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  1. DonEve

    Tenons for Eureopean style pens

    Hi Guys/Gals, I bought some Eureopean style pens recently, wanting to expand my horizons! I was reading through the instructions and noticed the "cut tenon to center ring" step. :elvis: Never did that, although I did find out what my parting tool is used for. Is there a posting on this...
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    • Forum: Woodturning
  2. DonEve

    Personalizing pens

    Hi Guys/Gals, Recently, I've had a few customers ask me about personalizing pens. Do any of you attempt that? How do you do it? So far, the questions have involved acrylic pens. Don :wsmile:
  3. R

    Pens & Pics

    Well I finally got the pics of my first pen in my gallary:eusa_clap.Just haven't figured out how to get them to a thread yet:icon_scra:dontknow:. The way I look at it is one thing at a time:gar-La;. Feel free to Make fun if you want "I did".I know the pics arn't that good but I learning right...
  4. AlexL

    Lots of new pens

    I was busy this week turning a lot of new pens. I went back to Indiana on vacation last week and we went to a wedding where I sold some pens and took orders for a few others. This first one was ordered by my uncle. It is a flat top American in platinum the wood is cross grain bloodwood I...
  5. Jon

    stop posting pics of pens and bowls please

    You people keep posting pics of bowls and pens and everytime I look I think I would love to do those. So I know you will all stop so I dont have to go buy a Lathe. :rotflm:
    • Jon
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    • bowls pens pics posting stop
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Woodturning
  6. Maple Burl with Kingwood crown

    Maple Burl with Kingwood crown

    Some pens that I've started to turn on my lathe
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    • Category: Smaller Woodworking Projects
  7. Redwood Burl

    Redwood Burl

    Some pens that I've started to turn on my lathe
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  8. AlexL

    New Pens

    Hi, Here are a couple more pens I turned today The first one is a gold european in cross grain morado. I turned this one for a customer but they changed their mind at the last minute before they ever saw it This is another european but this time in wenge that rocker gave me This last...
  9. AlexL

    Turned some new pens today

    I just finished my EOG tests at school and thought I would turn some pens today. The first one is a Premium Cigar pen in gold. The wood is Thuya burl with a natural finish. I turned this pen as a Fathers Day gift for my Grandpa. The second one is a pen purchased by Rocker's wife Pam at the...
  10. Threejs

    Turning pens again...

    I got a chance to turn some pens today. It has been almost 2 years since I turned my last one (also first). I had forgotten how precise you have to be with these darn things. I went through 3 kits today, and ended up with 2 pens, only one of which I like. It is all good though. I am...
  11. Badabing

    Recent Pens and a display box...

    Hi everyone! I've been pretty busy so my spare time has been spent in the shop rather than on the 'puter. So I haven't been posting as much as I'd like to lately. Anyway, thought I'd post some of the stuff that's been keeping me busy these last two weeks... I made about a dozen pens to show...
  12. AlexL

    Pens from Klingspor's Showcase

    Here are the pens I entered in the Klingspor's showcase. The first one is actually the 4th pen I ever made. It is a Thuya burl cigar pen. This one was awarded first place and best in show for the youth category. The next pen is one I made for the show. It is a classic American pen made...
    • AlexL
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    • klingspor pens showcase
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    • Forum: Woodturning
  13. Splinter

    Pens

    These are 3 pens I made this week. I thought about letting you guess what kind of wood was used but decide not to. The ones on the left and right are Patriot pens using Maple Burl. The center one is a Jr Gentlemens using Wild Grape Vine. I found the wood in a area near my house that was...
  14. Badabing

    Pens and Bottlestoppers Turned on Friday

    I had the day off on Friday and decided to turn as many things as possible :wsmile: Here is what came out of the effort: In order they are: Black Chrome Cigar Pen in Red dyed Boxelder Burl, Bright Copper Cigar Pen in Cocobolo, Gold Sierra Pen in Boxelder Burl, Stainless Steel...
  15. nelsone

    Couple More Pens

    Here are a couple pens I finished up a while back and forgot to post. This is some more of the cherry burl Robert gave me. One cigar and a Classic American rollerball.
  16. GeorgeL

    First pens!

    Alex, my 11 year old, was busy on the lathe this weekend. Here are some shots of his first attempt at pen turning. Please give him your feedback. The first two are Bubinga the thrid is African Blackwood. George
  17. nelsone

    Robert Arrowood! Your pens are ready!

    Robert very generously gave me a nice piece of cherry burl on the condition I made a couple pens for him. I was quite willing to accept the terms and here is the result. Thanks Robert!!! I hope you like the pens!
  18. Eric Laudenbacher

    Pens in Galleries

    Well last year I was asked to put some of my pens and bottlestoppers in 2 art galleries in Greensboro. Fri I decided to remove them from one of the galleries. It turned out to be the right thing to do. 2 hours after I got home, I got a phone call from a lady from N.Y. who was in town and had...
  19. Badabing

    Need advice on selling pens, etc.

    I have some very good news! I may be able to sell some pens and bottle stoppers to help pay for treatment of my advanced WGD :-D The short story is this: I have a friend that owns a retail store and is willing to display some of my work for sale. I also found another store owner that liked...
  20. T

    Antler/bullet pens

    I spent the afternoon at DaveO's shop and he helped me turn my first deer antler bullet pens. I think the came out pretty cool! I learned many great tips and now I understand how to apply and finish a CA finish. Thanks DaveO!!!!
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    • antler or bullet pens
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    • Forum: Woodturning

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