Nicely done, Mike. I have made many pens and given them as gifts often. The blanks available on the net make finding an appropriate choice for a special friend. (e.g., military blanks for all branches, school colors,,,etc)

@Woodcraft716

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pinta Crafts. What a great comment. Those are great ideas. Thanks so much. I'm pinning this to the top.

I enjoyed watching you make this pen, Mike. I'd love to see you do other projects on the lathe that would be appropriate for absolute newbies like me. There's a lot of lathe videos on KZread, but most are for people who are experienced on the lathe. Thanks for the video.

@Woodcraft716

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eddie. I really like the lathe, but it is not at all performing like some other videos. But, I thought about trying another video. Thanks for watching and the idea. 👍

That’s cool!!!

@Woodcraft716

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ronnie. I like turning, but, afraid not many people do. Thought I'd try a video and see if anyone was interested. Thanks for watching and commenting.

as a fellow turner I love all turnings so yeah keep posting your lathe stuff

@Woodcraft716

2 жыл бұрын

Pizza Warlord, quite possibly the best name I've seen. Thats awesome. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I'll see about working some turning into some more videos. 👍🍕

Good job Mike! I've never had very good luck with using the pen mill to square the blanks up, especially with segmented blanks. I use a sanding jig from Turner's Warehouse, bought a set of punches from Harbor Freight and flatten the ends on the sander. If you want to turn acrylic blanks check out The Classic Nib under their "Classic Castings" heading. They're made with Polyester Resin so they turn great. Good people to deal with. :)

@Woodcraft716

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lawrence. Thats a great tip. I've had limited success with the pen mill. And I'll definitely check out the Classic Nib. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍

Quick and to the (ball)point 😉... nice video, I don't have a lathe but always happy to learn how things are made.

@Woodcraft716

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. Glad you liked it. I wasn't sure how a turning video would do on this channel. Thanks for watching. 👍

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@Woodcraft716

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ed. I wasn't sure how a turning video would do on this channel, but thought I'd give it a try. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍

Great video! Those are some beautiful pens. I've never turned a pen, but you have me wanting to!

@Woodcraft716

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wayne. I like turning pens because of how easy it is. And, like I said, I give them away as a bonus to customers. If you have a lathe or access to one. I highly recommend it. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Love this video thanks for telling us what kind of polish and wax you use! All helpful info

@Woodcraft716

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mitch. Sorry I don't have a lot of turning g videos. This was my first and last. Lol. It didn't perform very well. May try again in the future. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. 👍

Great video Mike! I really want to get a lathe and make one of these now!

@Woodcraft716

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh! I got mine at HF. Its cheep, but works for me. Its nice to have the freedom to not measure and just create. Thanks for watching.

Another great video Mike. Nice to watch your channel grow fast. Keep up the great work.

@Woodcraft716

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Its a crazy ride. And I'm enjoying every minute. Lol. Thabks for watching and commenting. That means a lot. I see your channel is growing as well 👍. Keep up the great work.

Really enjoyed this one Mike, nice work!

@Woodcraft716

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Avril. Do you have a lathe, or do any turning? Wasn't sure how a turning video would do on this channel. Thanks for watching.

@avrilcox4442

3 жыл бұрын

@@Woodcraft716 I’m a total beginner so a lathe is way above my pay grade 😂

Those look amazing, what simple build thank you for the awesome content mike!!! Someday I'll have a lathe again.

@Woodcraft716

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Seth. Why did you get rid of yours? Wasn't real sure how a turning video would do on this channel, but gave it a try. Thanks for watching buddy. 👍

@sethdemar8114

3 жыл бұрын

@@Woodcraft716 Yea one of the many regrets that I have was giving my lathe away. I really enjoy watching someone working on a lathe metal or wood!

@Woodcraft716

3 жыл бұрын

Thats cool. I just quit my job as a machinist the 1st of April to start woodworking full time. I've been metal working for 25 years.

Killer info man, awesome stuff

@Woodcraft716

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks laratheheavy. Do you have a lathe, or do any turning? Thanks for watching. 👍

Good suggestion, giving a pen.

@Woodcraft716

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Parts Dave. It seems they feel they got something extra. Always a bonus. 👍

Can you cover a bit more of the actual turning the part where you start getting close to the mandrel. Like how do I still turn the wood down, and avoid the sharp edge hitting the metal. Also, maybe add putting the pieces on the mandrel. Good video, I have a few pen kits, but haven’t gotten to them.

@Woodcraft716

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback Scott. When I get close to the bushings I just carefully make real light passes until its really close, then I usually sand it even. But I must say. I'm no professional. I tend to buy a few sets of bushings and have been known to bump the tool into it a few times. Lol. Thanks for watching and your comment.

I admire you Mike, im a lefty and im always in search of a decent pen... i seem to write better with heavier pens for some reason but they are hard to find... if your up for a challenge id be happy to donate to the cause. Great video btw, dont ever think id get into wood turning

@Woodcraft716

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom. I wasn't sure how a turning video would fit my channel, but thought I'd try. I have a different style pen thats a little heavier. It's one piece of wood that's a bit thicker. Thanks for watching buddy 👍

@tomhostetter8516

3 жыл бұрын

@@Woodcraft716 DM me a price and ill get it in the mail to you

Great video Mike , I've often thought about turning just don't know where I'd put a lathe hmmm I got a spare bed room lol

@Woodcraft716

3 жыл бұрын

Lol Rob. Thats funny. I wasn't sure how this kind of video would do. But figured I would try. Thanks for watching buddy.

I really enjoyed the video sir. I would like to see more videos on the lathe. I was wondering where you got the drill bit used to clean out the glue after you glued the brass fittings.

@Woodcraft716

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David. I believe I got the bit at Rockler. But I'm sure you can find them online. I'll put a link in the description tomorrow. If you want to check back. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍

I know a guy that sold these as a kid. He went to business school and owns the lumber yard in town now.

@Woodcraft716

3 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome. Its crazy how a passion can turn into a career. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍

Nice job bud 👍. What else do you make on the lathe? I'd be interested in more lathe videos 👊

@Woodcraft716

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Married Man. I make all kinds of stuff. Like bowls, wine bottle stoppers, tons of vases. Things like that. Thanks for watching and your feedback. 👍

@nateswoodcraft6715

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, but I'm not married. Don't give the girlfriend any ideas 😄

@Woodcraft716

3 жыл бұрын

@@nateswoodcraft6715 I'm sorry Nate. Don't know what I was thinking. Sorry bud.

@nateswoodcraft6715

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, no problem

@Woodcraft716

3 жыл бұрын

@@nateswoodcraft6715 🤯 loosing my mind I guess.

Great video sir. I would like to see some more videos on the lathe. I was also wondering where did you get the drill bit used to clean out the glue after you glued them?

@Woodcraft716

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David. I let you a reply on another comment. Thanks again.