Wood turning pens

I recently found out that popsicle sticks and craft sticks are usually made out of birch wood. And I wondered if they could be glued together to make custom pens. So in this video, you find out just how easy it is to turn popsicle sticks into custom pens. #popsiclesticks #woodworking #wooden

George Vondriska talks about how easy an inexpensive it is to use counter-top surfaces for the material on any pen that you turn.

A question I’m often asked is where do I buy my pen kits. And I’m always on the lookout for suppliers I don’t know about. In response to both those needs, I decided to build a list of pen kit suppliers. Wow – this has been a wonderful education and exercise for me. I didn’t...

15 Tips and Tricks for Turning Pens - How to Make a Wooden PenAfter turning several wooden pens, I wanted to create a list to help new turners become efficie...

George Vondriska teaches you some of pen turning techniques used by the expert woodworkers for material selection, sanding tips and more.

Lathes have been around for centuries and are still used today in various settings. A wood lathe is a powerful tool that can be used to create beautiful and intricate pieces of woodwork. Though their primary purpose is to create cylindrical shapes out of wood, they can also be used to create other objects. In … What Can You Make With a Wood Lathe? 18 Things You Can Make With a Wood Lathe Read More »

These are a few ways that woodturning can affect your health. How you turn and the environment you turn in can affect you. Here are 5 ways it can have an impact on your health and how you can protect yourself.

In this video we answer the question pen turners may have. What To Do With Pen Blank Cut Offs?Cuff Link Hardware; http://amzn.to/2ag12S8Micro Mesh Sanding P...

I've been turning my own wood pens on the lathe out of burled, spalted and exotic woods. This pic is an example of 4 that I made with different hardware and type of woods. So far I have not stained them but just sealed with a clear sealer. Do you think if you were to want one, would you prefer it stained darker or stained a colour like green, red, etc? I'm new to making them so not quite sure what the market or demand is. All feedback appreciated! Jacqui www.portaverdestudio.com www.…

These videos will show you how to get into pen turning. I'll show you in-depth how to make a pen. I'll cover all the tools and techniques you need to know. I...