Ed, Mark, and John; I turned a Holly blank for a Slim-Line pen and it was so bland I decided to try to color the wood. I used a Neon Yellow highlighter and planned to coat it with CA. As soon as the CA touched the colored blank the bright yellow turned a Cherry Red color. It turned out awesome. A big surprise. I can't explain why this happened, I'm guessing some chemical reaction.
@johnsanford3596Ай бұрын
I thought you were going to cut it the ring in the vise, that you didn't made me think about "why not?" Aside from simplicity, there is the advantage that snap-cracking the ring results in a glue joint that is unlikely to be a STRAIGHT line. Straight lines draw the eye more than irregular lines.
@scrollerbillАй бұрын
Thanks John. This series is fantastic. Lots of ideas and good advice.
@myralynnetteАй бұрын
John do you have a video on how to do the carbon fiber tube that’s on this pen?
@myralynnetteАй бұрын
Thanks for explaining why you used construction paper instead of paint. Great video!
@tedspensАй бұрын
Excellent tutorial! I've made a few custom finials, pretty much the same method. My favorite is with wood blanks, using the matching cutoff so the grain flows over the top of the pen. I look forward to the center band video. Take care!
@davidroth9928Ай бұрын
Thanks, John. Great tip.
@Bob_HАй бұрын
Hi John, any reason you used CA instead of UV resin? That final shot OMG is that stunning. Nice work thanks for the ideas.
@underhillcustomcreations3129Ай бұрын
It’s just a personal preference. I’m better at not leaving small air bubbles in there with the fill and finish Gluboost. I’ve used some UV resins with mixed results. I wouldn’t recommend using just any CA. Many of them get too brittle and crack with time or use. The full and finish Gluboost line is made to be a finish and is flexible so it doesn’t crack.
@mvecellio1Ай бұрын
I bought 3 of those a little while ago. They came out great. I used a negative rake carbide cutter which worked out perfectly.
@mvecellio1Ай бұрын
Great video. I will try some of those on my next order.
@jtfoodguy2 ай бұрын
What’s the cost of each blank resin, powder, dye?
@exoticsshortvids5040Ай бұрын
That is a very difficult question to answer! Alumilite resin comes in 8 ounces to 5 gallon sizes--prices are very different based on the amount you purchase!! Buying 10 gallons is $800.00 or about 50 cents per ounce, (plus freight) 32 ounces is $44 (plus freight) or $1.40 per ounce. A normal square is about 3 ounces, so you can figure out your cost based on the amount you are willing to purchase. Dye and micah are about 25 cents. Then there is waste!!! Even John, who has been casting for over a decade, has some "pours" that don't turn out. Using the vertical casting system will reduce the amount per blank by about 25% Hope this gives you an idea of the answer to your question---Ed
@hito19883 ай бұрын
so this is how vibrators are made?
@eaglewhite31073 ай бұрын
Impressive even if at 2X. I tried to be the first to leave a "thumbs up" wouldn't let me do it.
@garyryman49473 ай бұрын
That is some impressive work with the skew!
@mikeg64183 ай бұрын
Great job. Thanks for showing how to do this.
@exoticsshortvids50403 ай бұрын
When you make the jig, the 31/64" hole has to be deeper than the height of the "finial piece" (cap). You may want to drill through if you are using wood, that way you can press it out from the open side, if it gets stuck in the hole. FWIW-Ed
@mvecellio13 ай бұрын
Great idea Ed. Thanks for sharing. Mike
@mikeg64183 ай бұрын
Thank you! Great job on the jig. This is very helpful.
@norm57854 ай бұрын
Very nice thank you for sharing. Everyone stay safe, warm, happy 😊 and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia
@pawslatheworks5 ай бұрын
Awesome info. Thank you. I enjoyed MPG a few years back.
@mvecellio15 ай бұрын
Looks more like a Sierra kit to me.
@exoticsshortvids50405 ай бұрын
The diamond knurl is made exclusively for Exotic Blanks and it is very similar to the sierra. Tubes are the same size. However, the finial resembles the elegant series, but the back end screws on so it can conveniently be replaced with a stylus version (which is also available). Additionally, the "nib" of the pen unscrews to allow the user to change the refill without exposing the transmission--a notable design improvement over the original. Finally, the "centerband" ornamentation is much deeper carved and the nose is gunmetal, so it is very durable--not likely to scratch and peel. Thanks for watching!! Try a Diamond Knurl Ballpoint, you will see the difference for yourself! Ed
@user-uz9my4sx2o5 ай бұрын
Hi Ed, Is that a real piece of rebar? How in the world did you drill that? Even drilled out, isn't it heavy to write with? I t certainly does look nice.
@exoticsshortvids50405 ай бұрын
Yes, it is real rebar. We tried dozens of times to drill pieces and NO, we did not succeed. One of our customers found a job shop that can drill the rebar--we are buying from him. I will weigh the pen, my impression is that it is not too heavy (the remaining steel is pretty thin). It is a cool looking pen!!
@user-uz9my4sx2o5 ай бұрын
Yes it is a cool looking pen. I figured it must be thin if you're suggesting to paint the brass tube. That's just amazing. Rebar. I may actually have to order 1 ea. of these and see how they sell. If nothing else, I'll have some pretty cool looking pens. @@exoticsshortvids5040
@dawnkizer9825 ай бұрын
it weighs 16 grams, a little less than half an ounce
@user-uz9my4sx2o5 ай бұрын
That's impressive. Thank you Dawn.@@dawnkizer982
@tannertucker228 ай бұрын
Good job guys. Nice to see all (TonyL)
@williamkaczmarek39968 ай бұрын
Great idea Ed. Is this a kit you sell?
@exoticsshortvids50408 ай бұрын
Yes, we sell the ornament kit (ExoticBlanks.com), but I changed the brass tubes to standard Slimline tubes, about twice as long as the ornament kit. I like the look!!
@tannertucker228 ай бұрын
Nice job Ed. I like the music too.
@michaeldequatro10128 ай бұрын
Will the 18 rack fit a 9" pressure pot?
@84deeanne9 ай бұрын
Ed THANKS FOR THE VIDEO'S I BEEN BUYING PEN KITS FOR A WHILE now and this is the first time I heard about the locktite. I will give it a try thanks.....Larry from calf!
@richstewart19 ай бұрын
I've had several kits that the instructions looked outdated. Like they were from how the kit USED to come.
@ericfransen13099 ай бұрын
100% correct. I have chamfered to meet the flat but my beading skills at that level could not match the radius.
@aam509 ай бұрын
Loads of useful tips here even for folks who already make their own blanks. Thanks!
@dledward9 ай бұрын
I have turned many of these pens and just assumed I was not turning then correctly. Thanks for the help
@nickjan6710 ай бұрын
Using your finger to spread ca glue!!!
@michaeldequatro101211 ай бұрын
They came out great. I just started doing this. Thanks for the tips. You know you can use Post-its instead of writing on the pot right? LOL.
@thewooddom896511 ай бұрын
A great little tutorial. I'm a big proponent of taking the edges down on acrylic or hybrid blanks with my belt sander, have been doing that for years and it makes it easier to start turning them.
@robertholiday773211 ай бұрын
Excellent.
@exoticsshortvids504011 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
@edeldridge847811 ай бұрын
Ed, that is a very nice turned blank. You explained how you didn’t true the ends before turning, instead waited until you were almost finished. That seems like a good idea now that I babe seen you do it. Easier to keep from chipping the ends beyond repair. Thanks for another great video.
@exoticsshortvids504011 ай бұрын
Glad you got something out of it!!
@phillipsfamily390511 ай бұрын
I know this is an older video, but can you give me a run down of that equipment you are using? Thanks!
@tannertucker22 Жыл бұрын
Good job. Video was distant
@armus550b Жыл бұрын
Thank goodness for you too videos like this. I was sitting there stumped thinking I had to insert the click assembly in the other way. Once I saw these instructions I finished it within a minute. Thank you very much
@forevermorewinds1555 Жыл бұрын
Nice olive wood ring. Been making rings for a while now. If you decide to make more, then the only immediate advice I have would be using a carbide tool that’s not curved. I use the square bits on mine, so I don’t have to worry about a CA glue gap between the wood n steel. Still a damn good job since it’s your third ring.
@dj51 Жыл бұрын
Great video as always. I have been curious about these kits for a long time. You have answered all my questions. Thanks
@exoticsshortvids5040 Жыл бұрын
Thank-you for taking the time to comment! Ed
@nrkoucky Жыл бұрын
What did you use for buffing?
@exoticsshortvids5040 Жыл бұрын
I use a home-made three wheel buffing system, using tripoli, white diamond, then a wheel with nothing on it to remove any dust. As you can see, it results in a high shine--quickly!
@tannertucker22 Жыл бұрын
Nice job Ed. Too bad about the mirrors. Where do u get the better quality mirror please?
@exoticsshortvids5040 Жыл бұрын
Dawn did stained glass, as you know. Any stained glass wholesaler also sells front surface mirror. You cut it to the size you want with a glass "cutter". Actually, you score the mirror and then break it, hopefully along the score line.
@exoticsshortvids5040 Жыл бұрын
here is a link to one source on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Mirror-Front-Surface-Kaleidoscopes-Crafts/dp/B0BMJN2LVL/ref=sr_1_2?crid=34JOB0PZ02EBS&keywords=front+surface+mirror&qid=1681094299&sprefix=front+surface+mirror%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-2
@exoticsshortvids5040 Жыл бұрын
For ease of viewing, the turning of the egg starts the video, sanding is at 6:33, the finish is GluBoost-that process starts at 8:17 and the assembly of the kaleidoscope begins at about 12:55.
@williamkaczmarek3996 Жыл бұрын
John, Are the vertical tubes themselves reusable or are they consumables?
@richedgar3322 Жыл бұрын
out of focus and really bad video--get off youtube!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@tannertucker22 Жыл бұрын
Good job Ed. Best to you and Dawn.
@TheMessyStudio Жыл бұрын
Looks great, Ed! I hope you and Dawn are well, my friend!
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Ed, Mark, and John; I turned a Holly blank for a Slim-Line pen and it was so bland I decided to try to color the wood. I used a Neon Yellow highlighter and planned to coat it with CA. As soon as the CA touched the colored blank the bright yellow turned a Cherry Red color. It turned out awesome. A big surprise. I can't explain why this happened, I'm guessing some chemical reaction.
I thought you were going to cut it the ring in the vise, that you didn't made me think about "why not?" Aside from simplicity, there is the advantage that snap-cracking the ring results in a glue joint that is unlikely to be a STRAIGHT line. Straight lines draw the eye more than irregular lines.
Thanks John. This series is fantastic. Lots of ideas and good advice.
John do you have a video on how to do the carbon fiber tube that’s on this pen?
Thanks for explaining why you used construction paper instead of paint. Great video!
Excellent tutorial! I've made a few custom finials, pretty much the same method. My favorite is with wood blanks, using the matching cutoff so the grain flows over the top of the pen. I look forward to the center band video. Take care!
Thanks, John. Great tip.
Hi John, any reason you used CA instead of UV resin? That final shot OMG is that stunning. Nice work thanks for the ideas.
It’s just a personal preference. I’m better at not leaving small air bubbles in there with the fill and finish Gluboost. I’ve used some UV resins with mixed results. I wouldn’t recommend using just any CA. Many of them get too brittle and crack with time or use. The full and finish Gluboost line is made to be a finish and is flexible so it doesn’t crack.
I bought 3 of those a little while ago. They came out great. I used a negative rake carbide cutter which worked out perfectly.
Great video. I will try some of those on my next order.
What’s the cost of each blank resin, powder, dye?
That is a very difficult question to answer! Alumilite resin comes in 8 ounces to 5 gallon sizes--prices are very different based on the amount you purchase!! Buying 10 gallons is $800.00 or about 50 cents per ounce, (plus freight) 32 ounces is $44 (plus freight) or $1.40 per ounce. A normal square is about 3 ounces, so you can figure out your cost based on the amount you are willing to purchase. Dye and micah are about 25 cents. Then there is waste!!! Even John, who has been casting for over a decade, has some "pours" that don't turn out. Using the vertical casting system will reduce the amount per blank by about 25% Hope this gives you an idea of the answer to your question---Ed
so this is how vibrators are made?
Impressive even if at 2X. I tried to be the first to leave a "thumbs up" wouldn't let me do it.
That is some impressive work with the skew!
Great job. Thanks for showing how to do this.
When you make the jig, the 31/64" hole has to be deeper than the height of the "finial piece" (cap). You may want to drill through if you are using wood, that way you can press it out from the open side, if it gets stuck in the hole. FWIW-Ed
Great idea Ed. Thanks for sharing. Mike
Thank you! Great job on the jig. This is very helpful.
Very nice thank you for sharing. Everyone stay safe, warm, happy 😊 and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia
Awesome info. Thank you. I enjoyed MPG a few years back.
Looks more like a Sierra kit to me.
The diamond knurl is made exclusively for Exotic Blanks and it is very similar to the sierra. Tubes are the same size. However, the finial resembles the elegant series, but the back end screws on so it can conveniently be replaced with a stylus version (which is also available). Additionally, the "nib" of the pen unscrews to allow the user to change the refill without exposing the transmission--a notable design improvement over the original. Finally, the "centerband" ornamentation is much deeper carved and the nose is gunmetal, so it is very durable--not likely to scratch and peel. Thanks for watching!! Try a Diamond Knurl Ballpoint, you will see the difference for yourself! Ed
Hi Ed, Is that a real piece of rebar? How in the world did you drill that? Even drilled out, isn't it heavy to write with? I t certainly does look nice.
Yes, it is real rebar. We tried dozens of times to drill pieces and NO, we did not succeed. One of our customers found a job shop that can drill the rebar--we are buying from him. I will weigh the pen, my impression is that it is not too heavy (the remaining steel is pretty thin). It is a cool looking pen!!
Yes it is a cool looking pen. I figured it must be thin if you're suggesting to paint the brass tube. That's just amazing. Rebar. I may actually have to order 1 ea. of these and see how they sell. If nothing else, I'll have some pretty cool looking pens. @@exoticsshortvids5040
it weighs 16 grams, a little less than half an ounce
That's impressive. Thank you Dawn.@@dawnkizer982
Good job guys. Nice to see all (TonyL)
Great idea Ed. Is this a kit you sell?
Yes, we sell the ornament kit (ExoticBlanks.com), but I changed the brass tubes to standard Slimline tubes, about twice as long as the ornament kit. I like the look!!
Nice job Ed. I like the music too.
Will the 18 rack fit a 9" pressure pot?
Ed THANKS FOR THE VIDEO'S I BEEN BUYING PEN KITS FOR A WHILE now and this is the first time I heard about the locktite. I will give it a try thanks.....Larry from calf!
I've had several kits that the instructions looked outdated. Like they were from how the kit USED to come.
100% correct. I have chamfered to meet the flat but my beading skills at that level could not match the radius.
Loads of useful tips here even for folks who already make their own blanks. Thanks!
I have turned many of these pens and just assumed I was not turning then correctly. Thanks for the help
Using your finger to spread ca glue!!!
They came out great. I just started doing this. Thanks for the tips. You know you can use Post-its instead of writing on the pot right? LOL.
A great little tutorial. I'm a big proponent of taking the edges down on acrylic or hybrid blanks with my belt sander, have been doing that for years and it makes it easier to start turning them.
Excellent.
Many thanks!
Ed, that is a very nice turned blank. You explained how you didn’t true the ends before turning, instead waited until you were almost finished. That seems like a good idea now that I babe seen you do it. Easier to keep from chipping the ends beyond repair. Thanks for another great video.
Glad you got something out of it!!
I know this is an older video, but can you give me a run down of that equipment you are using? Thanks!
Good job. Video was distant
Thank goodness for you too videos like this. I was sitting there stumped thinking I had to insert the click assembly in the other way. Once I saw these instructions I finished it within a minute. Thank you very much
Nice olive wood ring. Been making rings for a while now. If you decide to make more, then the only immediate advice I have would be using a carbide tool that’s not curved. I use the square bits on mine, so I don’t have to worry about a CA glue gap between the wood n steel. Still a damn good job since it’s your third ring.
Great video as always. I have been curious about these kits for a long time. You have answered all my questions. Thanks
Thank-you for taking the time to comment! Ed
What did you use for buffing?
I use a home-made three wheel buffing system, using tripoli, white diamond, then a wheel with nothing on it to remove any dust. As you can see, it results in a high shine--quickly!
Nice job Ed. Too bad about the mirrors. Where do u get the better quality mirror please?
Dawn did stained glass, as you know. Any stained glass wholesaler also sells front surface mirror. You cut it to the size you want with a glass "cutter". Actually, you score the mirror and then break it, hopefully along the score line.
here is a link to one source on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Mirror-Front-Surface-Kaleidoscopes-Crafts/dp/B0BMJN2LVL/ref=sr_1_2?crid=34JOB0PZ02EBS&keywords=front+surface+mirror&qid=1681094299&sprefix=front+surface+mirror%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-2
For ease of viewing, the turning of the egg starts the video, sanding is at 6:33, the finish is GluBoost-that process starts at 8:17 and the assembly of the kaleidoscope begins at about 12:55.
John, Are the vertical tubes themselves reusable or are they consumables?
out of focus and really bad video--get off youtube!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good job Ed. Best to you and Dawn.
Looks great, Ed! I hope you and Dawn are well, my friend!
Hello sir i have ebony wood
Nice video, thank you for sharing your process.