Turning My First Ever Pens!

[scottc]

I was screaming "Don't forget the clip" and then "it twists in" .. glad you heard me :)

[amygoersch]

Those look absolutely amazing. Can't wait to buy one!

[budboggs]

Kool! looking good as usual. Keep up the good work.

[tomas]

Who needs a Tormek ($$$) wet grinder. All you need is a Ridgid Oscillating spindle sander to sharpen with. That was great!

[gcbound]

It looks like the Jacobs chuck worked great for you. That process seemed solid enough that it seems that lathe would be able to push in a larger forstner bit as well, say into the top of a hollow form to get started. The lathe I've got now is an older guy, but it has a solid headstock spindle (so I can't use a MT2) and a tailstock that accepts a MT1. So I'm looking at different options and still conserving floor space.

[cjhawley]

Nice. I have made 3 pens to date. I did make a little wand to help insert the brass tubes. Works well, but only used it once so far. Keeps the CA glue off your fingers.

[barryissberner]

Dude I love your videos!
1) you’re entertaining with your Everyman style so I totally relate. I often hear you say Doah!? Just like I do!.
2) you just dive in there and try stuff and film the whole damn thing mistakes and all. Much better than perfect execution videos.
3) I actually learn something from every one of your projects.

Rock On!!

[davidbuffington]

As somebody who has worked in the service industry, and an avid gamer, YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY PENS! or pencils.... or dice.