Jr. Emperor on BOW

Jr. Emperor on BOW · 04-14-2009, 09:23 AM

My friends daughter is graduating from college next month and asked me to make this for her for her graduation. I actually ended up really liking this kit.

Trent Mason · 04-14-2009, 09:26 AM

That's a beautiful pen Kevin! I'm sure she'll enjoy it. What kind of wood?

(cough) calendar contest (cough)

ptt49er · 04-14-2009, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by Trent Mason

That's a beautiful pen Kevin! I'm sure she'll enjoy it. What kind of wood?

BOW = Bethlehem olive wood

Kevin,

Beautiful pen! I know the graduate will use it for years to come!

Splinter · 04-14-2009, 09:41 AM

That is a really nice pen. I like BOW. It and the 22K gold really go together good. Nice job.

MrAudio815 · 04-14-2009, 11:04 AM

Really Great Job Kevin,

I am so wanting to try out the Pen Making, Because That is one B-E-A-UTIFUL Pen!

skeeter · 04-14-2009, 11:12 AM

Awesome pen. Wood and kit really look good together.

rcflyer23 · 04-14-2009, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by MrAudio815

Really Great Job Kevin,

I am so wanting to try out the Pen Making, Because That is one B-E-A-UTIFUL Pen!

Matthew you really should jump into it. It is alot of fun. Kinda instant gratification type of thing.

Thanks for all the comments. I am extremely happy with the end product. My wife wants one just like it. She has a birthday coming up soon. Guess I need to get it ordered today since her birthday is this weekend. It will just have to be a little late. Oh well.. I wasn't sure if she would like it but she does so a Ordering I will go..

ScottM · 04-15-2009, 09:09 AM

BOW is nice for pen turning. You did a great job Kevin.

MrAudio815 · 04-15-2009, 12:10 PM

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Matthew you really should jump into it. It is alot of fun. Kinda instant gratification type of thing.

I would sure love to just jump right in,

But I am not really sure what all I would have to buy.

I have been looking at Pennstate and see there kits,

but is there anything else I need.

I know I need a mandrel, but which one and do I need to have a press to push the bushing into the wood?

If someone could tell me everything I would need to get started that would be greatly appreciated.

rcflyer23 · 04-16-2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rcflyer23

I would sure love to just jump right in, But I am not really sure what all I would have to buy. I have been looking at Pennstate and see there kits, but is there anything else I need. I know I need a mandrel, but which one and do I need to have a press to push the bushing into the wood?

If someone could tell me everything I would need to get started that would be greatly appreciated.

Matthew,

The basics would be the Mandrel, I use a Woodcraft professional adjustable mandrel, I have not had any issues with any of the bushing sets so far and I have ordered from CSUSA, Pen State and Woodcraft.

A drill press and a centering jig are needed, thin and medium ca are what I use, thin for glueing the brass(Some people use medium or thick and even 5 Min Epoxy) I use the medium to apply my CA finish. As far as pressing the pens together a press is nice but not needed I have used a clamp before to press them together you just have to make sure to be careful with either one. Once you have the mandrel and a way to bore the wholes you really can use any woodturning tools. I use a set of Pen Turning tools right now, I mainly use a roughing gouge and then the skew for final size/shaping. I buy a set of sand paper from HF that has 150-400 grit they are 1" wide strips and on a roll, I usually go from 150 - 400 then jump over to the Micromesh and go 1500 - 12000. I think I have everything as far as basics. Oh if you are doing acrylic you will want some form of plastic polish. I am sure some others will chime in here and remind me of some other things I have forgotten.

PChristy · 04-16-2009, 07:59 AM

WOW!

that is a great looking pen - nice job and I am sure that she will love it

ScottM · 04-16-2009, 08:04 AM

Matt, this is what I used to get started.

http://www.packardwoodworks.com/Merc...&Category_Code=

A pen press is a nice to have but it is something you can build. A vise or even clamps can also be used for that purpose. A vise or jig is a must if you plan to drill your blanks on a drill press but with a little practice you can drill them right on the lathe.

rcflyer23 · 04-16-2009, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by ScottM

Matt, this is what I used to get started.

http://www.packardwoodworks.com/Merc...&Category_Code=

A pen press is a nice to have but it is something you can build. A vise or even clamps can also be used for that purpose. A vise or jig is a must if you plan to drill your blanks on a drill press but with a little practice you can drill them right on the lathe.

+1 on drilling on the lathe. I will eventually start doing that once I upgrade to a bigger lathe. I really don't want to spend any money on an MT1 lathe. That kit that Scott showed you will get you started I knew I would forget something the barrel trimmer.

That one only has the 7mm barrel so you would need to make a set of bushings to go into larger pens or buy the new reamers from somewhere...

If I remember you are fairly close to DaveO he has made some really great looking pens he can probably help you locally.

MrAudio815 · 04-16-2009, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by ScottM

Matt, this is what I used to get started.

http://www.packardwoodworks.com/Merc...&Category_Code=

A pen press is a nice to have but it is something you can build. A vise or even clamps can also be used for that purpose. A vise or jig is a must if you plan to drill your blanks on a drill press but with a little practice you can drill them right on the lathe.

Cool, That looks good!

So is this one: http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/st...ials_kit?Args= the same or better/worse? What should I look for between the two? And should I get the 2MT or 1MT, What's the difference? And what is the Drill chuck version? Or should I save up and get something like this: http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/st...arter_kit?Args= Or do I even need those tools? I have made some oland tools with Earl (have 4 so far). And then ther is this one: http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/st...inner_kit?Args=

Just getting a little confused.

But so appreciate the help, I am getting closer to trying out this pen making!

Thanks again

MrAudio815 · 04-16-2009, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MrAudio815

Matthew,

The basics would be the Mandrel, I use a Woodcraft professional adjustable mandrel, I have not had any issues with any of the bushing sets so far and I have ordered from CSUSA, Pen State and Woodcraft.

A drill press and a centering jig are needed, thin and medium ca are what I use, thin for glueing the brass(Some people use medium or thick and even 5 Min Epoxy) I use the medium to apply my CA finish. As far as pressing the pens together a press is nice but not needed I have used a clamp before to press them together you just have to make sure to be careful with either one. Once you have the mandrel and a way to bore the wholes you really can use any woodturning tools. I use a set of Pen Turning tools right now, I mainly use a roughing gouge and then the skew for final size/shaping. I buy a set of sand paper from HF that has 150-400 grit they are 1" wide strips and on a roll, I usually go from 150 - 400 then jump over to the Micromesh and go 1500 - 12000. I think I have everything as far as basics. Oh if you are doing acrylic you will want some form of plastic polish. I am sure some others will chime in here and remind me of some other things I have forgotten.

If you Buy a pen kit, do you also have to buy the bushings?

Or if you have a mandrel and glue and tools can you just buy a pent kit and put it together and thats it? Nothing else to buy???

Thanks RcFlyer

.....Ps Do you actually have a Rc Flyer?