Super cool pen idea - even 7 years later! The only suggestion i've got (i'm sure you figured it out by now) use a wing nut when you cinch down the laminated segments on the bolt. You could likely get the pressure needed with ease while not needing a wrench.

@RJBWoodTurner

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jake, Great tip, thank you for sharing in the comments so others can learn and use. Regards, Bob

Great job Bob! Love them! Putting them on my to-do list.

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you, They are a blast to make. I bought several bolts so I could batch them out and have entry of blanks to turn. Regards, Bob

That's freaking awesome Bob! Your always thinking outside the box, just awesome!

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Wes Woods Thank you Wes, The only bad thing is I have so many ideas and so little shop time.Regards,Bob

Awesome job. I can't wait to give a try. Keep the videos coming. I really enjoy them a lot. Thank you for sharing, Greg

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Greg, I appreciate that and I will. Regards, Bob

This was really cool! I ordered a the Nova Comet II yesterday and I’m excited to learn to turn! Thanks for the great videos!

@RJBWoodTurner

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shaun. Regards, Bob

Love your channel. I have inherited my grandads lathe. Excited about all the pens and other things I’ll be able to make.

@RJBWoodTurner

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the lathe. I am very sorry to hear about your grandfather. Regards, Bob

Really great pens Bob. Can't wait to get out to the shop and try one for myself. Got a few cabinet doors to finish building. Thanks for sharing and take care, David

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you David, Send me a photo of your pen when you finish it. I'd love to see your version. Regards, Bob

fantastic job. love the solution for clamping everything together. keep being awesome.

@RJBWoodTurner

8 жыл бұрын

+James Foskey Thank you James, I don't know if I mentioned this in the video but remove the bolts after about 20 minutes. Otherwise, there not going to want to come out. Regards, Bob

I am a 73 year old ex truck driver from Sheffield in the UK looking for a hobby, I am loving your videos, you make them so interesting and your enthusiasm is catching, thanks a lot.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mel, I appreciate your comment. Regards, Bob

Truly love the brick effect truly awesome just started making pen's so got a lot to learn looking forward to watching more of your videos.

@RJBWoodTurner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter, This is an easy one to make and I hope you give it a try. Regards, Bob

Great techniques and beautiful pens, Bob! Great job!

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Troy, They are a lot of fun to make and not really all that difficult. Regards, Bob

This is beautiful!!! Looks amazing!!!

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Regards, Bob

You are an accomplished artist. Beautiful.

@RJBWoodTurner

7 жыл бұрын

+karodora Thank you very much. Regards, Bob

WOW RJ! These are fantastic. I will definitely be trying one.

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve, They are a blast to make and the designs are only limited by your imagination. Regards, Bob

Very nice job Bob. I haven't tried segmented projects but that is something on my wish list after I get my new shop setup soon.

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ricky, Once you try this, you'll be hooked, it's a blast. Good luck on the new shop. Regards, Bob

Thx 😊 your pen 🖊 is Dazzling. I’m new to pen turning

@RJBWoodTurner

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kevin. Regards, Bob

Just another reminder I really need to get a table saw and bandsaw. Those pens you made here look totally awesome! Looking forward the day when I have the tools to try and duplicate your work. And as always, Thank You for sharing!

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you John. Regards, Bob

Thank you for your expertise. Just getting started and your channel has helped out a lot.

@RJBWoodTurner

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Adam. Regards, Bob

I just started pen making a few months ago and after a quick search on KZread, I ran into your videos. And I have to say a BIG THANKS for all of the information you have provided. Definitely a mentor of mine.

@RJBWoodTurner

8 жыл бұрын

+Greg Betts Thank you Greg, Please let me know if you ever have any questions, I'd be glad to help. Regards, Bob

man your nothing short of amazing. your an amazing grand master penmaker. your very talented. im impressed.im looking forward to seeing many more of your wonderful creations. keep it up and thankyou for this great video

@RJBWoodTurner

7 жыл бұрын

+drew856856 Thank you Drew, Regards, Bob

@1:55 - when I realize I'm watching the next level. His scrap that he cuts on is better than anything in my shop! Love your work and creativity. You are making more than pens. You're making inspiration.

@RJBWoodTurner

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you David. Regards, Bob

What a great looking Pen! When i first saw it i thought you would need the patience of a saint to cut out all of the tiny segments and glue them up (like you would a segmented vase/bowl) but you cleared that process right up. Thanks for a great video.

@RJBWoodTurner

7 жыл бұрын

+James Weller Thank you James. I really need to make a few more of these. Regards, Bob

I'm definitely trying this! Love your videos.

@RJBWoodTurner

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, This new YT tool is showing me all the comments I missed over the years. Apologies for not responding sooner. I hope you're still watching and enjoying my videos. If you haven't checked out the channel for a while, please stop by and see some of the newer videos. I've made a bunch of the over the years. Regards, Bob

Just found this video tonight, May 9th, 2018, and ended staying up late to watch it. Yep, liked and subscribed. I've been turning now for about a year and I want to do some pens for gifts. Love the 'brick' look of these pens haven't seen another video like it at all. I'll thumb through your other videos when I can keep my eyes open. Thanks for sharing. Terry

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Terry, There is a play list of all my hole made blanks on my channel. Regards, Bob

bob thanks, I dont know how anyone could dislike this. Ive been a subscriber for a while, but want to get into pen turning because of back issues I have now. I vahe a pretty good support group here locally around Chicago that can get me started, look forward to watching more of what you have.

@RJBWoodTurner

7 жыл бұрын

+Jim Beshears Thank you Jim, I'd bet the dislikes came from people who stumbled across the video but aren't pen turners. Oh well, at least they watched it. Bob

WOW Hi Bob, I can see now why Mike Waldt recommended your channel for pen turning, i am just starting out doing pens i came to the right place. thank you for showing us newcomers how it,s done, i have subscribed to your channel. Thank you and Best Wishes Alan.

@RJBWoodTurner

8 жыл бұрын

Hello Alan, Mike is a great guy. If I can ever be of assistance, my email address is: rjbwoodturner@ufoww.com Regards, Bob

Nice idea, awesome execution. Congratulations!

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Mozart. Regards, Bob

I like it, I think I will give segmenting a try. Thumbs up.

@RJBWoodTurner

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Regards, Bob

Thanks for making the video. This was fun and has got me excited to do more pens. I've only done one so far, but no segmenting with it. I really like how you explained the process, the end result looks so much more complicated than the actual steps to it. -Todd

@RJBWoodTurner

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Todd, If you liked that segmented pen, wait until you see the one i'm about to release. Segmenting on a drill press. I hope I do as well at explaining the steps for this one. It looks super complicated but is really easy to make. Regards, Bob

Glad to have seen the process of setting the blank up. I have a large pizza box filled with veneer I got from Lee Valley. With the blizzard headed our way tonight and Tuesday I think I will give this a shot, as long as the power stays on lol Thanks for the inspiration Bob Cheers from Nova Scotia Mark

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark, One thing I learned and will mention in a follow up video is watch the placement of your pieces so you can control the pattern. My first couple were very random until I figured that out. Take care and be careful, are you guys going to get hit really hard up there? Regards, Bob

@MarkChristopherpens

9 жыл бұрын

Steady snowfall for past 6 hrs, looks like it is going to be a long drawn out affair. C'est la vie !!

MASHAALLAH khub valo video.....

@RJBWoodTurner

2 жыл бұрын

😃

Excellent video, Bob. I got a couple of ideas on how to improve my segment cutting process and how to use a bolt for stacking, gluing and clamping. Beats what I have done in the past. Thanks.

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you John, The bolts work really well, you can crank them down and squeeze the glue out from between the segments making a super tight bond. I'm loving learning about segmenting, I have so many new ideas. Regards, Bob

Wonderful effect Bob and I am eager to give this one a go. Lathe all set up, Jacobs chuck for lathe on way as I dont have a pillar drill ( or room for one). Collection of wood blanks and a couple of pen sets ready to go. Ive looked at many woodturning videos but for pens,( which is where I want to go for the most part) Yours is the go to chanel for me.. Never a bad pen or video..and you explain it at grasss root level so us newbiews can undestand... thank you.

@RJBWoodTurner

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Buster. I appreciate that. Regards, Bob

Yeah.. I am going to try this idea out. Nice pen.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Patrick. Regards Bob

You are an inspiration to a newcomer to turning pens.

@RJBWoodTurner

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you James. Regards, Bob

RJB - Just wanted to say, love your videos, keep up the good work. My wife and I are just getting into this addicting hobby and you've already gotten our minds racing! Wanted to throw out a very small suggestion. For making the holes in the laminate for the inserts, I went out and bought a good old fashioned hole punch from my local office supply store. Roughly $3 and no worry about tear out on the laminate and a perfect hole every time.

@RJBWoodTurner

7 жыл бұрын

+SirGuise Thank you, That is a great tip. Regards, Bob

Excellent idea Bob, your patience supersedes mine by a country mile my friend. Beautiful pens the pair of them. Take care Mike

@MaxBlantonshopdawg

9 жыл бұрын

Looks great. The option for variations are endless. Always love your videos.

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Max Blanton Thank you Max, My mind is racing with ideas, now I just need some shop time to make them a reality.Regards,Bob

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Mike Waldt Thank you Mike, These are fun and very easy to make. I hope to see you making some in a future video. I always love watching other turners and learning from their ideas and techniques.Regards,Bob

@tatorbug45

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Waldt : Nice job. I'm a metal smith and do all kinds of horseshoe crafts. Thanks for sharing your video.

Another great video! Thanks for sharing.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Don. Regards, Bob

Very good job. Thank you for showing

@RJBWoodTurner

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Regards, Bob

Hi Bob! I admire your patience! But it did give you a great blank and a beautiful pen! Great video! Cheers! Daniel

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Daniel, I was pleasantly surprised too. Truthfully I didn't know what to expect from the turned blank, I will be making many more of these segmented blanks and hope to improve on them and add more designs. Regards, Bob

Just did this. can't thank you enough! I neglected to cut the blank in half to insert the veneer so the end result was just rings without the perpendicular lines. with a blowout during the milling prices, credit goes to you again. because you show your successes AND mistakes, I attacked it with CA. Not a store-quality pen but someone would be hard-pressed to find the blemish. It's perfect for use by me.

@RJBWoodTurner

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris, I'm glad you gave this a try. I am especially happy to hear you didn't let a little blow out stop you. It takes so long to make one of these blanks and I hate to lose one. I always try to repair and many times it adds character to the pen and they're the ones that go first. Congratulations on your first segmented pen, I'll bet it won't be your last. Regards, Bob

great to see a left hander nice job great to watch you have inspired me to make a few pens

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Daemon. Regards, Bob

Agree it looks fantastic!

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

+Bob Amarant Thank you Bob. Regards, Bob

That is awesome. It is on my hobby bucket list now. And, I like that you make mistakes and just move on. Great teaching technique.

@RJBWoodTurner

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Phillip. Regards, Bob

These are awesome mate! I tried to make my own with some success but you're are on another level to me.

@RJBWoodTurner

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Regards, Bob

New sub, first video. Loved it and wait to try making pens. Thank you

@RJBWoodTurner

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scott. Regards, Bob

You have given me some great ideas. Thanks.

@RJBWoodTurner

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Larry, I'm glad you liked my video. Regards, Bob

They're beautiful!

@RJBWoodTurner

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I'm very happy you like them. Regards, Bob

You make the coolest pens. Thank you for the great ideas.'

@RJBWoodTurner

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lee. Regards, Bob

I can't wait to try this, I think they are fantastic. Ron Williams

@RJBWoodTurner

6 ай бұрын

Thank you Ron, Regards, Bob

Fantastic technique as always!

@RJBWoodTurner

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Calvin. Regards, Bob

That is really a great idea for a pen and I want to make some. Only I shy away from the band saw. It gave me a chill to watch you push that blank into the band saw and cut it in half. I just got a bench top band saw and have to get used to it. I guess I could use my scroll saw because any irregularities will be trimmed off. You talked me into it Bob, I am going to try to make one. Jerry Lipchik

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jerry, My hand really wasn't that close to the blade, it was a bad camera angle that gave that illusion. Regards, Bob

I am so so glad you did that wee close up of the blanks on the mandrel. I have just started turning and made pens last week but was not sure how close to the bushes to go with the gouge before starting to sand. You have just answered my question, thank you so much. I have a long way to go before I get to make pens as beautiful as those two. 😎

@RJBWoodTurner

7 жыл бұрын

+Tom Chapman Thank you Tom, If you have other questions, please ask. I'd be happy to do my best to answer them and help you progress. Regards, Bob

@Tommo158

7 жыл бұрын

RJBWoodTurner just one quick question please Rob. What diameter would you make a slimline pen? I. Made mine at 11mm but the pocket clip is very tight against the barrel. Would you go down to 10mm or below? I don't want to make a really skinny pen as I don't think they look 'home turned', I like a bit of shape to them. Thanks... Tom

@RJBWoodTurner

7 жыл бұрын

+Tom Chapman Tom, When I want a more substantial pen, I make the bottom half fatter and thin the top half to accept the clip. I have also made pens and left the clip off for people with arthritis wanting a larger pen to hold onto. I Don't see many people carrying pens in their pockets anymore so I don't believe every pen needs a clip. Bob

What a neat idea. Nice project.

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lee, I was looking to try something a little different. Now that I have a taste of segmenting, I have tons of ideas. Regards, Bob

Great idea Thanks for taking the time to share

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Michael Flynn Thank you Michael, Regards,Bob

Awesome idea for a pen!

@RJBWoodTurner

7 жыл бұрын

+A Torstenbo Thank you. Regards, Bob

Super idea. Congratulations I think you leveled up.

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stephen, This was a blast to attempt. I'm happy it worked out and plan many more. Regards, Bob

I've been wanting to turn a segmented pen but wasn't sure how to glue the layers for a good result. Thanks for the video, that pen turned out great! It looks like you went through the painstaking process of gluing a bunch of tiny bricks together.

@RJBWoodTurner

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you, These pens are a bit time consuming because of the drying time but they are relatively easy to make. They only look complicated. Regards, Bob

Its an excellent pen and I think I might try one thanks James

@RJBWoodTurner

7 жыл бұрын

+icespeckledhens Thank you James. Regards, Bob

Nice pen. I like the video of the blank cutoffs as well. I do a lot of craft shows, and that is a great idea for veterans. They get a free pen for their service, and I'm only out a few bucks.

@RJBWoodTurner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrew, I like that veterans get a free pen. That’s a great thing to do to say Thank You. Regards, Bob

Love it. I just made a similar jig for segmented pens based on yours. I used a test cut with the band saw to line up the block with a right angle to get flood true cuts. I put the segments directly onto pen tubes though using scrap ends before clamping and not the bolt. I've glued up and now waiting overnight for the glue to dry. Many thanks for the video.

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

That's awesome David, Please let me know how your blanks turn out. If you have any questions, I'll be happy to try to answer them for you. Regards, Bob

@decc2007

9 жыл бұрын

Hi - see a link to see what I did with some photos. I used thin pieces of beech in place of veneer. I might try veneer soon though. www.icloud.com/keynote/AwBWCAESEGR9W7cJa-_CFEp7tUqHAq8aKr920vMch70taV8Cp4hvtY1XhZ0GD-JjBRoREVB0JivlLi4i9h8P_dz0NgMCUCAQEEIK0TDNFPEG3CiWuVGd9mPw3HDSXhETwqpHRC9zA4iOGz#Laburnum_and_beech._

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

WOW David! The pen looks amazing. I love how segmented pens are so gnarly looking as blanks and then they turn into the most beautiful pens. I find myself stopping the lathe frequently just to see the progress. Thank you for sharing these photos with me, I love seeing what other turners are doing. I apologize for taking so long to get back to you but I had to wait until I got to a computer to open the link, my phone wouldn't open it. Regards, Bob

Wonderfoul Work!! Nice.

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Regards, Bob

Awesome pens Bob. Very cool.

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you J.D., I appreciate the comment. Regards, Bob

Really nice. Thanks for sharing.

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Your welcome, thank you. Regards, Bob

Love this look. Would like tto see a more redish colored wood. Something that looks similar to the standard red brick look. Would be a really popular pen amongst tthe masonry crowd. If you could simplify the method to batch them out, you could sell hundreds. Thanks for this awesome informative video.

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the idea Mitchell, It's great to hear from you. I hope school is going well. Regards, Bob

I just watched a timberbits video on this same sort of pen blank. Maybe we or y'all are on the same page. Cool brickwork kind of look Bob. Ideas are brewing!

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I need to check out that timber bits video, I might be able to pick up some ideas or better ways of doing this. Thanks for letting me know about it. Regards, Bob

What a great segmented pen 👍

@RJBWoodTurner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Regards, Bob

Hi Bob, from here in the UK, you must stop using a floating vice, it spoils a good job, you must clamp the vice to the drill table, you see when you start drilling in the centre of the blank the vice is creeping so when you break through the hole is one sided, so many turners make this mistake, keep up the good work, just made this blank using brass aluminum and copper 5mm thick the results are amazing, I have been engineering for over 60 years so you learn many tricks of the trade. well done. ps, put a piece of leather around the blank much safer.

@RJBWoodTurner

7 жыл бұрын

+alfred william Thank you for the tip Alfred, I have also noticed that the vise flexes when I use it. It may be time to start drilling on the lathe. Bob

Thank you, I love watching your videos. I am very new to turning of any kind and I love it. I noticed for a beginner that you don’t show the sanding and finishing part in some of your videos. I would love to see how you finish your ideas (sanding) and the products you may use in this part (triple EEE, CA, or friction lacquer, etc) of the process. As a beginner I find it interesting and most informative in the learning process because so many of the you turners use different products. Thank you again. Love the ideas you come up with. Happy turning!

@RJBWoodTurner

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Melissa, I’ll see what I can do, maybe a dedicated finishing video. Regards, Bob

love it, I'm gonna try this one today

@RJBWoodTurner

7 жыл бұрын

+Corey Thank you Corey, Let me know hot it goes for you. Regards, Bob

Nice job....looks great

@RJBWoodTurner

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Timothy. Regards, Bob

was an awesome piece of work there mate

@RJBWoodTurner

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Just needed to use up some scraps. Regards, Bob

In the process of the mixed species cross-grain pen blanks I made in my earlier video, I also made some similar laminated pen blanks with cocobola and maple (kind of opposite the color scheme of yours here). Thank goodness I got the memo, Bob! Video coming in mere hours!!

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

I will definitely check out your video. I love watching how other turners approach projects. Plus you do damn nice work so it will a pleasure to watch. Regards, Bob

@Uncle_Buzz

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment. That means a lot.

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Well deserved and your welcome. Regards, Bob

Love this will have to try it

@RJBWoodTurner

7 жыл бұрын

+Brett Cunningham Thank you Brett. Regards, Bob

Very beautiful!

@RJBWoodTurner

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Christine. Regards, Bob

That looks amazing

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Regards, Bob

Boy that is a lot of work , I hope you know a lot of brick layers that like to write with expensive pens.

@RJBWoodTurner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jack. Regards, Bob

nice work and tips bob,regards from the u.k.

@RJBWoodTurner

8 жыл бұрын

+john whitehead Thank you John. Regards, Bob

Very cool looking Bob!

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dean, Are you going to give them a try? Regards, Bob

This is very cool! I'm just getting into pen turning, but want to get to this level. :) You have a new subscriber.

@RJBWoodTurner

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you David, I appreciate the sub too. 😃 Regards, Bob

Very nice. Make it look easy. Like the bolt clamp. Band sawn segments are obviously smooth enough before glue-up so as not to show a gap. Very nice. I may try this sometime.

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom, The band sawn segments are pretty smooth, maybe because there not real thick to start with and there's not much opportunity for the blade to move. I'm not real sure but they come out really nice. I like to use laminate between the segments because it will compress when I crank down on the bolt and if there is a tiny gap, it fills it. The real trick is laying out all the pieces so you get a nice pattern when you glue them up. The first couple I did didn't have much of a pattern. Now, I lay them out on the bench and can gat a nice stacked brick look. Regards, Bob

@TomGlander

9 жыл бұрын

RJBWoodTurner Hi Bob. I'll have to try your method. Thanks for writing back. Appreciate your sharing your insights with everyone. Tom

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Tom, If you ever have any questions, let me know. Regards, Bob

@TomGlander

9 жыл бұрын

RJBWoodTurner For a final 7mm bore, you're using a 1/4 inch bolt (about 6 mm diameter) to clamp the segments. What are using to ream the finished product? A 7 mm drill bit twisted by hand? That's what I'd probably do. Thanks for letting me know.

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

I use my 7mm bit, the same one I would use if I was making a slim line pen. It walks right through the blank with that nice pilot hole. Regards, Bob

Hello Sir...very beautiful work done....thanks for shareing

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Raj. Regards, Bob

FYI there is also Arizona Silhouette, also in Pennsylvania. It used to be in Arizona but Barry Gross bought it and moved it to PA. Barry used to be with Penstateind and sometimes I think he's still with them because I see his name on some of their designs. It still goes by the original name even thought it's in Pennsylvania....also a good source of supplies, and let's not forget about Rockler. Bill

@RJBWoodTurner

8 жыл бұрын

+William Bidel Thank you William, I had not heard of them but I will take a look at their web page. Thank you for the lead on another supplier.Regards,Bob

Are these as relaxing to make as the videos are to watch? I've watched dozens of wood-turning videos since I first stumbled across one a few days ago and I think it looks super relaxing to do.... I would love to try my hand at it, but don't know if I'll ever get the chance.... Amazing work.

@RJBWoodTurner

8 жыл бұрын

Hello Melody, I think making pens is very relaxing. I do it as a hobby and I make what I want when I want so I don't have the stress like the guys who do it as a business. It's a great way to unwind after work. Regards, Bob

@curtjohnson1635

8 жыл бұрын

+Melody Joy If you have a Woodcraft store close to you, check their class schedule - I took a pen turning class at my local store. It's a good way to get your feet wet.

@LivytheCatandfriends

8 жыл бұрын

Curt Johnson That sounds amazing, but I live in Honduras, and I don't imagine there's anything like that near me. Even if there were, I wouldn't know how to find them... :/ I'll have to check them out next time I'm state-side. :D

thank you for the excellent video

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave, I'm glad you found it useful. Regards, Bob

That is a brilliant method and you've saved my hide because there's a competition in the woodturning club I belong to coming up for a segmented piece and I've never done any segmenting before. Thank you. Best Wishes, Brendan.

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Brendan, Just a tip, watch the alignment of the segments. I finally realized just how random my pattern was then I started aligning them and the pattern really looks nice. Best of luck with the competition, I hope you win! Regards, Bob

Wow! Wish i could do some work like that!

@RJBWoodTurner

7 жыл бұрын

+JohnnyRespawn I'll bet you can, you should give it a try. Regards, Bob

It does look like bricks! That's pretty cool!

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you David, I'm batching out the blanks so it's not that labor extensive. The best part is they are so ugly when you start then you turn them and find a gem. It's kind of like putting oil on a cutting board for the first time. I love it! Regards, Bob

Estupendo trabajo

@RJBWoodTurner

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Antonio, Regards, Bob

Bob, you drive me crazy glueing up blanks. The finger rub must go! You need a small glue brush to make your job easier and cleaner. Your results are beautiful anyway.

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

I have them, and sometimes I use them. LOL.

beautiful job

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paulie. Regards, Bob

Parabéns ....lindo seu trabalho ...

@RJBWoodTurner

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I loved the video, never turned anything, but I would like to. Well some day.

@RJBWoodTurner

2 жыл бұрын

I say go for it Len, Turning is relatively simple and extremely fun. Regards, Bob

I agree, you do make some good vids. There not a polish or comapany type video more a what I did type from a real person perspective. Good inspiration.

@RJBWoodTurner

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Regards, Bob

I'm in the process of doing one of these using some different combinations of source material...one of my ancestors built the clock mechanism for Big Ben so I want so pay homage to that.

@RJBWoodTurner

8 жыл бұрын

That is very cool. I'd love to see a photo when your finished. Regards, Bob

Beautiful

@RJBWoodTurner

2 жыл бұрын

Thank your. Regards, Bob

This is amazing. I will give it a good crack 😊

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Helena. Regards, Bob

Great idea....a suggestion might be to use a tap and die set to reduce the thickness of the thread to avoid cracking on the segments with the ability to thread remaining.

@RJBWoodTurner

8 жыл бұрын

Cool idea, That might help. Regards, Bob

Cool pen!

@RJBWoodTurner

6 жыл бұрын

+Jason Tripp Thank you Jason. Regards, Bob

Really nice!

@RJBWoodTurner

7 жыл бұрын

+mntbiker ohthreesix Thank you, Regards, Bob