Turning The Gisi Themed Blank - Tips And Tools

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Bob...lovely job on the pen !! It's still good to see the full process, we are always learning new ways to do things and everyone has a different take on how to accomplish the best results...All the best....Andy

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Andy. Regards, Bob

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Bob !! ...I have done a KZbin video..check it out... Andy Paramore...turning an English Yew toadstool. Your opinion would be valuable and a mention would be great 😉...all the best.....Andy

[@gpd387]

Love the demurring tool idea

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Eric. Regards, Bob

[@johnshaw7107]

I have always thought the Sierra was a much better minimum choice. The slimline is.... to slim. When I am making a pen I want a turned section big enough to show off the beauty of the wood, acrylic, laser cur or segmented blank. The slimline is only about 65% of the Sierra's diameter. Your pen was gorgeous!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Agreed 100%

[@TATTOOMANZ]

From conception to birth another fine job Bob.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you James. Regards, Bob

[@alanmullock381]

Thanks again for sharing Bob,beautiful buddy! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Alan. Regards, Bob

[@paulwaldrop]

Great job. Thanks for tip on deburring tool for inside of tubes.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Paul, And thank you for the box of blanks, I opened them today and there is some truly beautiful wood in that box. I can’t wait to turn it. Regards, Bob

[@paulwaldrop]

@@RJBWoodTurner You're welcome. Like I said, I build guitars out of them, and make pen blanks out of the cutoffs. They sit around and I usually just give them away. Have a great time with them.

[@huwdavies5264]

Hi Bob, That pen turned out really lovely. If I get a fingernail after applying a CA finish I use a sharp scalpel to carefully remove it. I also use the lint free cloth cut into small pieces to apply the CA to avoid any possible issues with using paper towels. Cheers, Huw

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Huw. Regards, Bob

[@icespeckledhens]

Its a beautiful pen with that excellent blank. Thanks James

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you James. Regards, Bob

[@reececalia4764]

Please never stop making videos, just stumbled across your channel today from another channel and I absolutely love everything you do and the incredible detail you go into explaining how it was done! Keep up the fantastic work!😁

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Reece. Regards, Bob

[@eddiestipe2009]

Bob, thank you for another great video. Once again I’ve learned so much, everything for the burring tool, to the proper use of Renaissance wax , and how to get rid of the glue at the end of the tubes, and then the heat when you buff the blank. Thank you for taking the time to show us the correct way to do things.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Eddie. Regards, Bob

[@Thom4123]

Beautiful beautiful pen!!! Awesome information especially the finishing process. Take Care

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Thom. Regards, Bob

[@valborchardt3596]

Fabulous blank Bob, turned out really well. And so glad you are back the shop. Take care as always from South Africa

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Val, it’s great to be getting shop time again. Regards, Bob

[@davidwinch7997]

Awesome result. Thanks for sharing. Dave - Brisbane, Australia

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Dave. Regards, Bob

[@stevem268]

you can reduce the chances of tearout during drilling by adding a scrap to the bottom of the blank before drilling using thin ca. also if the bottom piece(walnut in this case) is glued on with the grain going the length of the pen, that helps too

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Steve. Regards, Bob

[@ericmilligan3]

Excellent work again Bob, beautiful pen, well done and thanks for sharing. ❤️❤️

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Eric. Regards, Bob

[@gastoncannon4710]

Awesomeness to the max! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Gaston. Regards, Bob

[@aaronsirk2489]

Love your videos!!! I am a newbie and have learned a lot from watching you. Great pen! Just one word about pressing your pens. Mount your pen press to a board so you can clamp it down or permanent mount on a workbench so you are't fighting it while holding the parts straight too.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I should mount it but I take it on location when I turn at my club, and other places. Regards, Bob

[@KevinJohnson-tt2pm]

I feel like I should know the answer to this, but how do I find one of those jigs to sand the ends? Thanks for the excellent videos. I learn something every time I watch!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Here is the link to the sanding jig: Sanding Jig - www.turnerswarehouse.com/?ref=8zgq7wolkt- (Search for Sanding Jig) There are two sizes, large and small depending on the sander you have. The jig description will tell you which you need to purchase. Regards, Bob

[@kwstasantwniou243]

Really enjoyed this video, great work,beautiful pen!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Kwstas. Regards, Bob

[@garyderuiter950]

Thank you so much for sharing the video. I always enjoy them and between you and other pen turners I’ve learned so much. Hope I will see next year in Georgia at the pen turning convention and always look forward to your videos thanks again.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Gary, I’ll try to make the show again but I’m not 100% positive that I will. Regards, Bob

[@silenttraveler2710]

Awesome Pen.. Thanks

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@christofix]

That is beautiful! i enjoyed watching how you make this. You are a wood artist!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Chris. Regards, Bob

[@bretmaples]

Beautiful pen Bob! I really enjoyed the video.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Bret. Regards, Bob

[@woodchuck1]

Another awesome pen..

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Mike. Regards, Bob

[@philwalmsley1116]

Awesome, Bob. Congratulations on a job well done, sir! Happy Easter to you and your family.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Happy Easter Phil and thank you. Regards, Bob

[@chrisbrooks3406]

Always love watching ur videos..Hope to see u at MOVPTG this year..

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I have a ticket and a hotel room reserved. As long an nothing goes wrong, I’ll be there. Regards, Bob

[@CrossCutCreations]

That's a great looking pen, Bob! I've wanted to try the Zona paper for a while and think I might the next time I place an order somewhere.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

It’s really interesting stuff so far I like it. Regards, Bob

[@pjthegod3844]

I like it to really good

[@nigelfrance3481]

Nice pen Bob going to try and do some of those. I've really enjoyed the video Bob

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Nigel. Regards, Bob

[@ericnelson2361]

Great looking pen, Bob! I purchased that skew last year and love it.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I’m still adjusting to it but it seems pretty good. Regards, Bob

[@amw154]

I just found your channel and I’m a new subscriber and this is perhaps the most beautiful pen I’ve ever seen!!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you, I wish I could say it was my design but it’s not. Search Gisi and you will find the creator of this beautiful style. Regards, Bob

[@kez3000]

I use the Zona paper regularly now. I use to use it dry but found it burns and wears out too quickly. I only use it wet now. Much better durability and finish.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I was told it could be used both ways. Turning a pen today for fun only and will give wet a try. Regards, Bob

[@steveandbrendaball7859]

Hi Bob, Happy Easter weekend! Can you post some links to some of the new tools, etc...you use in this video? Also, do you ever use a reamer to square the ends of the blank? That is how I was taught but I like your sanding wheel technique. Where did you get that jig?

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Hello Steve, Which of the tools were you interested in?

[@richdiacont2337]

Beautiful pen Bob. You mentioned that padauk bleeds into the other woods. Did that happen with this blank? I noticed the center of the chevrons appear to have a red line.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

There were some gaps I believe due to not enough clamping pressure during the glue up. Any divot on the wood can collect sanding dust so it is entirely possible. Regards, Bob

[@garyryman4947]

Great video, Bob. Could you point me in the right direction to find the lint free paper towels you used. I’ve been having an occasional issue with the cheapo grocery store towels and your tip might solve that.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Bill purchased them off Amazon. Regards, Bob

[@ramaroodle]

Gorgeous! :-)

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Andy. Regards, Bob

[@doswellpierce2068]

Bob, I can not find vulcanized fiber board in colors anywhere. Do you have any suggestions?

[@RJBWoodTurner]

There is a link in he video description where I purchased the fiberboard. Regards, Bob

[@petrusscott3038]

Hi Bob, Great video. You do a great job of explaining your process. How long did you wait between coats of medium CA glue? After applying the CA glue, how long did you wait before sanding? Thanks, Peter

[@RJBWoodTurner]

The medium took about 10 to 15 minutes to dry. It depends on how thick you put it on. I just leave the blank spinning and only touch the bushings to test if it’s still tacky, never touch the blank. Even if it’s a bit tacky you Can apply a fresh coat over it. The critical coat is the final one. Sometimes that one can take a long time to fully dry depending on time of year and weather conditions. If it’s taking a really long time, still tacky after 25 minutes or more, I will use activator on the final coat only, never any of the other coats. Regards, Bob

[@ibalrit]

Bob, that is, indeed a beautiful pen! I have gotten to where I really like the Sierra kit as well. May I ask an opinion? I am trying to design a special pen from 4 wood types. I love the Gisi pattern but instead of the chevrons, have you seen anyone do a cross? I'm trying to find an example as the 4 woods are from 4 different churches and I'm wanting to out them together in a real classy way. Thanks!

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Steve Kondo makes a cross but he doesn’t do videos. That may be come photos on Facebook is you search his name. Regards, Bob

[@chartle1]

So glad you have gotten over your CA addiction. 😀 And wow even letting 5 min epoxy cure overnight. 😯😉

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank k you Cliff, it wasn’t easy, LOL. Regards, Bob

[@chartle1]

@@RJBWoodTurner No more half way glued tubes. Yea!!! Oh and I give 5 min epoxy maybe 30 min to cure. But I understand wanting to wait for something that takes time to make.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Been burned to many times, LOL.

[@petrusscott3038]

Wow. I think this is the most beautiful pen that you’ve made to date. You’ve inspired me to try and make this pen 😃 I have a few questions before I start. What speed do you run the lathe when you apply the CA glue? Do you use accelerator for the thin CA? If no, how long do you wait until you apply the next coat. I created the no stick bushings and I noticed that my blank isn’t centred. So it wobbles a little. Do you have the same problem? We’re do you buy the lint free paper towels? Thanks Peter

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I run the lathe at the lowest speed it will go, otherwise it will throw the C/A everywhere. I avoid accelerator at all cost and never use it on thin C/A. It usually takes about 30 to 60 seconds to fully dry. I do have the wobble if turning between centers but it really doesn’t hurt anything. Regards, Bob

[@petrusscott3038]

Hi Bob, I put 5 coats of thin CA and I noticed that the finish isn’t perfectly smooth. So I was thinking of doing a light sanding. Did you ever experience this issue? If yes, what grit of sandpaper did you use. Thanks, Peter

[@clinthart6541]

Great pen. What method do you use to price your pens

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you Clint. I don’t sell pens anymore. Regards, Bob

[@georgebrill3072]

Great job. How would you compare the 3 wheel Beal buffing system to the two wheel you used in your video? Thanks. George

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I’ve never use the three wheel Beal system, I have one but it’s maybe overkill for a pen. Most of my friends use it for larger turnings, bowls and stuff like that. Regards, Bob

[@georgebrill3072]

Thanks.

[@ronh9384]

Beautiful pen Bob. What is a “Gisi” pen? Is it the shape that it is glued into? Thanks for sharing. Ron

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Gisi is that man who came up with this design. Regards, Bob

[@ronh9384]

RJBWoodTurner Good to know. Thanks Bob 😊

[@kuldeepsinghbhatti4402]

That breaking chunk problem can be solved if you drill the holes with smaller drill bit first

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you. Regards, Bob

[@kuldeepsinghbhatti4402]

@@RJBWoodTurner you are most welcome and it's really very nice to watching your videos and this sort of art is not common in India and I am really facinating with your lovely art work

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you, I appreciate you watching my videos. Regards, Bob

[@robertevans6481]

..👍..

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Thank you.

[@derekbrown6557]

It would be easier to press if your press is fixed down.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

I don’t want it fixed. I use it all over the shop and take it to demos. It like it mobile. Regards, Bob

[@orelygarcia]

🧡💯😎👍👍💥🍕🍺

[@RJBWoodTurner]

😃