Modified Mechanical Pencil (Birds Eye Maple / Wenge / Purple Heart)

[@billrobinson8939]

All these 5/6 year old videos are perfect timing for this old geezer new guy. That another beauty. Thanks for sharing

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you for watching Bill. Regards, Bob

[@markdiulio2245]

You come up with some very interesting projects

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Mark, Regards, Bob

[@SilverBack.]

Nice job Bob

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Douglass. Regards, Bob

[@joelnickerson6739]

I like that mechanical pencil. Awesome job Bob.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Joel. Regards, Bob

[@stephenbreazeale8179]

Another great job Bob. I'm very glad you liked the blank and I am sure that you made the right choice on how to utilize it.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Stephen. It made a beautiful pencil and I needed one. Regards, Bob

[@Grandpaubu]

I usually watch you on my TV and can't comment but had to let you know I really appreciate your videos. I am learning so much. I love this pen and can't wait to start making things like this. Keep them coming....

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Gene, I appreciate that. Regards, Bob

[@glenmckelvey5952]

Wow that's a beauty . Nice one take care .

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Glen. Regards, Bob

[@Blueboy9055]

You said it Bob. That is a stunner!!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you very much. Regards, Bob

[@miketurner3334]

Beautiful pen. Beautiful work!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Mike. Regards, Bob

[@kwstasantwniou243]

Great job,great mechanical pencil Bob!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Kwstas. Regards, Bob

[@lukebauer6626]

That is a beautiful pencil. Great video too.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Luke. Regards, Bob

[@rexoats8008]

That's an awesome looking pencil .

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Rex. Regards, Bob

[@harrylogan9778]

Beautiful blank

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Harry. Regards, Bob

[@DavidWhite]

Great idea Bob, using a Slimline mechanical

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Dave. Regards, Bob

[@alanmullock381]

Lovely piece of art to have on a desk Bob👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Alan. Regards, Bob

[@mamabearssheshedtracykeato6941]

That would truly look wonderful in any office or Workshop! That truly was stunning. Many blessings to you!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Tracy. Regards, Bob

[@terrylucas6339]

Great looking pen Bob!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Terry. Regards, Bob

[@nigelfrance3481]

Wow that pencil looks great those wood look like they were made for each other. (You are going to bankrupt me with all these great idea keep them coming) my friend.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

LOL, tell your wife I’m sorry. Regards, Bob

[@robertevans6481]

Awesome color combinations in this one. Have a great weekend

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Robert, Have a nice weekend yourself. Regards, Bob

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

great looking pencil

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Lynn, Regards, Bob

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

My Pleasure Sir

[@davidclauson5256]

That is a beautiful pen. Nicely turned. I'm a werido, I like to sand, it's the finish that really sets the project off. Thanks for sharing

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you David. Regards, Bob

[@charlieodom191]

Beautiful!!!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Charlie. Regards, Bob

[@MikeKapotsy]

Turned out awesome Bob!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Mike. Regards, Bob

[@ericmilligan3]

Nice one Bob, again, a well turned and finished beautiful pencil. 👍👍😍😍

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Eric. Regards, Bob

[@rk7921]

Easily my favorite youtuber. Great job, your videos have taught me alot.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you, I appreciate that. Regards, Bob

[@MSchienle]

Beautiful work, Bob. I was asking about this one previously. Thanks for showing the "before" view of the pencil.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Mike. Regards, Bob

[@donaldtrabeauxjr5323]

Man that was beautiful great job

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Donald. Regards, Bob

[@ROBERT0CARR]

GOOG job bob

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Robert. Regards, Bob

[@georgebrill3072]

Nice Job.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you George. Regards, Bob

[@wildbill23c]

Looks great Bob. I haven't made very many modified slimline pens at all. I need to more of them though...I made 1 pen out of maple, its pretty boring to look at LOL.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

There all special William. Someone will love that pen. Regards, Bob

[@genechambers7532]

great job bob love ya videos my friend

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Gene. Regards, Bob

[@davidgochenour7072]

Beautiful

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you David. Regards, Bob

[@kennyosborne4341]

Fantastic 👌

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Kenny. Regards, Bob

[@alfredwilliam1184]

Well done bob try turning a three sided pen, i do it all the time in a engineering lathe the results are mind blowing. keep going. from an old engineer here in the UK for the past 65 years. there is an old saying, you can never stop learning, by the time you have learnt it all it is to late anyway. so keep learning and you will be OK. good luck.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I Like the idea of a three sided pen. Thank you Alfred. Regards, Bob

[@hornetchaser5564]

hello where do you buy the inserts? thanks

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Hello, I wasn’t sure what your meant by inserts. Do you mean the long tube? If so, I purchase the 10” tubes in packs of 10 from www.pennstateind.com and cut them to 4 1/4” to make these modified pens. Regards, Bob

[@bradsoulchin5334]

Hey Bob, I am interested in finding out where you found the longer drill bits you use.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Hello Brad, The bit is from penn state and it’s the PK-7mm. Regards, Bob

[@bradsoulchin5334]

Sorry to be a bother but, do you know the length of the bit?

[@pajonate]

I think Bob is talking about this one. www.pennstateind.com/store/PK-7MM.html 5.6" long

[@RJBWoodTurner]

No bother at all Brad, The bit is 5 3/8” long. Regards, Bob

[@RJBWoodTurner]

That’s the one. Thank you.

[@eddiestipe2009]

Wow, what a great job. How do you keep your fellow workers from taking it off your desk. It looks absolutely beautiful.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

LOL, There really good about not doing that. Everyone would know it was mine. Regards, Bob

[@johnanthony1079]

You make everything look so easy. Great job, beautiful blank! What pencil kit is this, lead size? On your other channel you had mentioned plans for a pen with 3 different drill bits, that is something different correct? Always looking for a "good" mechanical pencil. Thank you for all your videos have learned so much!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Hello John, This pen uses .07 mm lead. The other pen does not use this kit. Regards, Bob

[@robertstarner8083]

Beautiful job Bob!! I always learn something from every video!! Did you ever finish your Apple Twig blank??

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Robert, I’m still working on a fix for that one. Regards, Bob

[@CrossCutCreations]

That's an amazing turn, Bob! The contrast and veneer looks incredible!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Robert. Regards, Bob

[@kirkcrawford8862]

Modified Mechanical Pencil, where did you find that one?

[@RJBWoodTurner]

The blank was a gift, I’m not sure where he found it. Regards, Bob

[@ericschenck9954]

WOW!!!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Eric. Regards, Bob

[@philwalmsley1116]

Bob, new to pen turning and I have learned quite a bit from watching your videos. Question, did you drill the pen blank on your drill press or lathe using pen jaws? In your opinion which is best? I attempted drilling a blank for a seam ripper the other day on my drill press, however the hole went off center. Any thoughts on way that occurred? I know the drill press table was square to the bit. I did drill slow and extracted the bit multiple times to remove the shavings. Thoughts?

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I drill both ways but my preference is the drill press. It’s quicker. I use a machinist square to square the table with the bit. Regards, Bob

[@philwalmsley1116]

RJBWoodTurner Happy Easter! Thanks for the reply Bob. I’ll recheck the drill press table to ensure it is square. Hopefully that will be my issue. If not I’ll have to troubleshoot further. I guess it could also be I am going to fast or applying to much pressure when drilling. BTW, I was drilling a piece of zebra wood. May be the grain pattern caused the drill bit to wonder.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Zebra can be tough to drill. Hopefully you get this one figured out.

[@lawrencelunsford6028]

Nice work Bob! Where did you get the drill bit to drill the full blank? Drill press or lathe? I've been wanting to do a modified slimline, but my current bit isn't long enough. Thanks! :)

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Hello Lawrence, I got the bit from PSI. Its PK-7mm. I used a drill press but drilling on a lathe would work just as well. Regards, Bob

[@arbwoodwerx818]

Do you sell any of your pens?

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I stopped selling them this year. Regards, Bob

[@stuartmiles1301]

Hi Bob can't find any way of contacting you other than here. I'm kinda new to turning although I've watched my father for years. I was in a bric-a-brac store here in England the other day and saw a job lot of snooker and pool cues as they are made of ash and were only a pound £1 each I bought them thinking I might be able to use them as pen blanks. What are your thoughts on this? Will it be difficult to drill them for tubes do you think? Starting to wonder if what I thought was a really good way of getting cheap blanks was or not 😟

[@stuartmiles1301]

Sorry if I asked in the wrong place

[@RJBWoodTurner]

They should be no issue to drill and will make nice pens. My email address is [e-mail]. Regards, Bob

[@stuartmiles1301]

RJBWoodTurner thanks Bob

[@marlenkemmet3113]

I believe the middle strip of wood is wenge.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Marlen. Regards, Bob

[@marlenkemmet3113]

Although it is very splintery, I love working with wenge. Keep in touch, I was with WOOD magazine for 27 years; retired, and now do consulting for companies like PSI.

[@waynethornton5385]

Thanks Bob, Great pencil. I have a question. I am new at wood turning and have a Turncrafter similar to yours. How often should I lubricate the bearings, and do you have any tips on the best way to maintain it? Thanks again

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Hello Wayne, I haven’t had this one that long so I haven’t done anything to it. I wonder if emailing ThenCrafter from the web if they could help.

[@waynethornton5385]

Thank you, Like I said I am new to this and didn't want to find out that I have been destroying my new favorite toy.

[@federicomartinez830]

Question 1. Have you ever turned a pen out of wood and acrylic? Question 2. Whats a good price on selling pens?

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I have turned hybrid pens, wood that has acrylic with it. Check out www.pennstateind.com. They offer a high, low and mid range selling price for every pen kit they sell it’s a good starting place. Regards, Bob

[@federicomartinez830]

When finishing a hybrid pen what steps do you use?

[@federicomartinez830]

I've seen other pen makers use car polish on acrylic pen. Is that better? Or is it better to use a plastic polish?

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Sand from 120 thru 600 then micro mesh. I use C/A as a finish once the blank is thoroughly dry.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Only use it after you apply the C/A finish. It will drain natural wood if it’s not protected.

[@davidwatson5961]

Can I get your email I have some interesting blanks I made just want to see if you are interested.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

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