Turning & Finishing Inlay Blanks

In this video we will cover:
1)How to glue your Inlay Blank
2)How to use the Skew to cut a straight line and turn the Inlay Blank
3)Finally..How to apply a CA Finish and make it look Fantastic!

[@Lexphoto]

Phenomenally great instructional video. I do not even make pens or do any woodworking but somehow landed on your video and watched the WHOLE thing!

[@Raptorgrizz]

You have covered so many points that other videos completely pass up. I have turned a whole two pens, and many of the issues I encountered you talked about. Thank you!

[@mgrcreations1]

I was completely engrossed on your video. Thank you for the most complete tutorial I have seen so far.

[@ArkansasVapergmailcom]

I have NEVER in my life known of you nor about your company BUT your video was top notch. You did a very good job. I'm new to pen turning so this has really helped me a lot. Ty Jay.

[@berniesr]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Lots of nice tips and techniques.

[@wbarnett22]

This is the best video on how to turn and prepare inlay blanks. I have seen several on youtube and none of these compare to this one in presentation and "how to and not to" tips. Everyone should check out this video. Great video Tim.

[@toddromanczuk2932]

your lesson on the skew chisel has made me go back at it again! I love it thanks.

[@LaynieFingers]

You seem so patient, and you're great at communicating a concept so that it seems simple and understandable. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

[@kensharkey1601]

Tracy, Great tutorial. I am new at turning pens and you have just showed me how to improve my pen making withthe CA. THanks again for a great lesson and tips.

[@ramaroodle]

Tim, excellent excellent vid! Learned a ton. Mainly I came looking for skew techniques but also learned about rolling the ends of the blank, sweet spots, bigger is better and not wet sanding with the micro mesh. Awesome tips and tricks! Why would 13 people give this a thumbs down?

[@StanWatt.]

I learned a lot from this video. Thank you! :)

[@madelinebrownlee5787]

My gosh, you are an outstanding instructor!!!

[@DaylesPoppy]

I learned a lot from this video. I now know why my pens were turning white, too much accelerator. Thanks keep them coming.

[@joanbusby3213]

I am new at turning. Thanks for the A,B,C tip. Learned a lot from your video!

[@michelefreeze4810]

Thanks for the Video, I learned several new tips on how to make these succeed. May try it soon, after I get better at working with the skew. Thanks again.

[@Doyledidit]

Tracy and Tim, great tutorial, thanks

[@samoftheforest]

Thanks for taking time to demonstrate. I learned a lot!!!

[@JonGreene]

Heya Tim, Please do more videos! You have some of the best pen videos on the net Thanks Jon

[@larryskorepa9533]

Great video. Thought it would be too long to watch but went fast with going step to step. Been turning pens for years and doing my first Aviator Wings inlay and didn't want to mess it up.

[@christschool]

Great instructions on how to use, even if you don't buy any of the blanks the company is selling.

[@keith007007007]

In the A,B,C of the skew the A stands for anchor. no biggie though. Great vid, helped alot for me as far as gluing it up. great work.

[@carr869]

Thanks for the video. Nice job.

[@dr.chrispulido5757]

Mike, you can find pre-drilled blanks on ebay, but you are going to have to either find a drill press on get a chuck for your lathe to drill your own blanks. you can get a table top press for under $100. I think it is too difficult to do it by hand and it is much too slow. It sounds like you are a new turner like me, but I would be lost without my press. good luck to you!

[@mamabearssheshedtracykeato6941]

I love that pen! I have to have one! LOL! I was born on Halloween. That would also be up great and Insignia of for my line of work!

[@billmarcus7257]

Much better detail on how to prep the tiny pieces for turning, which gouges to choose, and how to finish it w CA glue. BUT... WHY DIDN’T YOU CHANGE THE BUSHINGS FROM THE METAL ONES TO SPECIAL PLASTIC ONES??

[@daletprescott3458]

Very good job sir

[@eddytaylor3697]

great video, thank you for the info. eddy

[@jaycelliott2]

Just getting into turning. You said the end pieces in the lathe were both 'dead centers'. Is that right? They look different but they are both called the same thing?

[@billmarcus7257]

Given how thin the barrel and little pieces are, how do you know when to stop sanding to prevent sanding thru the pieces and into the brass tube inside- that’s my big worry on expensive kits!!!!

[@billmarcus7257]

Did you finish the pens with damp micro mesh or mirka pads after the CA glue was sanded e paper?

[@WoodNWhimsies]

Hi Mike. We do pre-drill blanks, but for the time involved we do add $1.25 to the cost of the blanks, per blank, that you request be pre-drilled. Just give us a call to have it arranged.

[@mfasouletos]

Hello - Just found your site and the prices are good. I was wondering if you sell pre drilled blanks. I only see pre-drilled antlers. I don't have a drill press and it seems to be difficult to drill by hand.(I just started about 3 weeks ago) Everything I have is pre drilled. Let me know what you search for if possible. Thank you!

[@MrIdance1]

for got to add to last question... i also have a three disk buffing system i have never used from penn state maybe??? is there a diff from CA finish vs the cotton disks ???

[@mamabearssheshedtracykeato6941]

I think this is an absolutely beautiful idea! Anyway I could get you to do some work for me?

[@peterhkoller]

Hi there, great video.... I am from South Africa and would like to order these inlay blanks do I order from you or directly from Taiwan. Appreciate your advice.

[@charruauno386]

Thank you for sharing, I called to place an order , and ask some questions but the recording was on 4 July (the was on the 16 July). You have to demote the cameramen, the close up takes are all out of focus, LoL Have a nice day.

[@MrIdance1]

so no sanding ????

[@bp-eu6sh]

one is a dead center one is a live center... in the video you called them both dead

[@MrIdance1]

oh, just saw the abrnet , sorry