link list. Did I miss it? Do you have an affiliate link for those bushings?

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Hello, I co not have an affiliate link for the TBC slimline bushings. I got them from classicnib.com. Contact Niels &Debbie and tell them you saw them on one of my videos, they should be able to hook you up with a set. Regards, Bob

[@jimdovell]

For Heaven Sake enough with the verbal dialogue just show us how you made this project Jim D

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Explaining the process and talking through it is my style. It’s worked for me for the last seven years. I don’t make videos just for entertainment, there for education and teaching new turners all the steps in the process. I’m sorry that you don’t like it but I refuse to change. My channel my rules. Regards, Bob