This is basically a list of the stuff that you'll need to get started in
making pens. I bought my first batch of stuff from Lee Valley, so I included
links to the Lee Valley items.
Ballpoint Twist Hardware
Pencil Hardware
Pen Blanks
7mm Pen Mill Pilot Shaft
Pen Mill Cutter Head/a>
Mandrel
Bushings
3/4" Forged HSS Gouge
Sand Paper
Contour Sanding Grips
Turner's Polish
Wood Turner's Wax Stick
The cheapest place I've found for ordering pen kits is from a company called
WoodTurningz, run by Ryan Polokoff.
Ryan can be reached by email at
or by phone at (888) 736-5487. Ryan also carries the full line from
Penn State Industries.
If you mention me, you'll get a discount for orders over $75.00.
When I was making lots of pens, I managed to find a guy named Bruce Beckman, aka "The Woodman" on eBay
selling lots of interesting blanks. However, I haven't seen any sign of Bruce recently.
I have noticed that WoodTurningz is now selling blanks as well.
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