Woodworking Guide How to Make A Wooden Pen by Ryan Henders
So for you woodworking types who would like to try to create something a little different here's how you can create your own wooden pen. First here is what you need
Step 1 The first most obvious is lathe. Then you need a Mandrel. Between the centers of your lathe there is metal bar. When you are turning the pen it s this metal bar that keeps it in place. Next come the bushings the purpose of this is to help your get the pen size down to what is appropriate. Then there is the drill bit which has to be the appropriate size for the pen kit then you need a drill press. If you want you can use a hand drill as long as it has a jig that is steady.
If you are going make your own blanks you will need to utilize a table or perhaps a band saw.
A disc sander clamps or a bench vice will be needed if you find you need to square the blanks. This is what you will use to press the various parts together
For parts supplies you will need a pen kit plus wood blanks superglue sandpaper now for the 10 steps. First take the blank whatever material it usually " x " should be 5 in length. If you want order them or get precut from a catalog or make them yourself with a band saw.
Step 2 is where you must now make the blank into two separate pieces for top bottom Always cut the blank larger than specified mark it to match the grain pattern in assembly.
Step 3 is very important because one the blanks have been cut then you have to square the ends VERY IMPORTANT The ends must be perfectly square so holes don t appear when it meets the fittings use a disc sander or miter gauge.
Step 4 the blanks now have to be drilled by marking the center with an X. Once firmly secured on the drill press making sure it perfectly perpendicular drill slowly remove chips as you go.
Step 5 you now have to attach the brass tubes into the blanks you do this by gluing them. Make sure to read the instructions. If the blank is stuck tap the blank with a light hammer or even a block of wood.
Step 6 After the glue is set you will need to put the blanks onto the mandrill. One thing you don t want to do is make the nut on the mandrel excessively tight. . Once you ve secured the Mandrel on the lathe position the tool lathe up near the blank without touching give it a turn manually to check. Now set lathe to the highest speed. First use " gouge getting within 1 16" form bushings you can use your skew chisel or even sandpaper to finish but don t touch the bushings.
Step 7 you sand to a fine finish.
Step 8 you finish the blank with PPP wax while turning on lathe then
Step 9 you assemble the pen using the instructions. Then the final step is to stand back admire a job well done
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