Talk about holding my breathe...I love your determination and even keel approach to your turning.

@RJBWoodTurner

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stephanie. 😃 Regards, Bob

One of the things that I really like about your videos is that you show how you get around setbacks. Very informative as usual!

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you John, Regards, Bob

Thank you for showing your accidents, it gives me hope. The pen looks awesome.

@RJBWoodTurner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark, Regards, Bob

I feel the struggle with problems like this... thank you for showing I am not alone

@RJBWoodTurner

10 ай бұрын

Thank you, This is an older video but I still have that pen. Regards, Bob

It is a awesome pen. And I am a little bit proud of our work. Many thanks Bob.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’m very proud of both of us. Regards, Bob

you do awesome turnings and also are not afraid to show the errors that can happen

@RJBWoodTurner

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steven, I try to keep things real life. Regards, Bob

Beautiful blank and pen Bob.Thanks for sharing.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kwstas. Regards, Bob

Your perseverance amazes me Bob. One day I hope to have the same patience and attitude you do. Awesome job! -Robert

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert. Regards, Bob

I am new to pen turning and I sure appreciate you posting this video. You handled this great and i agree, blank needed stabilized . Im picking up a vacuum pump setup and pressure pump next week . Absolutely Gorgeous pen, very inspiring . Looks like agate or tiger eye. Wonderful job, thanks.

@RJBWoodTurner

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Stabilizing will make turning soft, rotted, and difficult woods much easier. Have fun my friend, it should be a blast. Regards, Bob

Awesome job mate. I cringed in pain when you had the second blow-out. I just felt it was going to happen; don't know why. This usually happens to me when I am doing the last bit of chisel work. With me, I have many chipped out "muck-ups" that I show proudly on a piece of string in my shop. I often look at this collection which reminds me to be careful. Take care, Dave Winch, Beachmere Australia

@RJBWoodTurner

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you David, That is a good idea and reminder to use a light touch especially on the one last pass. 😃 Regards, Bob

Wow! What an amazing pen Bob! I've just started getting back into turning pens and have learned a lot from your videos. Thank you for posting them!

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ryan, I appreciate that.

That is a stunning pen and I love the fact that you always keep at it. I myself have had issues turning end grain but for me it was carbide tools that solved the issue more specifically the round carbide tool.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ben, The challenge is half the fun. Regards, Bob

That was painful to watch. Never seen someone have a hard time like that but u pushed thru it and made an incredibly gorgeous pen. Awesome job man!

@RJBWoodTurner

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jennifer. Regards, Bob

Thank-you for the videos and for sharing the good and the bad. I've jotted down many good tips.

@RJBWoodTurner

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Diane, We all have issues while turning, I like to show what I doin an effort to help other turners. Regards, Bob

All good things come together with perseverance. That is a stunning pen bob phenomenal job. 👍🏻

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave. Regards, Bob

I think that this is going to become one of my "trademark" pens because I think that it combines the best of the two materials. The organic look of the wood, etc, and the bright, pleasing appearance of the resin come together to make a very attractive pen. I think that maybe putting some epoxy on it, and then maybe put it in a vacuum chamber to draw it into the grain might help it become strong enough to not chip out so much. I think that a carbide tool may be a better choice for the turning part of this, but as I am new at this, is based wholly on a "hunch" and not actual experience. I am super-grateful for these gentlemen who post these videos because it is like having a mentor right there walking me through the process. I am really pleased to have found this hobby, and have been enjoying it immensely.

@RJBWoodTurner

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Daniel, The main reason this blank is chippy is due to the cross grain. A vacuum chamber would help a bit but you’re still cutting against the grain which is always sketchy. Bear in mind that Carbide tools are Extremely aggressive, a much better tool for this type of turning would be a skew. Either way it’s a fun turn and very rewarding when finished. Regards, Bob

Now that took some determination to turn that pen. Your a good teacher Bob. Great job and an awesome pen.

@RJBWoodTurner

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joel, Regards, Bob

Persistence pays off! Beautiful looking pen and excellent explanation of your process to make it happen.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Todd. Regards, Bob

Good job Bob. You didn't let Mr. Murphy beat you! I agree with David that stabilizing the blank will help a lot.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve, Only reason I didn’t stabilize the blank is because I don’t have a vacuum chamber to do that type of work. Hopefully I’ll get one this year. Regards, Bob

Great looking pen and blank. What a challenge. Well done Bob.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dennis. Regards Bob

Beautiful work!!! I've found the blanks I don't want to tackle seem to turn out the best. Keep up the good work!

@RJBWoodTurner

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ann, The tough blanks are always worth the effort. Regards, Bob

Love to see those expert hands at work!

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Regards, Bob

Well worth the challenge! One of my favorites that you have done. Your videos are the reason I'll be turning pens soon. Just ordered my kits, press and some blanks. I'll be making blanks soon (practice first).

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

That’s great Richard, Be sure to send some photos. Regards, Bob

@crowetrucking

6 жыл бұрын

RJBWoodTurner turned 3 pens today. Don’t know how to put a picture on here. Thank you for all your videos and instruction!

The end result was a gorgeous blank making a gorgeous pen Bob! As always, great video to watch.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Regards, Bob

@reneboucchard5070

6 жыл бұрын

Vraiment un très beau stylo. A vert beautiful stylo. Chère il y vue tour buffing réels andcstuf tonapply on or. Je blessé, shalom

@reneboucchard5070

6 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I know it was difficult To understand me. Becaus the corrector. Your done à beautiful stylo. Where You buy the buffing weels and stuf to apply on it? Be bless , shalom

Sensational pen, that blank looked good before turning. 👍👍👍

@RJBWoodTurner

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Douglas. Regards, Bob

A fantastic looking pen Bob, you did well, ca soaking those blanks is the safest way to go. 👍👍😍

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eric. Regards, Bob

I have always had good luck with stabilizing end grain pieces before turning. Thanks for sharing! The pen is beautiful!

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

I’m hoping to get into stabilizing once I get over the damage I did with the kit less pen tools. Regards, Bob

Wow Now that is one of the best. Good Job. Thanks

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Charles. Regards, Bob

Amazing! I learned a lot from this video! Thanks!

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jacob. Regards, Bob

Love your work. good tips

@RJBWoodTurner

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stan. Regards, Bob

Very beautiful pen there Bob....

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert. Regards, Bob

Nice recovery on the 2nd blank, Bob. Looks great!

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Regards, Bob

Beautiful pen Bob. Never done an end grain turning. Thanks for the video.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike. Regards, Bob

I want to thank you for CA Thin application to saturate the pin blank before final turning to size. I turned a Black Ash Burl and it filled all the crevices and came out great.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joel, I’m very happy you were able to get that Black Ash Burl turned. Regards, Bob

I love how you make the same mistakes i make, thank you!

@RJBWoodTurner

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Mary, It’s the only way to learn. 😀 Regards, Bob

Beautiful work Bob, I was recently asked to turn a pen from a branch from a tree with sentimental value that came down a few years back in a storm. It looked like the sort of stick you'd throw for a dog to fetch and was even more horrible once I'd cleaned it up. I soaked it with CA the way you did with this one and it turned out okay, I feel justified now having seen you do it like this! I continue to learn so much from your videos, you really inspire me, thanks!

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you I really appreciate your comment. Congrats on the pen. Regards, Bob

Way to power through it Bob. That is a spectacular pen. Maybe you should check into stabilizing the end grain blanks with cactus juice. That would probably end your end grain blues. I think I've seen Zac Higgins do it. Thanks for sharing.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Hello David, I’ve been wanting to start stabilizing but I don’t need to spend any money right now. Kitless pens cleaned my clock. Regards, Bob

@stankrieger3598

5 жыл бұрын

love your video, I am just starting with my projects and doing my video work. so thank you for this fantastic, you have helped me in so many ways.

Really nice. I'm taking notes with the same pen !! Hey, I was watching a Barry Gross video and he was suggesting that chipouts are caused by the blank not being glued to the tube at that point. Your soaking the inside of the drilled blank makes good sense. That is the last 1/16th in that is left on the tube after turning. Thumbs up from me.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve. Regards, Bob

As my friend Bob says... "Use CA like someone else is paying for it"! Gorgeous pen there sir!!

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

LOL, that’s the truth. Regards, Bob.

Great work as always Bob and it’s great to see that all perseverance paid off with a gorgeous pen! I think I would have chickened out and broken out the 80 grit gouge on that one!

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

LOL, don’t think I didn’t think about doing that. It’s a great way to go. Regards, Bob

The first one was a pain but the second one is beautiful . Well worth the extra work . Great job .

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Glen, I’m very happy with this one. Regards, Bob

Isn’t it a gut wrenching feeling when on that “one last turn”, when you say to yourself I shouldn’t do this but I’m gonna do it anyway........she blows out!! I have observed that with these blanks in particular and also other fragile ones that blow outs occur 99% of the on the ends. Prior to lathe turning I will belt sand all sharp line angles especially circumferentially on the ends approximating the tube, but also being very careful. I will immediately treat the ends with CA. Just prior to completion I will also at times finish up to the bushing with sand paper. I can’t remember the last blowout or severe chip I’ve had even with very, very fragile blanks. Thank you for another great video Bob..... Dr Bob

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert. Regards, Bob

I like the fact that you also show the failures. Good thing the curse is gone! And nice pen there in the end.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Leon. Regards, Bob

Thanks for that i was doing the same thing with my blanks

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Diane. Regards, Bob

That is real nice I love to attempt Making this

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Regards, Bob

I thought about taking up a collection to keep you in CA glue, then realized we might not be able to keep up! :) Good video.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

LOL, I do use a ton of C/A. Regards, Bob

I like to give my bushings a wipe with paste wax before using them as I find that I stops CA sticking to them . I hope this helps. Fantastic pen, well worth the effort!

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andy. Regards, Bob

RJ on end grain I use a rasp to get most of the wood off then I sand to final shape with 60 grit paper, I love your videos keep it up.

@RJBWoodTurner

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jean. Regards, Bob

Supper good job.

@RJBWoodTurner

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stan. Regards, Bob

i love your videos. I was cringing when it blew up the second time. In between your 1st and 2nd application of CA on the first blank is where I would have finished it with an 80 or 100 grain sandpaper. I also have trepidation with end grain and other kinds of similar wood so when I feel it get close I finish it with sandpaper. It may not be the perfect option but it works for me

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

There was a point I thought about doing that but I pressed on, LOL. Regards, Bob

Wish this video was around when I first attempted the herringbone pen blank like you had done, to be a Christmas gift for my mom. I used purple heart and paduk and it was absolutely beautiful, then when I went to drill it for the tube the blank just shattered as soon as I touched the drill bit to it. Glued it back and the same kept happening till i was left with a peice maybe two inches long, needless to say I was devastated. I had waited a few days between glueing and attempting to drill it to ensure the glue was cured each time too. Now this next part I really hope helps someone out. About a week later I attempted the pen blank again, same wood choice and glue. The glue up was pretty uneventful. Only thing I did different was instead of going straight for the size hole I needed for the tube I started smaller a smaller and worked my way up to the size needed without any blowouts. Those didn't start happening till I got turning, luckily most of it was stuff that was coming off anyways, had a couple small pieces to glue back but nothing major as I had started soaking the blank in the thin CA. Though I did manage to both glue a bushing to the blank and then later on to the mandrel... I don't recommend doing that lol But the pen blank made it through and my mom got a beautiful pen on Christmas day! I was also able to turn the first blank into a stylus for her phone, so at least it didn't completely go to waste lol

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

That is a great story and I love your problem solving to make the pen a reality. I’m sure people will benefit from this because they read the comments all the time for ideas. Thank you for sharing. Regards, Bob

Really nice pen

@RJBWoodTurner

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tracy. Regards, Bob

@tracybeasley440

5 жыл бұрын

What do you use to record your videos? I’m buying a lathe in a few weeks and want to do things and record

@RJBWoodTurner

5 жыл бұрын

My iPhone 7

Perseverance for the win! I have had some luck with end-grain blanks by coating the inside of the blank with thin CA right after drilling (before the pen tube is installed). Allow it to soak in and cure then re-drill to make sure the hole is the correct size for the tube. I can't say it has been a 100% fix, but my success rate climbed considerably.

@Crazy_Old_Bird

6 жыл бұрын

LOL that is what I get for commenting before the end of the video... Good Job!

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

LOL, great minds think alike. Regards, Bob

nice save Bob

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jimmie. Regards, Bob

Glad you were able to get one done, star in your book. Lol great job color not so great would have done black pen instead of chrome but thats me. Like I said great job brother

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Refards, Bob

Beautiful pen. Worth all the hassle in the end...

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Regards, Bob

Hi Bob - cool blank - It looks like your non-stick bushings are a little shiny like they might have a little buildup of CA on them - I use the "official" ones and soak them in Acetone after each use and they come out just like new. Great video, very educational as usual. Thanks - Dave

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you David, Periodically, I use the skew on them and that cleans the right off too. I like the Acetone idea. Regards, Bob

Bob, great pen, A suggestion, if you have a Harbor Freight store near you, look at their sales add and they often have a 4 inch Magnetic Parts Holder ($1.99) or at no cost you just have to buy another item. I got one and put it on my lathe and because it has a magnet on it I put my bushings in it anytime I remove them from the lathe. That way I can always find them while I'm working with them.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that’s a great tip. Regards, Bob

Gorgeous! CA has such poor sheer strength. If it's not a standard wood blank with no cuts of inlays I've gone to an overnight cure of epoxy or Gorilla glue even though it goes against my instant gratification ADHD thing. You spend sooo much time on them it's heartbreaking when it self destructs.

@RJBWoodTurner

5 жыл бұрын

I agree Andy, I use C/A for the videos because it’s quick. I use epoxy for the keepers. Regards Bob

Great job Bob and @Penblank Manufaktur. I'm so glad you stuck with it. I'm no expert but I wonder if the problems may have been reduced if the blank had been stabalised prior to filling the cracks with the resin. Cheers, Ben

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

That would have helped, I don’t have a vacuum chamber yet. It’s on my list. It would have made this blank almost impossible to blow up. Regards, Bob

Very nice job and beautiful pen! I agree with the other commenters tho. It would have gone much smother if you stabilized it first. I just started stabilizing blanks with a very budget setup. I use a clear 4" pvc pipe with a removable plug on the top and the intake on my air compressor to provide the vacuum. Not ideal but it works very well.

@RJBWoodTurner

5 жыл бұрын

Cool idea on the compressor Intake. Regards, Bob

@melberry5929

5 жыл бұрын

I would love to know more about how to set this up. Can you point me in the direction for more details please?

And I thought I use a lot of CA... I found a long time ago that whenever a blank is mostly end grain or has the pith, as these did, it is better to stabilize it before turning. A little more work, but almost guaranteed success.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

I need to get a vacuum chamber so I can do this in the future. Regards, Bob

Very nice pen blank you turned, everything you turn is awesome and showing us your steps helps me lots. by the way, how does that lathe compare to the harbor freight, besides the variable speed

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, This is a Cadillac compared to a Yogo. I love this lathe. Regards, Bob

Thanks for this Bob :) I just cut a few end grain blanks from a log of spalted but stable log of Horse Chestnut and I didn't know if it was worth doing, but after seeing your finished result I'm glad I did. Is the Chatoyance due to it being end grain? ॐ

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, o Want to turn more now that I’ve figured it out. Regards, Bob

MASHAALLAH khub valo video.......

@RJBWoodTurner

2 жыл бұрын

😃

What an amazing pen, turned out really gorgeous, and what have you done to your finger?. Thanks bob, take care

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

LOL, I bumped the knuckle against my sander. Nothing bad, just didn’t want to get it full of saw dust. Regards, Bob

Another great video Bob. This what I want to learn the most, how to be different. I had a quick question for you or Lynn if he watching. I picked up the PSI 12” yesterday, is it possible to put the on a cart with wheels? Or would it be unsafe

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

I think it could be done, only thing I’d worry about is vibration moving the cart. Maybe wheels where you could lift one side of the cart and roll it on the other like a wheel barrow. Regards, Bob

Wow! What a beauty that turned out to be...looks a lot like Tiger's Eye quartz gemstone. Have you ever worked with the Cactus Juice type chemicals for stabilizing blanks before turning?

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Christopher, I haven’t done any stabilizing yet. Hopefully soon. Regards, Bob

Bob, I’m a novice pen turner and have learned a lot from your videos. Thank you! Question, have you tried wood hardener in the past in lieu of CA for end grain or brittle wood blanks? I’m contemplating trying it out.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Hello John, I have not. Have you? If you have, I’d love the hear about your results.

End grain is tough but it makes a beautiful pen. I have had better luck using a bowl gouge. They are designed to cut end grain. I still use thin CA like you did. I have some cedar end grain pens that are out of this world, and cedar is a soft wood.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

I need to get my bowl gouge back out and finish shaping the end. I always forget about it. Regards, Bob

Bob, have you had any trouble with CA finishing on unstabilized wood? I did some pens in Spalted Maple I had and now about a year later the finish is cracking. Thanks!

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

I only have trouble if I use Activator. I avoid it if at all possible. Wood moves to much and quick cure is brittle. Regards, Bob

Are you using your oven to heat the pen blank after gluing and inserting the brass tube? I have found that solves many of the problems of wood peeling from the tube. It might help you.

@RJBWoodTurner

5 жыл бұрын

I never even thought about trying that. Its a very Interesting idea so I need yo test it out. Thank you for suggesting it. Regards, Bob

Hey Bob, I am ready to turn some antler pens and I seen your clamp system you made or bought for your table saw. Do you have any info on how I can make or buy one? Thanks

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

I hope this video helps: Small Stock Jointing Sled kzread.info/dash/bejne/dKmKyc9yqpDAkps.html Regards, Bob

When turning spunky woods or soft wood for pens I found that if I turn them fat then sand the finish dia, I don't have any problems with break out.

@RJBWoodTurner

5 жыл бұрын

I use to do that but I truly hate sanding, LOL. Regards, Bob

@chriswalters1014

4 жыл бұрын

RJBWoodTurner that was my idea for the kangaroo leather blank

That is a great looking pen. I have read some of the other comments and am wondering how do you stabilize a blank before turning. I am still new to all of this.

@RJBWoodTurner

4 жыл бұрын

Stabilization is done in a vacuum chamber. You place the blank Into a container submerged in cactus juice. Then, Pull a vacuum and hold it for a while, sometimes several hours until the bubbles stop coming out of it. Once thy bubbles stop, leave the blank in the cactus juice for a time equal to the time you held a vacuum. Lastly, you bake the blank to ensure it is dry all way through. Regards, Bob

@texasrebel1508

4 жыл бұрын

@@RJBWoodTurner thanks for such a quick response. Thank you.

Love your videos! Would a negative rake carbide tip tool help avoid catches? Asking for a friend...

@RJBWoodTurner

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jordan, I wish I could answer that question but I’ve never used a negative rake scraper. I’d love to try one out and see if it does reduce catches. Regards, Bob

@jsowers13

5 жыл бұрын

@@RJBWoodTurner in my experience, the negative rake cutters are great for more sensitive materials prone to chip outs. Definitely recommend for acrylics and more difficult woods

Seems, that blank needed to be stabilized. Also, I have had better luck using bowl gouges on fragile pen blanks.

@RJBWoodTurner

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark.

Great job! I learned probably more about troubleshooting and thinking through an issue more than anything else. Does Andy Haas own stock in a tin CA factory?

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave, LOL, if he doesn’t, he should. Regards, Bob

19:30 Bob don't you have a tube reamer? I have the one from Harbor Freight and it helps clear any CA on the ends but it also removes any burrs that can get in your way.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

I do have one Cliff, I just got it and I keep forgetting to use it, LOL. Regards, Bob

have you ever thought about using a skew to turn them i never use the spindle roughing gouge as i find it to agresive cheers ian

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

I use one from time to time, I just enjoy the control I get with the gouge. Regards, Bob

Have you tried using a negative rake scraper/bed an to finish it once it is round? I either use a negative rake scraper/bed an or a negative rake carbide tool to do some acrylics or end grain blanks... There are several different negative rake carbide blades out within the last year or so and the work really. Especially if the tool the carbide blade is mounted to allows you to angle/tilt the carbide so you can take a slicing cut such as the WoodPeckers brand carbide tools... The pen turned out great! May I ask where you got the pen press used in this video? I have been looking for one like it for some time as they seem faster than the style I have which requires adjusting the rod depth in or out every time the pen size is different. Thanks Ron

@RJBWoodTurner

4 жыл бұрын

I got that press at Amazon, here’s t he link: Milescraft Pen Press - amzn.to/32zjn8Z Regards, Bob

Great looking pen BOB!! Do you think wood hardner would help with end grain?

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

I’m sure it wouldn’t hurt. Regards, Bob

Way to conquer end grain Bob. The pen looks awesome. How the heck do you get all the CA off of your fingers? Great video.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeff, LOL, it just wears off. Regards, Bob

Just wondering did you have problems just with breaking on the ends if that’s the case you might beable to use the CA just on about a half inch on both sides so you won’t have to use to much CA just a suggestion.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gary. Regards, Bob

Bob, I cringed when I saw the blow out. I seldom can locate the piece when it happens to me and when I do it's usually incomplete. A lil trick I use to get the piece to seat well (when I can find it) is to use a zip tie as a clamp. Usually the glue that's oozed out binds the zip tie but I just turn it off. I like the thin CA soak technique, kind of a poor mans quick and dirty stabilizing technique. Gonna keep that in in my back pocket. Thanks for all the great videos.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve, that zip tie is a good idea. Regards, Bob

God that pen is beautiful, I would love to have one. I want to learn how to turn pens. I do not have a lathe yet, but I am working toward getting one. Is there a inexpensive lathe you can recommend for a new turner? I am not a woodworking newby, just a turning newby.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

I’m liking the Turn Crafters. They seem solid for the money. Regards Bob

@bretmaples

6 жыл бұрын

RJBWoodTurner, I appreciate it. I will look into that. Thank you.

In helping to solve your issues with the bushings sticking to your end grain turning, have you considered Teflon bushings ?

@RJBWoodTurner

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you John. Regards, Bob

I find that if I have to use ca to repair a blank while on the bushings tha a little paste wax on the bushing helps to keep the pen from sticking.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you James. Regards, Bob

Beautiful pen! End grains are definitely a pain. You did help me a while back with my end grain African teak. If you would like a few of them, to keep your luck going, let me know, would be more than willing to send them.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Evan, I’d love to try a few. Thank you. Regards, Bob

@evanfinger3791

6 жыл бұрын

RJBWoodTurner sounds good, I'll send you an email soon.

Tough when it blows out. Just a thought maybe if you used epoxy to glue in the tubes that might help hold the blank together.

@RJBWoodTurner

2 жыл бұрын

I have since switched to epoxy.

Again live by CA glue Die by Ca glue. :-) I think this is the exact reason to not always use CA to glue in tubes. I would have used Poly glue aka Gorilla Glue which would have gotten into all the nooks and crannies. I would have also thought that this would be stabilized I thought you said it was but then I saw how much CA it sucked up.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

I’ve used Gorilla and personally, I’m not a big fan. With end grain it’s easy to catch and destroy a blank, it stinks but it’s part of the challenge. I haven’t started stabilizing yet but when I do, this is exactly the type of blank I’ll stabilize. Regards, Bob

hi Bob, Hi all, could I know what finishing products you are using ? Many thanks and well done

@RJBWoodTurner

4 жыл бұрын

I’ll make a list and ad it to the video description. I will reply here when the list had been added. Regards, Bob

@grandbrou

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you Bob

What lathe are you using?

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Turn Crafter from PSI. 10”

ZMaybe a skew chisel would have been better. it. Planes the shavings off! The gouge 'knocks' them off! I'm a great fan of the skew!

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Phillip.

Success.

@RJBWoodTurner

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Len. This was a tough one to finish. Regards, Bob

What if instead of soaking it in CA you stabilize the blank before turning. Would CA be more effective in avoiding blowing up chips?

@RJBWoodTurner

4 жыл бұрын

Stabilizing will work for the wood portion but not the resin. I do not own stabilizing equipment so I had to go with what I had. Regards, Bob

@MrRon2k

4 жыл бұрын

@@RJBWoodTurner that makes sense. Tricky cut. Beautiful work tho. Thanks for sharing

Nice work again Bob sorry you a blow out. A great idea with putting ca all over

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nigel. Regards, Bob

Awesome job Bob ... i think you subconsciously don't like end grain so much you cause yourself more issues ;). way to handle all the negative items that were happening. Been over watch Michael as well and he is doing great for just starting

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you John, I just had to mentally get past that block. Regards, Bob

You should get a stabilizing vacuum chamber. If you stabilized that blank it probably would have held together a little better.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Eventually I will, just can’t afford it at the moment. Regards, Bob

Rather than adding Ca from the outside in try drilling the blank and filling the blank for the tube and the before you glue in the tube cover one end with tape and then fill the hole with thin Ca and let it soak in. Then re-drill for the tube and go from there.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

I did that on the second blank. I didn’t use tape but it worked great. Regards, Bob