Turning Pens With Kip and Rex—DVDs Review

I was in the Burlington Lee Valley store last week (how did that happen??) and a new product item caught my eye, Turning Pens by Rex Burningham and Kip Christensen. It is a set that can be bought as single DVDs or both, one being basic pen turning skills with some slim line pen work and customizations—the second being focused on a wider variety of pen styles, materials, and tricks and tips.

I have quickly skimmed through both and I have to say these are really great. I like the easy and approachable style of presentation by both Kip and Rex. They speak and teach with an ease that makes them enjoyable to watch (something that anyone considering making a DVD on woodworking should take into account). The production quality of the DVDs is first class. The visuals, camera angles, and close ups are really well done—the audio is clear.

I already had their book, and found it a solid reference. These DVDs are of the same quality, and I would consider them a must/best buy for any beginner, someone looking for visual learning, adding designs to basic kits and also teaching points.

What I also found great about these DVDs is that they will help my own teaching.