I tend to turn the pen with the sizing sleeve already on the bushing, and when turning the tenon I'll stop the lathe and move the sleeve over it to size it up. I've also never thought about gluing the center band on. But I will say, this is my favourite pen kit! Inexpensive, attractive, and reminiscent of a Mont Blanc.
Good tip about the air compressor for getting dust off. I'm in the habit of using a shop towel wetted with acetone, but that can sometimes strip colour out of some of the colourful hardwoods.
Just finished making this pen. It's amazing gold with ziricote wood. This will be my go to pen to make in a slim version. Looks amazing and is fun to make
I have destroyed 2 of these pen kits because I couldn't get them to work. First time I pushed the transmission in to the lower part and the transmission wouldn't twist, it was just grinding. The second one because I couldn't get the pen apart to fix it. The refill just isn't long enough.
As always, we really appreciate the quality videos you produce. After watching you use the pen press I have a question about ours. I noticed you had very little up and down movement when using the press. With ours the part with the 2 red turn knobs moves up past center by at least 1/2" - 3/4". Is there a way to adjust this part that I do not know about? Keep up the good work.
Thank you Chris! There are a couple of nuts on the underside of the sled. Could these possibly need tightening on your press? Shoot us an email at williamwoodwrite@penblanks.ca if you need a hand with it.
The Shellawax is actually quite a durable finish. It's used as a friction polish. It has a hardener in it which is activated by heat generated during application. It goes through a cross-linking process where the hardener fuses to the raw wood. It's dry to touch almost immediately but the hardening process takes up to 3 weeks to complete
I used to use Shellawax but had lots of complaints from customers about it wearing of at the finger position. Switched to CA finish with no complaints. Great video.
Good video, but if you are showing us some thing please slow the video down so we can see what you are showing us. But all in all Well done and thank you.😀😀😀
i just finished making one of these pens but i used gold hardware with ancient bog oak looked amazing
I tend to turn the pen with the sizing sleeve already on the bushing, and when turning the tenon I'll stop the lathe and move the sleeve over it to size it up. I've also never thought about gluing the center band on. But I will say, this is my favourite pen kit! Inexpensive, attractive, and reminiscent of a Mont Blanc.
I always press on mine however, I'll epoxy it on if I accidentally underside it. I also turn a slight taper on my tenon.
It is a great, classic looking kit. I usually glue the centre band on to allow myself a bit of room for error, just in case!
Good tip about the air compressor for getting dust off. I'm in the habit of using a shop towel wetted with acetone, but that can sometimes strip colour out of some of the colourful hardwoods.
Yes! I started doing it earlier this year and it makes all the difference
Always good info on your videos. I will be ordering the kit in a few days. Take care and stay safe. From: Petawawa, Ontario.
Absolutely a great quality video. Thank you for sharing and keep up the great pens.
Just finished making this pen. It's amazing gold with ziricote wood. This will be my go to pen to make in a slim version. Looks amazing and is fun to make
Nice! Sounds like a great combo
Beautiful pen. Nice work and great videoing. Thanks.
Fantastic Tutorial! Always wondered how to accuratly make these pens
Thank you, Scott!
I've always been intimidated by these kits. I know I shouldn't be because I've made dozens of pens. I should pick this one up!
I have destroyed 2 of these pen kits because I couldn't get them to work. First time I pushed the transmission in to the lower part and the transmission wouldn't twist, it was just grinding. The second one because I couldn't get the pen apart to fix it. The refill just isn't long enough.
Nice instructions
Great video. Thank you.
As always, we really appreciate the quality videos you produce. After watching you use the pen press I have a question about ours. I noticed you had very little up and down movement when using the press. With ours the part with the 2 red turn knobs moves up past center by at least 1/2" - 3/4". Is there a way to adjust this part that I do not know about? Keep up the good work.
Thank you Chris! There are a couple of nuts on the underside of the sled. Could these possibly need tightening on your press? Shoot us an email at williamwoodwrite@penblanks.ca if you need a hand with it.
Very Nice vídeo!
Thanks!
I noticed that you’re only using the EEE and shellax finish. Does this rub off when people use the pen?
The Shellawax is actually quite a durable finish. It's used as a friction polish. It has a hardener in it which is activated by heat generated during application. It goes through a cross-linking process where the hardener fuses to the raw wood. It's dry to touch almost immediately but the hardening process takes up to 3 weeks to complete
I used to use Shellawax but had lots of complaints from customers about it wearing of at the finger position. Switched to CA finish with no complaints. Great video.
no human is able to cut to within a hundredth of a millimetre, much less detect the difference.. Just round the numbers to 13.1mm, 6.1mm, 10.5mm etc.
Good video, but if you are showing us some thing please slow the video down so we can see what you are showing us. But all in all Well done and thank you.😀😀😀