Turning A Shop Pencil From A Colored Pencil Blank

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Blank Prep:
Rikon 10” Bandsaw - amzn.to/3eOULP8 (Craftsman not available)
Blank Cutting Jig - www.turnerswarehouse.com/?ref... (Search for Blank Cutting Jig.)
Blank Centering Jig - amzn.to/2S4fC7r
Machinist Square - amzn.to/3gM6BQb
Deburring Tool - amzn.to/3UlMJ45
Drill Press - amzn.to/3cUrwJl
Drill Vise - amzn.to/34Yv4aC
Pen Tube Insertion Tool - amzn.to/3bLeGfW
Play Doh - amzn.to/2xTUw4V
Epoxy - amzn.to/2VOaTYI
Craft Sticks - amzn.to/2KrrHQ5
Barrel Trimmer - amzn.to/36nUQpb
9” Delta Disk Sander - amzn.to/2yINGiA (Craftsman was not available)
9” x 150 grit replacement sandpaper disks - amzn.to/2Y1U0fO
Abrasive Disk Cleaner - amzn.to/3D3HtLX
Rafter Square - amzn.to/2Xo4bcy
2” C-Clamp - amzn.to/3aBstoj
Sanding Jig - www.turnerswarehouse.com/?ref... (Search for Sanding Jig)
Jewelers File - amzn.to/3bRN5Jp
3/8” Bottle Brushes - amzn.to/3eNOhjJ
Turning Accessories:
#2 MT 60 Degree Drive Center - amzn.to/2TmpUzB
#160 MT Degree Live Center - amzn.to/38U6Sqs
#2 MT 60 Degree Live Center - amzn.to/36F27Qg
#1 Mandrel Saver - amzn.to/2Tu6LfZ
#2 Mandrel Saver - amzn.to/2XiEdYb
Tools:
¾” Roughing Gouge - amzn.to/2uGkpDM
¾” Skew - amzn.to/35ozkSV
1/8” Parting Tool - amzn.to/37H3W09
Detail Gouge - amzn.to/37Gmz4o
Chucks:
#1 MT Jacobs Chuck - amzn.to/38oxhfL
#2 MT Jacobs Chuck - amzn.to/38rwDOU
Collet Chuck Set - amzn.to/37e6gf0
Collet for 3/4” Stock (Not Included in set with chuck) - amzn.to/2RAikAv
26 piece set of E-32 Spring Collets - amzn.to/39GYI5K
Nova Chuck - amzn.to/2W3v1YG
Nova Mini Jaw Set - amzn.to/2vVzNN8
Bits Taps & Dies Starter Bits - amzn.to/36blqjN
27/64” Drill Bit - amzn.to/2VxDBOX
Drill Bit Set - amzn.to/3apKt6d
M10 x 1 Die - amzn.to/33cd7EG
M10 x 1 Tap - amzn.to/33670S6
M13 x .8 Die - M13 x .8 Tap - Tap & Die Set - amzn.to/38oxFLf
#1 MT - Tap & Die Tool Holder - amzn.to/3awtFtY
#2 MT Tap & Die Tool Holder - amzn.to/2NJu4zK
Sharpening: Rikon Slow Speed Grinder - amzn.to/2TIq2LR
200 Grit CBN Wheel - www.woodturnerswonders.com (Call For Proper Fit: [phone])
Wolverine Sharpening System - amzn.to/2xMPZBp
Dust Collection: Dust Deputy - amzn.to/3cdxOUF
Dust Right Lathe Dust Collection - amzn.to/2Pvd2pW
Craftsman 16 Gallon Shop Vac - amzn.to/2T6Nz8w
Finishing:
Turning Sandpaper - amzn.to/2RziHLP
100 Grit Sandpaper - amzn.to/2zm5twl
Zona Paper - www.turnerswarehouse.com/?ref... (Search for Zona)
Non-Stick Bushings - amzn.to/392M5l4
Penn State Thin C/A Glue PKCAFIN www.pennstateind.com
Starbond Aerosol Activator - amzn.to/3832Fjr
Starbond Medium C/A Glue - amzn.to/2T5zMif
Micro Mesh Pads - amzn.to/2GFigKU
Renaissance Wax - amzn.to/2I3Zb5O
Buffing Wheels - amzn.to/2teAz6D
Milescraft Pen Press - amzn.to/32zjn8Z
Metal Lathe:
0000 Steel Wool - amzn.to/30Mr9M0
½” Aluminum Rod - amzn.to/3at0Ej1
1/2” HDPE Rod - amzn.to/30EyTiU
Mineral Oil - amzn.to/2v7NQ1A
Brushes for Mineral Oil - amzn.to/2TCREl0
Digital Calipers - amzn.to/2NLuJ3t
HSS Cutting Steel - amzn.to/2RBM8Nm
HSS Parting Blade - amzn.to/3auoIC8
Punch Tool - amzn.to/2XXClpD
Metal Marking Tool - amzn.to/37o7Gnr
Other:
#1 MT Taper Mate Morse Taper Cleaner - www.woodturnerscatalog.com
#2 MT Taper Mate Morse Taper Cleaner - www.woodturnerscatalog.com
7/16” Wrench - amzn.to/3ePikr6
Acetone - amzn.to/2yovew5
Nitrile Gloves - amzn.to/2TIpNjV
Parker Ink Refill (Black) - amzn.to/2REsVux
Parker Ink Refill (Blue) - amzn.to/2TFsLp4
Parker Refills with Springs (Black) - amzn.to/319RW4O
Thin Rip Jig for Table Saw and Router Table: amzn.to/2wl3WFU
Pen Disassembly Soft Grip Pliers - amzn.to/32wWeUG

[@CrossCutCreations]

That looks like a challenge, but looks awesome. Every blank has a story, and this turn was fun to watch.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Robert. Regards, Bob

[@matthewrichards5941]

Your perseverance paid off on this one, Bob. That pencil looks great!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Matthew. Regards, Bob

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Bob, That came apart spectacularly I have to say. Great save which resulted in a great shop pencil Take care Bob. Cheers, Huw

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Huw, It kind of surprise me when it blew apart. I truly wasn’t expecting that to happen as it turned so nicely to that point. Regards, Bob

[@tommiestrydom973]

Man that was a surprise. When I saw the thumbnail I thought that blank looked familiar. Great save and great looking pen

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Tommie, I was really nervous about whether I could save this one but it worked out ok. Regards, Bob

[@Bob_H]

That blank looks fantastic on that kit!

[@digrat]

When that blank blew apart, my heart skipped a beat. Nice recovery though! Thanks for showing the failures--that's where we all learn the most!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Brig. Regards, Bob

[@davenewkirk1642]

Great save and it still looks like a great pen

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Dave, Regards, Bob

[@norm5785]

Great save on the pencil. Thank you for sharing. Everyone stay safe, happy ☺️ and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Norm. Regards, Bob

[@norm5785]

@@RJBWoodTurner I don't make mistakes. I just change the design.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

True…

[@bobh64]

Happens to the best of us. I find when doing dlicate blanks I do the center to the edge to aviod what just happened. Glad you kept up with the video.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thanks Bob. Regards, Bob

[@tedspens]

I thought for sure the blank was a goner when it blew up. Nice save! And the pencil looks great. Now you need some colored pencil refills :)

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I did too, I can’t believe it came apart in such large chunks. Regards, Bob

[@Sweed1of3]

As always, great information. Nice save and fix. Looks like a nice kit!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@kwstasantwniou243]

Great job done after the fix resulted in a Great pen !

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Kwstas. Regards, Bob

[@georgewilmore7599]

Nice save, looks great.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you George. Regards, Bob

[@davidlange9013]

Hi Bob - Nice Recovery. I would have loved to see you at MPG in Chicago last weekend. Now I get it - you are always very encouraging for people to go to these gatherings - Wow, the pens, blanks, and stuff are incredible when one gets to see and handle them up close. Pictures online and in the forums just don't do justice to the real thing. Now that I've finally been to one of these, I'm really looking forward to the next one. Who knows, someday we might wind up at the same gathering. - Dave

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Dave, I’m happy you went to the Chicago show. They are amazing and tons of fun. This has been a tight year, all my revenue streams are way down. So far I’m only planning to go to SWAT this year and that’s it. Maybe next year will be better. Regards, Bob

[@alanmullock381]

Well recovered Bob👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Alan. Regards, Bob

[@_zhawkeye_9808]

...whoa!!!...great save!!!...and a great looking pencil...👍 Glad you did this as I've been looking at these kits...you helped me make decide to go for it... By the way, I've read reviews where others mentioned the chrome clip with the brass kit...hopefully they can rectify that in the future... Anyway, very well done. Matt

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Matt, I hope you like the kit. Regards, Bob

[@barbfilion5646]

Wow, just about lost it...looks great I love anything pencil crayon, a seam ripper would be lovely

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Barb. Regards, Bob

[@chartle1]

Hey Bob haven't commented in awhile. I got away from pens and then started to make larger items like segmented Xmas ornaments and then had to go back to work so have little "crafting" time. 🙁 But I usually use either epoxy or polyurethane glue for any thing with a lot of bits. Fills in all the gaps and all the bit get glued to the tube.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you, I used epoxy to glue the tube into the blank. I used C/A for the repair because I could use the activator to cure it instantly and finish the pen. Regards, Bob

[@mgkaras]

Great recovery ! I build a lot of my own blanks and when I blow one up turning it it's frustrating.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I know what you mean. I hate losing all that investment in time building the blank when I blow one up for no good reason. Regards, Bob

[@TATTOOMANZ]

Nice one as always but how did you get the bushings out after using so much CA???

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I removed the blank from the lathe and tapped each end squarely on the lathe bed to release them. I don’t like doing that because it can cause chipping at the ends of the of the blank but I had no other choice. Regards, Bob

[@paulwaldrop]

Great save Bob. I always cringe when you slow it down, cause I feel the catch coming on. Nice job.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

LOL, it’s a scary thing when they blow apart. Regards, Bob

[@edwoodiancreations7353]

I find when i do a pencil blank that carbide bits are to hard and always got a blank explosion so i always use a softer chisel, for me i get better success still get an explosion but a smaller one but thats pencil blanks

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. Regards, Bob