Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge
Turned First Pen, looking for more!
Jeff S
>Everyone,
I turned my first slimline pen this weekend, I really enjoyed it. I think that it turned out good. Sorry I don't have a pic of it...
Anyway, Where do you all get your pen kits? The local woodcraft has them, but they seem pricey to me. Also, where do ya get the cool looking pen blanks?
Thanks for the help!
Jeff
Supplies
Fred in NC
>Congrats !!!
try these:
www.arizonasilhouette.com beautiful blanks and good price on kits.
www.woodturningz.com good price on kits.
Re: Turned First Pen, looking for more! *LINK*
Stuart Johnson
>There are many online sources but I have had very good transactions with Ryan Polokoff at WoodTurningz.com.
If you really want to get into penturning for a good cause check: Http://www.freedompens.org.
Stuart Johnson
Red Oak, Texas
http://www.WoodTurningz.com
Re: Turned First Pen, looking for more!
Russ
>The only advantages to buying at the local Woodcraft is that you have someone to talk to, sometimes attend a class, see it before you buy it, carry it home that day, and not have to wait several days for replacement of a missing or damaged part. Paying the extra price for these things can be important for a beginner.
They will no longer be important after you have made a few pens and accumulated a collection of kit parts. Then the lower cost of a mailorder supplier will become more important.
Re: Turned First Pen, looking for more!
Eaglesc
>You can't beat slimlines for experimentation.
The guys at Woodturningz are great!
They will answer any questions if they can.
You don't feel that you are a number.
Arizona Silouhette is also "service" oriented site.
I have used Wood Craft and it is good to be able to ask questions.
So far everyone is extremely knowledgeable and willing to help.
Watch it though,It is addictive.