pen kits

pen kits · 11-06-2009, 10:59 AM

anyone know of a place in western nc where i can pick up some pen kits. sure there all over the web and ive ordered several nice kits but id like to find a local source for some cheap kits to practice on before the others arrive next week....

ok so im impatient shoot me or just enjoy the endless trouble i cause myself because of it.

Canuck · 11-06-2009, 11:21 AM

Walt.

Packard Woodworks is located in Tryon NC. I think it may be about an hour from you though.

Packard Woodworks Inc.
215 S Trade St
Tryon, NC 28782

I have ordered pen kits and pen blanks from them in the past and their mail order business is excellent! Not sure if they do walk-ins or not. May be just online stuff, but they are quick with their deliveries.

Link...

http://www.packardwoodworks.com/Merc...e_Code=packard

I have noticed too, that they seem to be a PSI reseller. Same kits.

You may want to try and give them a call.

HTH

Wayne

woodworkingshop.com · 11-06-2009, 12:45 PM

We have them at Klingspor's Woodworking Shop in Hickory, NC. One day shipping! Or couple of hours drive - your choice.

Coleman

FredP · 11-06-2009, 12:49 PM

you can practice with just wood. no tubes, no mandrel, just small wood between centers. turn and finish as you would a pen. this will help you learn how to get the finish you are looking for.

Guy in Paradise · 11-07-2009, 12:00 AM

is the Woodcraft in Greenville, SC. or 55 miles to Asheville Hardware, which sells Rockler items.

CaptnA · 11-07-2009, 09:38 AM

The Woodcraft in Johnson City isn't too far and offers a nice drive. It breaks up the routine of riding to Greenville and is about as far for me as Klingspor in Hickory. There is the Asheville hardware. I've been a few times but their pen stuff has never had much selection. Its been hit or miss as has customer service. They have offered to order something if I knew what I wanted, but I can order too so I've never used them for that. Out of the three times I went there I left with a purchase just once, and it wasn't really what I wanted.
I like to actually see what I am going to buy and see the options side by side. Once I find what I like I don't mind ordering.