Turning a Kit Less Parker Refill Pen (Full Version)

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Bob, I'm really glad I watched the full version. The processes are explained so well and easy to follow. It was a great shame when you had the catch. I was so impressed that you used traditional tools and not carbides. When sanding acrylics I always wet sand to avoid heat build-up. Beautifull pen Bob and a brilliant pieces of turning. Cheers, Huw

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Huw. I rarely use carbide. I just don’t like the way the tools perform. Regards, Bob

[@walshjp17]

Nicely done, Bob. Really nice job on providing technical details and showing the various fit tests at each stage.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you John. Regards, Bob

[@meawayfromhome]

Hi Bob, what a very informative video, fantastic work and instructions, you are a good teacher. Thanks so much for your time and effort, so much appreciated. The pen looks amazing, but a cringed when I saw the catch, felt bad for you. Again well done 👍🏻

[@RJBWoodTurner]

That happens. You should have been in the shop when I was learning the process, there were parts flying everywhere, LOL. Regards, Bob

[@CrossCutCreations]

That is a really fun blank. Awesome work, Bob.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Robert. Regards, Bob

[@TATTOOMANZ]

Once again a beautiful pen Bob.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you James. Regards, Bob

[@redkite200]

An excellent instructional video Rob - a masterclass infact! One that I'll be referring back to in the future without a doubt. Many thanks!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Neil. Regards, Bob

[@WickedZen]

Thanks for the video. It is really helpful when its not a "perfect, challenges edited out" video. Beautiful pen! Also, good to see you back in the shop!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you, this was a fun one. Regards, Bob

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

Great video. Learning quite a bit about pen turning through binge watching your videos.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you for watching. Regards, Bob

[@robsspinups5975]

This video is absolutely fantastic I used it today to create my own with a few mods to suit my tools 👍🏻👍🏻 Thankyou for sharing 🤗

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I saw your pen, it looks amazing! Regards, Bob

[@PackerDog1]

I'm still fascinated with the color patterns in some of the acrylic blanks. Awesome job.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Mike, There are some beautiful blends available. Regards, Bob

[@michaelknight7673]

Thank you for going thru every step! I really want to try kitless, but haven't found the nerve - but this makes me feel confident that it's possible. I also really like that it uses a parker style refill.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Michael. Regards, Bob

[@steveoverton1736]

A true work or art. I thought you might design it for a spring at the back, but you made a perfect fit otherwise. Kudos.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Steve. Regards, Bob

[@paulwaldrop]

Great job Bob. Beautiful pen.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Paul. Regards, Bob

[@kwstasantwniou243]

Absolutely beautiful pen Bob! Great video with lots of tips, thanks for sharing!👍

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Kwstas. Regards, Bob

[@ROBERT0CARR]

Rob you have don it again clearer and understanding instructions thank you God Bless

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Robert. Regards, Bob

[@nigelfrance3481]

Hi Bob great video thank you for explaining how to do a kitless pen. As soon has I'm back into the shed I'm going to attempt to make one

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Nigel. Regards, Bob

[@markduggan3451]

Stunning pen.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Mark. Regards, Bob

[@williamcowan5296]

Nice video with helpful instructions. Pen came out awesome..

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you William. Regards, Bob

[@DiemenDesign]

Thanks for sharing Rob, appreciate the time you take to explain the process. I've been thinking of having a go at Kit Less Pens myself.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you, I hope you do, it’s amazingly creative. Regards, Bob

[@alanmullock381]

Brilliant mate!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Alan. Regards, Bob

[@johnmusgrave3179]

😂 60-something Brit here. You remind me of me - drilling 30.5mm, a quarter of an inch at a time!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Happy I gave you a chuckle. 🤭 Regards, Bob

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Great video BOB - at 23:40 you cut threads on the body tennon what size threads were they 13 x .8? I didn't hear you say? Thanks will you just text me the answer.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Text Sent. The Die was M13 x .8

[@hansolavpedersen5521]

I almost got another heartattach when the blank broke off. hehe such a nice pen it is. The colours in that is absolutely fantastic.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you, I almost get a heart attack every time they break off too. I don’t like it when that happens.

[@davidlange769]

Hi Bob - Greetings from Nebraska. Cool video. You have way more patience than I do. I'm always trying to prove the axiom "Haste makes Waste". Keep safe - Dave

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Dave. Regards, Bob

[@johnnyrowlandsshootinshowa8360]

I watch a lot of wood turning stuff to get ideas and so on. but your channel with the segmenting and things like this i just cant get enough of. I really enjoy the tutorials and way you go in depth on how its made. Looking forward to more segment pen kits those are just the best. and when you discover orbs lol. Just started turning spheres. Quite interesting.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Johnny. Regards, Bob

[@trevordarx6215]

Once again excellent job might have to give this one a go thanks

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Trevor. Regards, Bob

[@thomasfraga1639]

Bob, Nice video. In a previous video you mentioned that the tenon turning tool uses a letter "A" size bit for the pilot hole. In this video you mentioned it was a quarter inch (.250"). I was wondering if this is an update or if the "A" size is still recommende?

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Hello Thomas, You are correct, I had to reread the instructions and it does suggest an “A” bit as the best diameter for the cutter. Regards, Bob

[@aljones4719]

You use the plural for the thread that you form. You may have several turns but still only one thread. Same as the groove on a record. Nice watching your video. Well explained.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thanks.

[@garyderuiter950]

Bob have you thought about making a clip for the pen to hold to your pen in your pocket on the cap. You can order the clips. All you would have to do is make a tenon that the clip would slide onto put a hole for the tenon to slide into. Put a little thick CA in the hole and slide the tenon with the clip onto the cap and it should never come back off

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Gary, I have been working on one for my next project. Regards, Bob

[@garyderuiter950]

Just thought that would be sharp and easier to keep track of and not lose

[@chriscoleman2489]

That looks great Bob! Unfortunately that means I'll lose a lot more hours in the garage trying to make my own version! 😁

[@RJBWoodTurner]

😃 Thank you Chris. Regards, Bob

[@jay-in-az]

Bob, where did you buy the Jim hines tenoning tool? Thanks

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Here’s a link: ttps://www.turnerswarehouse.com/?ref=8zgq7wolkt- Search: Tenon Cutter. Regards, Bob

[@stevem268]

not a fan of acrylics myself, but very nicely done. it would interesting to see this done in wood!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I’ve done something similar in wood. It requires making acrylic inserts as most woods will not take threads well. Regards, Bob

[@stevem268]

i done some coarse threading, 3/8 NC for bottle stoppers. i saturate the area with thin ca before and after threading but yopu dont get nice looking threads like your pens have. my coarse threads are perfectly functional though

[@RJBWoodTurner]

You can make an insert for the stopper with Alumilite. Just thread it and turn I to the desired diameter then ebony it in. I’ve done that numerous times and it works very well. Regards, Bob

[@patrickblot8422]

Hello I am French and subscribed to your KZbin channel which I find very interesting. In this video I saw that you were using a tenon cutter. Where can we buy this product ? Thank you for your reply.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Go here: www.turnerswarehouse.com/?ref=8zgq7wolkt And search for Tenon. It will pop up. Regards Bob

[@patrickblot8422]

@@RJBWoodTurner Thank you

[@charruauno386]

Thank you for sharing, as always your ideas and videos are making pens more interesting, thank you. Can you send the link for the tool by JH, thank you, and have a nice and safe virus day.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Go here: www.turnerswarehouse.com/?ref=8zgq7wolkt- Search for Tenon, it will pop up. Regards, Bob

[@rickwize1182]

At around 22 minutes you discuss the S bit versus a 1/4 drill bit. You state you used and S bit, but should have used a 1/4" bit. But earlier you made the comment that an S bit is the correct bit for a 10MM tap, can you explain? I'm confused about which bit to use 1st? Before you tap?

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Hello Rick, The “S” bit is the proper size for the 10mm tap. What I was worried about was buggering up the threads I had just made. I need to drill the 1/4” hole for the tenon cutter guide first, make the tenon, then come back and drill the “S” hole for the tap and thread it. Sorry I wasn’t very clear in that explanation. Regards, Bob

[@rickwize1182]

Thanks!

[@johne16minecraft]

man that's a nice pen

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you John. Regards, Bob

[@Charles-q4l5q]

I use Zebra Z grip as my base pen

[@RJBWoodTurner]

That’s a good pen. Regards, Bob

[@tommiestrydom973]

nice!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Tommie. Regards, Bob

[@ExtremeTimmah]

Bob, I enjoy your videos but why do you jump back and forth between metric and imperial? measure in metric then drill in imperial to do a metric thread.... now i can just ignore your imperial drill bit sizes because i know metric so i know my m10x1 thread needs a 9mm drill. i can jump from common imperial to metric as i old and worked on old cars with imperial fixings so know the metric conversion. not sure how many of your countrymen use metric?

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I jump back and forth because I haven’t acquired a full set of metric drill bits. Little by little I am adding them to my collection but it takes time and money. Eventually I’ll be able to settle on metric for everything. Regards, Bob

[@andrewchambers5942]

Can I send my wives complaints your way. Going through your list of materials needed for kit less pen making... She's not going to be a happy lady! Thanks for all the info.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I am working on a follow up video where I make a Kitless pen with the least investment in tools. Just finished the first pen yesterday. I need to make a few more to work the bugs out but it moving along nicely. Regards Bob

[@Raul1971xxx]

Mineral Oil.. ¿Like engine Oil?.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

No, you San get mineral oil at an apothecary.

[@Raul1971xxx]

@@RJBWoodTurner Ah, ok. 👍🇪🇸