Great insight for me as I am new to pen turning. Thank you!

@spwoodart

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching.

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this! I agree this is one of the best pen turning videos!

@spwoodart

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

What a fantastic video. It clears up so many questions that I needed. Very detailed and informative. A big thumbs up from me, in the UK

@spwoodart

5 жыл бұрын

So glad the video helped. Thanks for watching and for the thumbs up!

Your attention to detail, such as matching the wood grain, shows true craftsmanship! Very pretty!

@spwoodart

7 жыл бұрын

Faith Robin Buchin thank you sir I appreciate it. Take care.

@TheSparklyBeader87

7 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! And that is ma'am, not sir. You take care too.

@spwoodart

7 жыл бұрын

Faith Robin Buchin I am so sorry, I didn't know. I should not have assumed.

@TheSparklyBeader87

7 жыл бұрын

No harm done. Keep up the nice work!

That's a gorgeous pen. The hardware and wood compliment one another well.

@spwoodart

6 жыл бұрын

troutbum61 thank you sir, I appreciate it.

Best pen turning/finishing vid I've found so far. Nice job. One thing most vids dont tell you and the reason I think CA is a mystery to new pen turners is that you wonder if applying the CA will yield a smooth finish before wet sanding and that's certainly not the case. Its easy to think that with all the applications of glue and hitting it with kicker that the rough surface would never be able to be sanded smooth without sanding thru the finish which isn't true. Thanks for this video.

@spwoodart

7 жыл бұрын

Joey Nuggetz thank you and thank you for watching. I always have ripples or application lines on the CA before micro-finishing. You can sand in between CA coats but I find it more efficient to just sand at the end. You can also apply the CA with something other than paper towels as in plastic bags too, but I don't see a huge difference. Cheers my friend and happy holidays.

Thank you, its very helpful

Nice instructional video, straight and to the point.

@spwoodart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and thanks for watching.

GREAT video ! Every step clearly explained along with many helpful tips. You should have no problems making similar pens if you follow instructions. THANKS

@spwoodart

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly. I appreciate it.

A very well explained video and a lovely pen at the end. Thanks James

@spwoodart

7 жыл бұрын

icespeckledhens thank you so much, I appreciate it. Also thank you for watching. Happy holidays! Cheers!

Bravo!!! Anche a me piacciono le penne!! Sei molto bravo

@spwoodart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Great video for a first timer like me. thanks a bunch for the tips!

@spwoodart

4 жыл бұрын

Dwain Christensen Thank you and for watching, I appreciate it. If you have questions as you go let me know.

I searched KZread for cutting tenons and PSI Sculpted and found nothing (I bought this same PSI kit. I accidentally stumbled on your video and was thrilled to see you doing this pen. It would be helpful if you could add "tenon" and PSI Sculpted to your description so it is searchable. Helpful video! Thanks!

@spwoodart

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip and for watching!

Great Video, Thanks... keep them coming !!!

@spwoodart

7 жыл бұрын

Todd Malibu thank you sir.

I really enjoyed this tutorial. Thanks

@spwoodart

7 жыл бұрын

OlObuffalo thank you and for watching. Cheers!

Well done! Excellent by every metric.

@spwoodart

4 жыл бұрын

KC1ANR Boston USA John thank you!

That was a very nicely done video!

@spwoodart

7 жыл бұрын

Mike Smukula thank you sir and thanks for watching. Cheers!

very nicely explained and executed. Thank You Spiro

@spwoodart

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir and thanks for watching.

@spwoodart

8 жыл бұрын

+Delta Fox Thank you! Cheers.

Thank you for sharing!

@spwoodart

2 жыл бұрын

No problem, thanks for watching.

I will be using a different method when it comes to applying the CA finish but well done! watching you use that chisel AFTER the finish was anxiety inducing haha XD you have lots of skill ^.^

@spwoodart

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I find this video very informative.. Even though I have never attempted yo make a pen..

@spwoodart

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love the symbols on the top and middle bands, but for some reason wish it wasn't there at the tip? The pen is still amazing and the wood is gorgeous. Great video!

@spwoodart

4 жыл бұрын

John Hendy Hey thank you! I agree, the detail on the tip looks nice, but it’s not comfortable on the fingers when writing.

Very good instructions and editing.

@spwoodart

7 жыл бұрын

Jack Maravola thank you so much. I tried to fit in as much info as I could on this one. Thank you for watching, I appreciate it. Cheers!

Excellent video. Thank you.

@spwoodart

7 жыл бұрын

brock dion thank you for watching. Cheers!

Great tutorial, thanks

@spwoodart

7 жыл бұрын

Frank Doyle your welcome and thank you for watching. Take care

Very, very nice

a lot of great tips

@spwoodart

7 жыл бұрын

Thomas Lofquist thank you and thanks for watching.

The wood I used was Blue Burl maple. I ended up sanding all the ca finish off and just polyurethane coating it and it turned out beautiful. But I'm interested in the ca finish.

I've watched this video probably 6 times and still love it! I must say though... you sound a bit drunk during some of the narration, it makes me laugh every time! Around 6:30 I swear you would fail a field sobriety LOL :) Keep the great videos coming!!

@spwoodart

7 жыл бұрын

Mike Barratt lol, I rewatched it and I see what you mean. That could be a funny video, the drunken Turner. How to turn wood and drink beers. Lol so glad you like the videos, I really appreciate it. Take care my friend. New video coming out soon, just working on the editing while the finish dries.

Great videos! Thanks for explaining so clearly. Where did you get the magnetic dust hose bracket?

@spwoodart

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I made the magnetic hose bracket by attaching a hose adapter to a welding magnet (with a handle) with a metal hose clamp. It's worked great for me for a few years. I like being able to move my dust collections around my work. My lathe dust hood moves around as well. Thanks again.

Definitely one of the best pen videos out there!!! Great job and very good detail in description. I did have one question, since I'm a newbie. What were the degrees of Abernet pads that you used? And would any wet sanding pads work for those grit counts?

@spwoodart

7 жыл бұрын

Mike Barratt thank you very much and thank you for watching my friend. The Abernet sheets I use are 120X, 180X, 240X, 320X, and 400X grits, then I use the micro mesh pads up to 12,000 grit. Cheers!

@spwoodart

7 жыл бұрын

Mike Barratt oh, you could use any wet sanding paper for those grits, they are just not as good as the abernet sheets. The abernet has holes to reduce dust and heat. They also last a long time with wet sanding. Something also worth mentioning is, no matter what paper you use, you have to adjust your time sanding as the papers wear out. Hope that helps.

SP Wood Art - Thanks so much for this video, really excellent video! What kind of wood you used?

@spwoodart

7 жыл бұрын

Milton Colmenares hi, thanks for watching. It was Bocote wood for this pen. Cheers!

As a newbie, just getting started...your video was very helpful! I want to make me a pencil as well. Guidance on both the pencil kit and pen kit numbers/manufactures would be appreciated. Thanks!

@spwoodart

4 жыл бұрын

Scott Walker Hi Scott, thanks for watching and your feedback. I get my kits from Pen State Industries and Craft Supply USA. When you buy your first kit you will need to buy the matching bushings. You may or my not have the drill bit sizes, depends on the kit and what drill bits you have. If you buy starter kits, they usually come with the bushings and drill bit for that kit. You’ll also need other supplies like sand paper, barrel trimmer, etc. Some of the supplies you can get by without, like a pen press. You can use a wood clamp instead. I did that for awhile before buying an actual press. Hope that helps. Take care.

nice job!

@spwoodart

7 жыл бұрын

Brian Collins thank you and thank you for watching. Cheers!

Thank you for your video. Very helpful. What grits are the Abranet Sanding Screen you used?

@spwoodart

7 жыл бұрын

Tulane82 Z hi, I believe the abrenet sanding grits I had at the time were:120, 180, 240, 320, and 400. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

Thank you for video, would you mind sharing the pen kit you used, you pin is beautiful.

@spwoodart

2 жыл бұрын

It was a PSI kit, called sculpted. Thanks for watching. www.pennstateind.com

Great video and beautiful pen. After the initial sanding and then hand sanding to remove dust, it looks like you cleaned up the blanks. The video doesn't show that but I'm curious what you used. Thanks!!

@spwoodart

7 жыл бұрын

James Christian thank you sir. Most likely I used rubbing alcohol (91%, hardly no water in it) to wipe down the blanks. I use that on almost every project I turn. It will also soak up some of the oil on exotic woods like this Bocote. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the great video. Do you use flex ca glue or regular ca glue for the finish? Thanks, Bill

@spwoodart

5 жыл бұрын

Bill Tex thanks Bill! I use both flex and non-flex. I also use epoxy when I’m making batches of pens.

Nice

@spwoodart

5 жыл бұрын

Alyssa Feng thank you!

Very nice video! Slow talk, great explanations and great lathe demonstration. Looking forward to more of your videos. Excellent job >> A++++ I have had, at times, the cloudy effect after using the CA glue. Can't figure out what causes it..

@spwoodart

5 жыл бұрын

Gary Maynard Hi Gary, thank you and for your kind words, I appreciate it. I intentionally try to talk slower, and clearly on in-depth how to videos. As for the cloudiness, it can be one of the following in my opinion: bad CA glue(like old glue), low quality CA glue (not filtered well at the factory) or moisture in the wood that comes out after the glue is applied. Also, certain oils on the wood, can make the CA finish cloudy(as in type the of wood species), Some add oils to the wood before added a CA finish as in boiled linseed oil under the finish, and that can cause issues if it is not fully cured. Thank again and for watching.

Beautiful! Were can I get the supplies for making a pen? I can make my wood or resin blanks, but can't find the pen or pencil components (metal inside parts).

@spwoodart

4 жыл бұрын

michellesigi not sure why I never saw this comment, sorry! I get my hardware from craft supply USA and pen state industries.

Great info so my question is about how long from start to finish would it take to complete this pen if you were working at your normal speed. Thanks Just Subscribed

@spwoodart

4 жыл бұрын

kagnewmp12 Hi, thanks for subscribing. At normal speed, it would take about a hour. If I use epoxy for gluing the brass tube, I would wait a day for the glue to dry, which I sometimes do on batches. Thanks for watching.

@kagnewmp12

4 жыл бұрын

@@spwoodart I am about to purchase a new Midi lathe just for pens because I just retired. I also inherited most of the wood from my Uncles wood shop of over 65 years. I have huge amounts of hardwood pieces of all species some labeled and some not. I have huge slabs of Walnut and others weighing up to several hundred pounds. I will never have to buy any blanks other than ceramic. I also found a very old and flawless 6 pound piece of black ebony 8 1/2" by 8 1/2" by 3 1/2" thick. I'm sure others would like to have my problem as it's gonna take countless trips to haul this stuff home.

@spwoodart

4 жыл бұрын

kagnewmp12 nice, sounds like a great deal. Ebony is beautiful wood. You should be able to make a lot of items from that stock. Pens are really fun to make. I turn a lot of different items, but pens are always satisfying to make. Ive heard that slim line pens are for beginners, and a good pen kit to start with, but I still find them more difficult to turn than larger single tube pen kits. I always recommend starting on a gatsby style pen kit first. A wider pen kit with a single tube.

@kagnewmp12

4 жыл бұрын

@@spwoodart such as a cigar pen maybe!

Prezado amigo parabéns pelo belo trabalho que faz nas canetas.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏. Por favor pode me orientar onde conseguir esses kitz pra montagem das canetas e a ferramenta pra colocar no torno? Desde já obrigado 🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@spwoodart

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You can purchase theses from PSI. www.pennstateind.com

I'm using google translator. I do not speak English. Which lathe mark do you recommend? What size of lathe? I want to do pens. Where can I buy the pencil kit? How do I look for the pen kit on the Internet? How do I write it? If possible, write a list of all the tools I need to make the pens. I really liked your video. Thank you.

@spwoodart

6 жыл бұрын

Alfredo Rodríguez hi, ok. I get a lot of my tools from amazon. As for pens and pen supplies (kits) I use PSI (Pen state Industries) and Craft supplies. Both are online and I will post links below. You can make a pen without a wood lathe or even carve one. If you are looking at what I use then the bare basic tools that I would suggest to make a pen are: Wood lathe, Wood lathe tool set, dust mask, face shield, drill, drill bits, pen kit, pen mandrel, pen bushings, sandpaper, CA glue, wood, saw, and a finish. You could use hand tools. Hope this helps. www.amazon.com/shop/spwoodart www.pennstateind.com/store/pen-kits.html www.woodturnerscatalog.com/cl/1/Pen-Making

@alfredorodriguez5945

6 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE INFORMATION.

@spwoodart

6 жыл бұрын

Alfredo Rodríguez no problem, thanks for watching!

Nice Job! Very well explained. What wood is that? In Mexico I use a wood that looks like that called "ziricote wood"

@spwoodart

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It is bocote Wood.

@hermessoboleski676

5 жыл бұрын

@@spwoodart Thank you,

CA glue only goes cloudy if you apply it too thick

@spwoodart

5 жыл бұрын

Roland Keys thanks for tip, I honestly never had an issue with CA going cloudy by thickness. I have had CA go cloudy from accelerator, and/or cheap CA glue. I mostly use CA glues that are really filtered in their creation process, but more expensive. I’ve been told that these CA glues are much more refined. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

The finish looked beautiful. I will be trying this finish technique on my next pen. Can you tell me the name/number of the mechanical pen kit with large lead you showed in this video. You showed it at mark 1:30 in your video. Thanks for info.

@spwoodart

5 жыл бұрын

At mark 1:30, I show a clutch pencil which you can purchase at Pen a state Industries. I also have a video of making the clutch pencil. Thanks for watching!

@tonyj2216

5 жыл бұрын

After searching for a "clutch pencil" online and talking to customer service, no such product could be located. Since this video is over 3 years old, it is possible they no longer make this kit. Just thought you may want to know in case this question comes up again.

@mickruhdorf9916

5 жыл бұрын

you can still buy it from PSI its called the workshop sketch pencil

I used CA glue for the 1st time the temperature was probably around 50 degrees and all of a sudden I started seeing it Cloud up started peeling and cracking. Is there an optimum temperature for using CA glue?

@spwoodart

7 жыл бұрын

Robert WrightJr. Good question. My shop is around 70 degrees all year with humidity at about 35%. Sounds like the wood was oily. What type of wood is it? Also, what brand of CA are you using? Did you use an accelerator? I've hear of accelerators clouding, but never pealing. I wouldn't think that the temp would effect the CA, other than the CA taking longer to dry because you can put CA in the freezer to extend the self life. Heat at about 300 degrees will melt the glue. Lol

Great work. Where do you sell your pens? Thank you

@spwoodart

7 жыл бұрын

Chhman Sukhna thank you. I sell my writing instruments online, fairs, stores, galleries, etc.

CA finish looks really good but can you also apply laser engraving on pens with CA finish?

@spwoodart

2 жыл бұрын

I never tried that, but if you laser engraved before applying the CA, that should work.

well.sir .good..

@spwoodart

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and for watching.

Hey whay rpm do you buff with the micromesh pads?

@spwoodart

5 жыл бұрын

At about 500 rpms

What kind of pencil is the one you showed at the beginning for your shop?? Great video!!

@spwoodart

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s a clutch pencil, and the kit was from PSI. I have another video just on them. Thanks! kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y41_k7GagL2xf5s.html

@ahchv

3 жыл бұрын

@@spwoodart That's AWESOME.... I'm totally making one. Thank you for the inspiration loved the videos!!

@spwoodart

3 жыл бұрын

@@ahchv thank you!

Do you normally use accelerator or just because it had to go fast for the video? The collection in the first few shots looked more like you glue like a hundred pieces at once :D Great video!

@XXXCitizenX

6 жыл бұрын

I mean for glueing in the tubes, not the finish :)

@spwoodart

6 жыл бұрын

Peter hi Peter, it depends on the situation. If I have the time and I am making a bunch of pens at once, then I would use epoxy for the tubes and let them sit overnight. I would glue the pen tubes all at once. Hope that helps.

@XXXCitizenX

6 жыл бұрын

Oh even epoxy, cool, thanks for the answer, i'll try that !

@spwoodart

6 жыл бұрын

Peter no problem, make sure you rough-up the pen barrels with the epoxy to add a mechanical bond. Epoxy will hold stronger than CA glue, but takes a day to dry before turning. Thanks for watching.

What kind of lathe do you have? And how do u like it? Thinking of buying one.

@spwoodart

4 жыл бұрын

BigFoot #1 Hi, In this video I’m using a Pen State Industries 10” Lathe. Depends on what you want to turn. This was a great lathe with a lot of features as in variable speed. I have a much larger lathe now, but this PSI lathe was a great little lathe. It lasted me years before I sold it and it still worked great. I recommend a 12” swing, variable speed, and 1 hp motor for a smaller lathe, PSi sells a 12” model. You could turn a variety of pieces. Hope that helps.

@bigfoot8778

4 жыл бұрын

@@spwoodart helps big time thanks alot

Hi. just to ask you what opnion you give me back or that you recommend me to make pens. Thank you

@spwoodart

6 жыл бұрын

Alfredo Rodríguez thank you!

So what do you charge for a pen like the one in the video? Its a lot of time to spend, so I hope you get a reasonable return..

@spwoodart

6 жыл бұрын

R Dalnekoff hi, I would say any where between $20-$200 depending on the materials. A pen like this is in the $40-$65 range. Thanks for watching

What do you do with your pens when you are done? Do you sell them locally, online, or horde them all?

@spwoodart

7 жыл бұрын

Jack O'Lantern Hi, Mostly I sell them, give them as gifts, and I also keep a few. My wife keeps a bunch. Lol thanks for watching.

Where do you buy your ca finish? I can't seem to find the thick. Thanks

@spwoodart

8 жыл бұрын

Hello. The hot stuff brand is my go to for CA. I have used other bands, but always come back to hot stuff. I buy mine from craft supply (wood turners catalog), or sometimes directly from Seattle city. Here's a link. Thanks for watching. Cheers. www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/15/3470/Hot-Stuff-Special-T-Instant-CA-Glue

@scott33a

8 жыл бұрын

+SP Wood Art thank you. By the way great job on the video and the turning

@spwoodart

8 жыл бұрын

Scott Reavis Thank you sir. I really appreciate it.

Nice. What kind of lathe do you use? Would you recommend it?

@spwoodart

4 жыл бұрын

Nate Boyd it’s a PSI wall lathe. I would recommend, it has a lot of great features and a good price. I don’t have this lathe anymore, I upgraded to a larger lathe.

@ncboyd

4 жыл бұрын

What did you get? Do you like it?

@spwoodart

4 жыл бұрын

Nate Boyd I have 1640EVS Jet now. Love it.

@ncboyd

4 жыл бұрын

Cool. Thanks a lot. Im in the planning stages of turning the garage into a full blown wood shop.

@spwoodart

4 жыл бұрын

Nate Boyd nice, it will be a lot of fun. Can get pricey but worth it.

What is the name of that pencil kit you used? Thanks

@spwoodart

5 жыл бұрын

Russell Trotter Sculpted pen from PSI. www.pennstateind.com/store/PKSC-PEN5.html Thanks for watching

What RPM do you wet sand at?

@spwoodart

6 жыл бұрын

Daniel Hight hi, I wet sand pens at 500 rpm, not because of the heat but the spray lol

Do you sell the pens? If so, where could I find them?

@spwoodart

4 жыл бұрын

Checkout my ETSY store.

Onde comprar este kit metálico

@spwoodart

7 жыл бұрын

Dedé Aguiar hi, I bought this kit from PSI. www.pennstateind.com/store/PKSC-PEN3.html Thanks for watching and Cheers!

@georgeblundell5119

7 жыл бұрын

SP Wood Art is

Good job. I'm going to save you some money: no need to use "thick" ca glue.

@spwoodart

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. I know it's over kill, but I feel it adds a depth to the finish. I will try one without the thick to see if there is a huge difference. Thanks again. Cheers!

micro biven tool? micro bevan tool? micro what?

@spwoodart

7 жыл бұрын

mk73mhz hi, I believe you are talking about the tool I used to clean-up the glue from the tenon. It's called a Bedan tool and is a common wood turning tool. The one I used in this video was micro version (extremely small in comparison to regular sized bedan wood lathe tools. They are good to have around. Hope that helps.

Damn Man U r putting me to sleep with your talking lol

@spwoodart

5 жыл бұрын

jun chen because I talked too much or because my voice is calming?

Great explanation, but had to stop watching. The music is distracting, irritating, and so unnecessary. Is this a tutorial or a music vid? Both just doesn't work.

@spwoodart

3 жыл бұрын

Hello, thanks for watching. This is an older video. I no longer make music videos. Lol please check out some of my newer videos.

@hlloyd-fs4uf

3 жыл бұрын

@@spwoodart I will, and thanks.

Another talker. What makes you so special?

@spwoodart

5 жыл бұрын

Brandon Freer I’m me! That makes me special. As for talking, it’s a how to video, of course there will be talking.