Intro: How to turn a wooden pen on a lathe
Have you ever wondered how to make those awesome wooden pens? Well here is how you do it. At first the making of a American pen (that is this kind) will take you
about a hour and a half but once you have made a bunch you can make them in 15 minutes.
Image Notes
1. American style pen with Yellow Heart wood
Step 1: Supplies
For this Instructable you need these supplies. Most of these tools you can substitute for something else cheaper.
Lathe
Skew (the tool that you turn the wood with)
Wood ( i'm using yellow heart one of my favorites)
CA glue or Super Glue (thick and thin if possible)
Mandrel to hold the pen on with 3 bushings
Sand paper
Pen Kit or you could use pieces from a old pen that you don't use anymore
Paper towels
BLO (boiled linseed oil)
Drill press or equivalent
Clamp
Optional:
Micromesh to get the super shine
Beall buffing system to put on an awesome finish
Pen press
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This document provides instructions for making a simple meditation bench for sitting in the seiza position. It lists the necessary materials which include wood, screws, drill bits, clamps, and sandpaper. It then explains how to cut the wood into legs and a seat, attach reinforcement pieces inside the legs, drill pilot and countersink holes, apply glue and clamp everything together. Some finishing touches like sanding, staining or varnishing are suggested. Sitting on extra pillows for hand support is also recommended.
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So I know we’re all going through a lot right now. This whole distancing thing is really starting to wear on us and that’ll never be truer than during this holiday season. That’s why I invented these. Stay 6’ away from your friends and family while doing all the activities just like you used to. It’s almost like they’re not even there!
The build all starts by planing down a bunch of basswood lumber that was reclaimed from a friend of mine. I chose basswood specifically for this project because of it's light weight and also because the grain is very even and straight, which makes it easier to carve. Each of these boards gets planed down and then sanded with the drum sander to exactly an inch thick.
This document provides step-by-step instructions for making a miniature 12-inch version of the 12-foot book "The Circus Procession" using various tools and materials. It describes printing the pages on long paper, scoring and folding them, making cardboard covers and attaching them using glue, and binding the pages together into a concertina-style book. Special techniques like using tissue paper to join shorter paper strips and pressing the book to ensure it dries flat are also outlined. The finished miniature book accurately replicates the look and features of the original large-scale work.
The document provides instructions for veneering a small cabinet panel with Honduran mahogany. It describes preparing the materials, which include mahogany veneer and plywood, as well as tools for gluing and pressing the veneer. The instructions explain gluing the veneer to the panel using a roller, pressing it, and then removing excess veneer using a chisel across the grain and a table saw with the grain to create a finished panel.
This document provides instructions for making miniature papier-mâché Easter eggs. It describes using resin to create egg-shaped molds and silicone putty to form flexible bases. Tissue paper is layered with glue inside the molds to build up the eggs. Printed designs and colored strips are added for decoration. When complete, the hard-shelled eggs fit tightly into the flexible bases.
This document provides instructions for creating several homemade devices:
1. A wind turbine generator made from cardboard, dowels, rubber bands, and tape that uses Savonius-style vertical blades to harness wind power. The instructions describe cutting blades and disks, marking angles, and assembling the turbine.
2. A small portable gravitational shield made from a conductive non-ferromagnetic tube and rare earth magnets that are inserted inside to create a field.
3. An improvised measuring device made from common household items like string, a ruler or measuring tape, and weights that can measure the depth of pools or distances without specialized equipment. The instructions explain tying knots in the string and using weights to take accurate underwater
Intro: Simple Storage Box
I made this simple storage box for my baby's toys. It's an easy one day project and you can improve or add your own design to it.
Material you will need:
Your choice of wood.
Mitre saw, skill saw or hand saw.
Jigsaw (use special blade for cutting angles)
Biscuit jointer and biscuits no10.
Hand sander. different grit levels.
Cordless drill ( for screws and pilot holes)
PVA Glue, glue roller, tape, pencil, screws, pins, 2 hinges, clamps, set square, ratchet straps or long clamps.
Safety : When using electric tools use ears and eye protection.
Keep body parts away from sharp blades. WORK SAFE!
Image Notes
1. Location for the Lid stay device
2. Arc for handles and ventilation
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3. Support for lid. Use screws and glue, drill shallow 10mm pilot holes, cover with
hardwood plugs .
4. Hinges in place
5. Round all corners with jigsaw
6. Lid stay
Step 1: Choose box material
You can make the box from a few cheap materials such as soft wood, plywood, mdf board and more. After deciding what material you are using think about the
pratical size of the box and what will be its purpose. I made my box size Length=800mm x Width=380mm x Height=450 that is a good size for keeping all my baby toys
tidy in one box. I chose to use soft wood 19mmx144mm.
Start by cutting your length and width size using a mitre saw or hand saw.
Don't forget to subtract the thickness of the material x 2 from your width to achieve your box width design.
Use a long set square to mark the lines between the joints, those lines will guide you when using your biscuit jointer
Despite the reported average reply time, the conversation with COSJJ can take days or weeks. But one of our experts can stay on it and take care of it for you:
While we try to find every shortcut we can for reaching COSJJ customer service by email, we also recommend looking up the tips we have for your specific issue. Whether you're about to email info@cosjj.com or already have, it's worth checking for precise instructions.
This document provides instructions for making a simple meditation bench for sitting in the seiza position. It lists the necessary materials which include wood, screws, drill bits, clamps, and sandpaper. It then explains how to cut the wood into legs and a seat, attach reinforcement pieces inside the legs, drill pilot and countersink holes, apply glue and clamp everything together. Some finishing touches like sanding, staining or varnishing are suggested. Sitting on extra pillows for hand support is also recommended.
Building giant articulated hands carved from woodjessica30251
So I know we’re all going through a lot right now. This whole distancing thing is really starting to wear on us and that’ll never be truer than during this holiday season. That’s why I invented these. Stay 6’ away from your friends and family while doing all the activities just like you used to. It’s almost like they’re not even there!
The build all starts by planing down a bunch of basswood lumber that was reclaimed from a friend of mine. I chose basswood specifically for this project because of it's light weight and also because the grain is very even and straight, which makes it easier to carve. Each of these boards gets planed down and then sanded with the drum sander to exactly an inch thick.
This document provides step-by-step instructions for making a miniature 12-inch version of the 12-foot book "The Circus Procession" using various tools and materials. It describes printing the pages on long paper, scoring and folding them, making cardboard covers and attaching them using glue, and binding the pages together into a concertina-style book. Special techniques like using tissue paper to join shorter paper strips and pressing the book to ensure it dries flat are also outlined. The finished miniature book accurately replicates the look and features of the original large-scale work.
The document provides instructions for veneering a small cabinet panel with Honduran mahogany. It describes preparing the materials, which include mahogany veneer and plywood, as well as tools for gluing and pressing the veneer. The instructions explain gluing the veneer to the panel using a roller, pressing it, and then removing excess veneer using a chisel across the grain and a table saw with the grain to create a finished panel.
This document provides instructions for making miniature papier-mâché Easter eggs. It describes using resin to create egg-shaped molds and silicone putty to form flexible bases. Tissue paper is layered with glue inside the molds to build up the eggs. Printed designs and colored strips are added for decoration. When complete, the hard-shelled eggs fit tightly into the flexible bases.
This document provides instructions for creating several homemade devices:
1. A wind turbine generator made from cardboard, dowels, rubber bands, and tape that uses Savonius-style vertical blades to harness wind power. The instructions describe cutting blades and disks, marking angles, and assembling the turbine.
2. A small portable gravitational shield made from a conductive non-ferromagnetic tube and rare earth magnets that are inserted inside to create a field.
3. An improvised measuring device made from common household items like string, a ruler or measuring tape, and weights that can measure the depth of pools or distances without specialized equipment. The instructions explain tying knots in the string and using weights to take accurate underwater
Intro: Simple Storage Box
I made this simple storage box for my baby's toys. It's an easy one day project and you can improve or add your own design to it.
Material you will need:
Your choice of wood.
Mitre saw, skill saw or hand saw.
Jigsaw (use special blade for cutting angles)
Biscuit jointer and biscuits no10.
Hand sander. different grit levels.
Cordless drill ( for screws and pilot holes)
PVA Glue, glue roller, tape, pencil, screws, pins, 2 hinges, clamps, set square, ratchet straps or long clamps.
Safety : When using electric tools use ears and eye protection.
Keep body parts away from sharp blades. WORK SAFE!
Image Notes
1. Location for the Lid stay device
2. Arc for handles and ventilation
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3. Support for lid. Use screws and glue, drill shallow 10mm pilot holes, cover with
hardwood plugs .
4. Hinges in place
5. Round all corners with jigsaw
6. Lid stay
Step 1: Choose box material
You can make the box from a few cheap materials such as soft wood, plywood, mdf board and more. After deciding what material you are using think about the
pratical size of the box and what will be its purpose. I made my box size Length=800mm x Width=380mm x Height=450 that is a good size for keeping all my baby toys
tidy in one box. I chose to use soft wood 19mmx144mm.
Start by cutting your length and width size using a mitre saw or hand saw.
Don't forget to subtract the thickness of the material x 2 from your width to achieve your box width design.
Use a long set square to mark the lines between the joints, those lines will guide you when using your biscuit jointer
Custom resin and wood crochet hooks. A chef has a favourite knife they use, a painter has a favourite paintbrush they use, a mechanic has a favourite screwdriver they use. And I hope my resin and wood crochet hooks become someone’s favourite hook they use for crocheting. Check out how I make them and be sure to get to the bottom for a picture gallery of some of my other crochet hooks.
Thanks for looking.
SUPPLIES
1. Wood blank (walnut was used for demo)
2. Resin blank (either buy or make it yourself)
3. Resin (if making yourself)
4. Pigment
5. Pvc pipe for mould
6. Sandpaper
7. Polishing compound
8. Ca glue (medium and thin)
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Step 3: Blade Storage. ...
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Step 5: Drilling Straight. ...
Step 6: No-Burn Holes. ...
Step 7: Fix Holes in Wood. ...
Step 8: Fold Your Sandpaper.
Intro: Homemade tobacco pipe
This Instructable is about how to make your own tobacco pipes at home. I didn't want to spend a lot of money for a tobacco pipe, so I decided to make one myself. Here
is how I did just that.
Step 1: You will need...
What you will need to make your own tobacco pipe:
- 1 Block of Bruyere wood
- 1 ferule
- different kind of grater
- a saw
- pencil
- a drill with different gimlets (Hand auger)
- one circle
- a Dremel like tool
- sand paper
- milling cutter min. 18 mm
- time (you will need a lot of it)
- a idea
This document provides instructions for making a bow in 6 steps:
1. Cut and shape wood pieces for the riser and limbs, sanding them smooth.
2. Measure and cut the limbs, chiseling a groove for the string.
3. Stain or paint the wood pieces for decoration.
4. Apply several thin coats of varnish to the wood, sanding between coats.
5. Attach the limbs to the riser with bolts and nuts, stringing the bow tightly.
6. Test the finished bow by shooting arrows at a target, enjoying the results safely.
This document provides instructions for making a bow in 6 steps:
1. Cut and shape wood pieces for the riser and limbs, sanding them smooth.
2. Measure and cut the limbs, chiseling a groove for the string.
3. Stain or paint the wood pieces for decoration.
4. Apply several thin coats of varnish to the wood and sand between coats.
5. Attach the limbs to the riser with bolts and nuts, stringing the bow tightly.
6. Test the finished bow by shooting arrows at a target and enjoy!
This document provides instructions for making a bow in 6 steps:
1. Cut and shape wood for the riser and limbs, sanding until smooth
2. Measure and cut the limbs, chiseling a groove for the string
3. Stain or paint the bow for creative design
4. Apply several thin coats of varnish with sanding between coats
5. Attach the limbs to the riser with bolts and nuts, string the bow which requires tying loops in the string
6. Test out the completed bow by shooting arrows at a target and enjoy!
Intro: Make a quick box using box joints
I wanted to make a small box for a project and I wanted strong joints. A mitered and glued box wouldn't be strong enough for what i had in mind so I tried box joints.
There are all kinds of commercially available jigs and tools to assist in making box joints (or dovetails) but I made my own jig quickly and easily with the router table at
TechShop and some scrap wood.
Tools needed:
Router table and a 1/4" straight bit
Compound miter saw or table saw
Planer/Joiner*
Belt sander*
Straight file
Some clamps
*optional
Materials:
3-4" wide board
Scrap board
I made it at TechShop !
Image Notes
1. Nice fit even without glue. A quick sanding made for a really nice and strong
joint.
2. Sometimes the router cuts away a chip as it exits the backside of the wood.
Fortunately this was on the inside.
Image Notes
1. The back scrap is for clamping only. It is narrower than the front piece and
clears the router bit.
2. Miter gauge slot
3. Jig finger - a tight friction fit
4. Whirling blade of death
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In an effort to share some of my experiences in the
shop, here are 10 woodworking tips that I've learned
from professionals or on my own. These tips are
simple yet effective ways to stay organized and efficient when working with wood.
This document provides step-by-step instructions for constructing a bamboo fishing rod. It describes selecting bamboo culms, flaming the bamboo to change its color, splitting the bamboo into strips, filling and pressing nodes, creating tapers, binding sections together, and final finishing steps like sanding and applying ferrules. The creator emphasizes patience, using simple tools, and taking time for sharpening throughout the building process.
I made these DIY frames on which to stretch some painted canvases. The frames are constructed from some scraps of 1" thick oak stair treads and joined using half lap joints. I recommend using a softer wood than oak.
This took a little bit of practice, but the frames are easy and cheap to make.
Start with some painted or blank canvases. I recommend making two or three at the same time, because this project is made faster with repeat cuts.
This document provides instructions for simple fabric printing using a lacing card style technique. The instructions include using an old DVD case or takeaway container lid, drawing a design with marker, drilling holes along the design, lacing string or twine through the holes from the reverse side to create a stamp, applying fabric paint or acrylic paint mixed with fabric fixative to the stamped design, pressing it onto fabric, and heat setting it once dry. The goal is to create a stamped fabric design by lacing string or twine through a drawn design on a surface and using it to transfer the painted pattern onto fabric.
This is the tutorial for make the wheelchair wheel dryer by yourself. This is designed in function of the cocreation project with a person in a wheelchair..
The document provides instructions for creating puzzles out of wax molds and rubber molds. It discusses designing the puzzles in CAD software, machining the wax molds using a milling machine, creating rubber molds using silicone rubber, and casting the final puzzle pieces using cement. The process requires carefully designing the molds, machining the wax molds layer-by-layer, mixing rubber and cement compounds without bubbles, and pouring the mixtures into the molds. Photos document each step and warn of potential mistakes like bubbles that can ruin the final pieces.
This document provides instructions for building a cross out of clothespins. It outlines 4 phases of construction: [1] preparing the clothespins by removing springs and gluing them together, [2] starting the basic cross shape by gluing pins together at right angles, [3] adding supporting pins to strengthen the form, and [4] finishing the cross arms and details. Emphasis is placed on proper alignment of pins and allowing glue to fully dry between steps. The finished cross can be stained or decorated as desired.
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Technoblade, born Alex on June 1, 1999, was a legendary Minecraft YouTuber known for his sharp wit and exceptional PvP skills. Starting his channel in 2013, he gained nearly 11 million subscribers. His private battle with metastatic sarcoma ended in June 2022, but his enduring legacy continues to inspire millions.
Custom resin and wood crochet hooks. A chef has a favourite knife they use, a painter has a favourite paintbrush they use, a mechanic has a favourite screwdriver they use. And I hope my resin and wood crochet hooks become someone’s favourite hook they use for crocheting. Check out how I make them and be sure to get to the bottom for a picture gallery of some of my other crochet hooks.
Thanks for looking.
SUPPLIES
1. Wood blank (walnut was used for demo)
2. Resin blank (either buy or make it yourself)
3. Resin (if making yourself)
4. Pigment
5. Pvc pipe for mould
6. Sandpaper
7. Polishing compound
8. Ca glue (medium and thin)
10 Woodworking Tricks the Pros Use: I'm always looking for shortcuts in my work, either to save time or make my life easier. Over time, I've come ...
10 MORE Woodworking Tricks the Pros Use
Step 1: Clamp Any Angle. Not all projects will have perfect 90° angles to allow for easy clamping during assembly. ...
Step 2: Clamp Wide Boards. ...
Step 3: Blade Storage. ...
Step 4: Centered Holes in Dowels. ...
Step 5: Drilling Straight. ...
Step 6: No-Burn Holes. ...
Step 7: Fix Holes in Wood. ...
Step 8: Fold Your Sandpaper.
Intro: Homemade tobacco pipe
This Instructable is about how to make your own tobacco pipes at home. I didn't want to spend a lot of money for a tobacco pipe, so I decided to make one myself. Here
is how I did just that.
Step 1: You will need...
What you will need to make your own tobacco pipe:
- 1 Block of Bruyere wood
- 1 ferule
- different kind of grater
- a saw
- pencil
- a drill with different gimlets (Hand auger)
- one circle
- a Dremel like tool
- sand paper
- milling cutter min. 18 mm
- time (you will need a lot of it)
- a idea
This document provides instructions for making a bow in 6 steps:
1. Cut and shape wood pieces for the riser and limbs, sanding them smooth.
2. Measure and cut the limbs, chiseling a groove for the string.
3. Stain or paint the wood pieces for decoration.
4. Apply several thin coats of varnish to the wood, sanding between coats.
5. Attach the limbs to the riser with bolts and nuts, stringing the bow tightly.
6. Test the finished bow by shooting arrows at a target, enjoying the results safely.
This document provides instructions for making a bow in 6 steps:
1. Cut and shape wood pieces for the riser and limbs, sanding them smooth.
2. Measure and cut the limbs, chiseling a groove for the string.
3. Stain or paint the wood pieces for decoration.
4. Apply several thin coats of varnish to the wood and sand between coats.
5. Attach the limbs to the riser with bolts and nuts, stringing the bow tightly.
6. Test the finished bow by shooting arrows at a target and enjoy!
This document provides instructions for making a bow in 6 steps:
1. Cut and shape wood for the riser and limbs, sanding until smooth
2. Measure and cut the limbs, chiseling a groove for the string
3. Stain or paint the bow for creative design
4. Apply several thin coats of varnish with sanding between coats
5. Attach the limbs to the riser with bolts and nuts, string the bow which requires tying loops in the string
6. Test out the completed bow by shooting arrows at a target and enjoy!
Intro: Make a quick box using box joints
I wanted to make a small box for a project and I wanted strong joints. A mitered and glued box wouldn't be strong enough for what i had in mind so I tried box joints.
There are all kinds of commercially available jigs and tools to assist in making box joints (or dovetails) but I made my own jig quickly and easily with the router table at
TechShop and some scrap wood.
Tools needed:
Router table and a 1/4" straight bit
Compound miter saw or table saw
Planer/Joiner*
Belt sander*
Straight file
Some clamps
*optional
Materials:
3-4" wide board
Scrap board
I made it at TechShop !
Image Notes
1. Nice fit even without glue. A quick sanding made for a really nice and strong
joint.
2. Sometimes the router cuts away a chip as it exits the backside of the wood.
Fortunately this was on the inside.
Image Notes
1. The back scrap is for clamping only. It is narrower than the front piece and
clears the router bit.
2. Miter gauge slot
3. Jig finger - a tight friction fit
4. Whirling blade of death
10 woodworking tricks use to achieve accurate and beautiful designITANRINHOPE
In an effort to share some of my experiences in the
shop, here are 10 woodworking tips that I've learned
from professionals or on my own. These tips are
simple yet effective ways to stay organized and efficient when working with wood.
This document provides step-by-step instructions for constructing a bamboo fishing rod. It describes selecting bamboo culms, flaming the bamboo to change its color, splitting the bamboo into strips, filling and pressing nodes, creating tapers, binding sections together, and final finishing steps like sanding and applying ferrules. The creator emphasizes patience, using simple tools, and taking time for sharpening throughout the building process.
I made these DIY frames on which to stretch some painted canvases. The frames are constructed from some scraps of 1" thick oak stair treads and joined using half lap joints. I recommend using a softer wood than oak.
This took a little bit of practice, but the frames are easy and cheap to make.
Start with some painted or blank canvases. I recommend making two or three at the same time, because this project is made faster with repeat cuts.
This document provides instructions for simple fabric printing using a lacing card style technique. The instructions include using an old DVD case or takeaway container lid, drawing a design with marker, drilling holes along the design, lacing string or twine through the holes from the reverse side to create a stamp, applying fabric paint or acrylic paint mixed with fabric fixative to the stamped design, pressing it onto fabric, and heat setting it once dry. The goal is to create a stamped fabric design by lacing string or twine through a drawn design on a surface and using it to transfer the painted pattern onto fabric.
This is the tutorial for make the wheelchair wheel dryer by yourself. This is designed in function of the cocreation project with a person in a wheelchair..
The document provides instructions for creating puzzles out of wax molds and rubber molds. It discusses designing the puzzles in CAD software, machining the wax molds using a milling machine, creating rubber molds using silicone rubber, and casting the final puzzle pieces using cement. The process requires carefully designing the molds, machining the wax molds layer-by-layer, mixing rubber and cement compounds without bubbles, and pouring the mixtures into the molds. Photos document each step and warn of potential mistakes like bubbles that can ruin the final pieces.
This document provides instructions for building a cross out of clothespins. It outlines 4 phases of construction: [1] preparing the clothespins by removing springs and gluing them together, [2] starting the basic cross shape by gluing pins together at right angles, [3] adding supporting pins to strengthen the form, and [4] finishing the cross arms and details. Emphasis is placed on proper alignment of pins and allowing glue to fully dry between steps. The finished cross can be stained or decorated as desired.
Technoblade The Legacy of a Minecraft Legend.Techno Merch
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How to turn a wooden pen on a lathe
by Superninjacamper941 on December 24, 2008
Table of Contents
How to turn a wooden pen on a lathe ............................................................................................... 1
Intro: How to turn a wooden pen on a lathe ....................................................................................... 2
Step 1: Supplies ........................................................................................................... 2
Step 2: Cutting the blanks .................................................................................................... 3
Step 3: Drilling the blanks .................................................................................................... 3
Step 4: Sand the tubes then glue to Blanks ....................................................................................... 4
Step 5: Sqauring the blanks ................................................................................................... 5
Step 6: Turning ............................................................................................................ 5
Step 7: Sanding and BLOing .................................................................................................. 6
Step 8: Glueing ............................................................................................................ 7
Step 9: Sanding and Micro Sanding ............................................................................................. 7
Step 10: Finishing .......................................................................................................... 8
Step 11: Links ............................................................................................................. 10
Related Instructables ........................................................................................................ 11
Comments ................................................................................................................ 11
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2. Intro: How to turn a wooden pen on a lathe
Have you ever wondered how to make those awesome wooden pens? Well here is how you do it. At first the making of a American pen (that is this kind) will take you
about a hour and a half but once you have made a bunch you can make them in 15 minutes.
Image Notes
1. American style pen with Yellow Heart wood
Step 1: Supplies
For this Instructable you need these supplies. Most of these tools you can substitute for something else cheaper.
Lathe
Skew (the tool that you turn the wood with)
Wood ( i'm using yellow heart one of my favorites)
CA glue or Super Glue (thick and thin if possible)
Mandrel to hold the pen on with 3 bushings
Sand paper
Pen Kit or you could use pieces from a old pen that you don't use anymore
Paper towels
BLO (boiled linseed oil)
Drill press or equivalent
Clamp
Optional:
Micro mesh to get the super shine
Beall buffing system to put on a awesome finish
Pen press
Image Notes
1. All the pens that my Dad and I have made
3. Step 2: Cutting the blanks
You will need a piece of wood called a blank. This can be any type of wood as long as the wood is long enough for the tubes to fit in the piece of wood. Then you need to
cut the wood so that the wood will be long enough for tubes, Before you start cutting or even think about cutting put on your saftey glasses. I use a Craftsman table saw
to cut the wood but a bandsaw or a scroll saw would do the job well. Make sure to measure twice and cut once.
Image Notes
1. This is the blank. This wood is yellow hence why they call it yellow heart.
Image Notes
1. The blank cut to size the tubes that go in side.
2. The other blank.
Image Notes
1. Don't forget the glasses
Step 3: Drilling the blanks
This step can either be done on a drill press, Lathe or hand drill. I would not recommend drilling this hole on a normal drill because the hole has to be perfectly square.
The drilling on a drill press is self explanitory. But drilling on a lathe? Yes it can be done with a supernova chuck and a drill attachment.
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4. Image Notes
1. The blanks cut and drilled
Image Notes
1. This is the chuck that you put the wood in when you drill the blank. (you put this
on the spining side)
Image Notes
1. This is the drill chuck that you put on the live center side.
Step 4: Sand the tubes then glue to Blanks
Sand the blanks so that they are not shiny and then apply a line of thick CA glue to the tube and push in to the blank. Pull and twist the blank so that the glue gets all over
the inside of the hole then repeat on the other side. After you have done that push in the tube so that it is not sticking out of either side of the wood.
5. Image Notes
1. Shiny, we don't want shiny
Image Notes
1. Rough, we want rough
2. Thick CA glue or Super glue
Image Notes
1. Twist and Pull
Image Notes
1. Tube not sticking out.
2. Mark so that the grain will match up this is optional.
Step 5: Sqauring the blanks
For this step it is best to use the tool specially made for this or you could use sand paper and a square. This makes the wood flush and square with the tubes. Be careful
not to drill down to far because then the tube will stick out and in the final product you will have a gap in the joint of the pen.
Image Notes
1. Squared Balnk (tube not sticking out)
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1. Squaring tool on a drill
Step 6: Turning
This is my favorite part. You can use a wood working lathe and skew or make a lathe like in Catwood's Instructable 100%Homemade Lathe .( If your lathe has a speed
control you will want this to be as fast as possible) For a skew I use a round tip. You could also use a gouge or a chisel. Now take your Mandrel and bushings and put the
blanks on there so there is a bushing then blank then bushing then blank then bushing. The bushings are your guide to how much you turn down the wood. Remember
you can always take off more but you can't but wood back on. (or can you) Try to turn as smooth as possible so you don't have ridges.
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6. Image Notes
1. Round Skew
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1. Bushing
2. Blank
3. Bushing
4. Blank
5. Bushing
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1. Blanks turned and ready for sanding
Step 7: Sanding and BLOing
Before you sand slow down your lathe to as slow as possible for the rest of the process. After you are done turning sand with no less grit of 220. Make your way up to 400
grit then look at your blanks. A good way to see if you are done sanding is to run your fingers on the blank with the lathe on. You can tell a-lot more with your fingers than
your eyes. After your blank is smooth and flush with the bushings take your BLO (Boiled Linseed Oil) and put some on a paper towel and rub it good then look at how
beautiful your pen will be. This is pretty much how your pen will look like when your done except it will be 100 times shinier.
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7. Image Notes
1. BLO
2. Paper Towel and thumb
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1. Blanks BLOed
Step 8: Glueing
In this step you will start to apply the finish. You need CA glue or regular super glue. (CA glue works better) If you have thin glue start with this then do thick glue. Make
sure to make the glue as smooth as possible and even. Take your glue and paper towel and put the paper towel on the bottom of the pen then squeeze glue and smooth
out the ridges. The paper towel does get hot and does smoke. Make sure not to take away the paper towel to fast because it will look bad, but don't leave it on too long
because the glue will set up and will stick to the pen. You will want to do 1 coat of thin and 2 or 3 coats of thick depending on how smooth the blanks are.
Image Notes
1. CA GLue
2. Paper Towel
Step 9: Sanding and Micro Sanding
After you do the CA finish you will see that the blanks are shiny, you will want to take 400 grit sand paper and get rid of all the shiny spots. You will then take Micro Mesh
sanding system and sand from 1,500 grit to 12,000 grit. Every other grit you should turn off your lathe and sand back and forth horizontally while turning the lathe by
hand. This will get rid of sanding and tool lines.
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8. Image Notes
1. Foam sanding block (optional)
2. Micro Mesh 1,500 grit
Image Notes
1. Micro mesh 12,000 grit
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1. Sanding with Micro Mesh
Step 10: Finishing
After you have done Micro Mesh you need to tale out your Beall buffing and finishing system. This is a 3 step process that starts with tripoli then white diamond then
carnauba wax. You load these with the finish by turning on your lathe a rubbing the bars on to the wheels. While the wheels are spinning twist and turn your blanks (still
on the mandrel) in the wheels so there is a even and thick coat. After that take the blanks off the mandrel and get out the pen press or clamp. Check the blanks to see if
there are and imperfections and if there are set that blank to the side and get the other one and press the tip in to one end.Then take the same blank with the tip and put
the transmission in the other end. BE CAREFUL not to put the transmission in to far, push it in to the line and then put in the ink refill and see how far it goes. After that
take the blank with the imperfection and take the clip and little cap, and position the clip over the imperfection and then put the spacer on between them and stick them
together. YOU HAVE A HAND MADE PEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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9. Image Notes
1. Tripoli
2. White Diamond
3. Wax
4. The Loading Bars
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1. Pen press
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1. Clamp (substitue for the pen press)
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1. Blank
2. Tip
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10. 1. Transmission 1. Little Cap
2. Clip
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1. American style pen with Yellow Heart wood
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1. Ink refill
2. Blanks
3. Transmission
4. Tip
5. Clip
6. Little Cap
7. Spacer
Step 11: Links
Beall Buffing System
Pen Blanks
Drilling With a Lathe
CA Glue
Micro Mesh
Look for more Instructables from me, on how to make other kinds of pens.
Image Notes
1. All the pens that my Dad and I have made
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