Getting Started in Pen Turning
May 15, 2024

Learn to turn a pen from start to finish. This is a fun and fast project for beginning and experienced woodturners. We offer hundreds of pen kits and wood or acrylic pen blanks that you can mix and match to create a nearly endless variety of pens. And, you don't need a shop full of woodworking tools to get started. All you need is a small lathe , a drill press and a few turning tools .This is the perfect project to get started in woodturning and be creative.
Tools and Materials Featured in the Video:
- Pen Kits
- Manhattan Ballpoint Pen Hardware Kit - Chrome
- American Beauty Twist Pen Hardware Kit - Chrome (pictured in photo)
- Wood or Acrylic Pen Blanks
- Excelsior Mini Lathe
- Carbide Turning Tools
- Rockler Pen Press and Drilling Jig
- Drill Press
- Stackable Mixing Cups - 25240
More Woodturning Project Kits
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