Bespoke on a Budget

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Just one word describes this video Bob.......... BRILLIANT. Definitely keeping this video as I will be trying this. Thanks Bob and take care. Cheers, Huw

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Huw, my happy you liked the video. 😁

[@BenjaminVaterlaus]

Very cool! Loved watching this.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you, It’s meant to show the technique and the measurements and to give the audience a taste of what Bespoke Turning is. If they like it they can slowly invest in the tools to Improve their pen quality but the technique is the same and they will be well practiced when they do upgrade tooling. Regards, Bob

[@BenjaminVaterlaus]

@@RJBWoodTurner I love it - that's exactly why I was watching! Thank you!!

[@alanmullock381]

Appreciated the run through Bob,thanks for sharing👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Alan, I appreciate you watching. Regards, Bob

[@darraghquinlan3943]

Hello Bob. Well done for such an excellent and detailled video. It makes the process very clear. Very neat tips to avoid those traps that knock you back to square one and test your patience and determination to succeed. Need to get into the shop and try one out. Thanks for sharing. Darragh in France

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Darragh, I am happy you liked the video and I hope that you do give Bespoke a try. Regards, Bob

[@mohangsk3759]

You remind me of my college day Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Very lucidly explained. Pls accept my best wishes . Regds

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you very much. Regards, Bob

[@CrossCutCreations]

Lots of good information in this video. Great work, Bob.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Robert. Regards, Bob

[@williambyrd4174]

As always thank you for sharing all the great information for us to get started on different types of pens and challenges of pen making.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you William. Regards, Bob

[@keebler1357]

Great video really enjoyed it. Once I get my collet chucks I believe i have everything to get started. Miss your podcast. How about a reunion of the group and a new episode every couple of months

[@RJBWoodTurner]

We have talked about a reunion several times but our schedules never align. Regards, Bob

[@georgewilmore7599]

New job on the demonstration

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you George. Regards, Bob

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

That was excellent thanks. All you need now is one of those Japanese style pen makers lathes and you will gain your black belt ; )

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@meawayfromhome]

Hi Bob, great tutorial, very helpful. Some good information you should be very proud of this.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@raystevens687]

Well Bob another fine video thanks so much for your video.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Ray. Regards, Bob

[@davenewkirk1642]

Great info. I think I will stay with kit pens till I get more experience.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. I completely understand. Regards, Bob

[@henrysscrollsawworks6917]

Thanks for another great video Mr Bob

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Henry. Regards, Bob

[@davidlange9013]

Great Video Bob - Thank You. It sure makes me want to go out and buy some triple start taps and dies, bespoke mandrels and stuff. You sure made it look easy. Have you ever tried making a more traditional fountain pen "hourglass" shaped section / tip for your Rollerball pens?

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you David, I sure have, take a look at my Bespoke Playlist: Kit Less Bespoke Pens kzbin.info/aero/PLd8OGJeP3PxmPnL4pzwBqeDheKCENtnId Regards, Bob

[@meawayfromhome]

@@RJBWoodTurner whoa there Bob didn’t think you could use the word kit less🤣

[@RJBWoodTurner]

@@meawayfromhomeLOL, that was from before I was corrected. I need to change the name of the playlist but it gets so many hits that I hate to remove it and leave people without connectivity.

[@petertilden3674]

Enjoyed this great presentation 👍👍

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Peter. Regards, Bob

[@tommiestrydom973]

Great video mate. Thank you for this video. Love the tshirt

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Tommie, I love that “T” too. My son gave that to me for my Birthday. Regards, Bob

[@RubenWoodcraft]

Thanks again for such a detailed tutorial Bob. I'll have to rewatch it a few times. thanks for mentionioning the metric sizes as well. Does the pdf mention those for the drill bits as well?

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you, Yes both imperial and metric are listed in the PDF. I do recommend taking measurements as you go to be more accurate. You never know when drilling or cutting a tenon. It you’re 1mm off then the depths after that step could all Chang. Regards, Bob

[@RubenWoodcraft]

@@RJBWoodTurner yes my drilling is usually more of the diagonal persuasion 🙂

[@RJBWoodTurner]

@@RubenWoodcraftbeen there, done that. 😀

[@joshuacarter3478]

Nice video! I dig it!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Joshua, Regards, Bob

[@angim8984]

Great video!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Angi. Regards, Bob

[@kwstasantwniou243]

Super job done ! Interesting video of how managed a good Bespoke pen turning 👍

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you kwstas.

[@Ln6Ec]

Why can’t bespoke pens be called kitless? And why would someone look down upon someone for calling it a kitless pen?

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I was corrected for calling them that. It Implies cheap and at the pen shows where they sell them, they will correct you. A lot of work goes into making them and I guess people just want that recognized. Regards, Bob

[@Ln6Ec]

@@RJBWoodTurner implication is in the eye of the beholder I guess. To me, the terms bespoke and artisanal could refer to any handmade pen, even ones that involve buying kits, so kitless sounds more technically accurate

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Go for it. 😁

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Go for it. 😁

[@markduggan3451]

Can this be done with hardwood?

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Threading is the issue. You would need to make inserts. Also, if you make a fountain pen the inside of the cap will need a full insert to stop the ink from drying out. Do experiment though you will learn from trying. Regards, Bob

[@CrossCutCreations]

Lots of good information in this video. Great work, Bob.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Robert. Regards, Bob