Pen Turner's Workbook, 4th Edition Revised and Expanded: The Best-Selling Guide for Making Pens Using Wood and Resin

Learn how to turn exquisite pens that are both beautiful and practical!

Comprehensive guide to pen turning, with information on tools and technology, materials, finishing tips and tricks, and more
Customizable projects for a wide range of turned pens for all skill levels, from beginner to experienced pen makers
Step-by-step instructions ensure project success for even novice pen turners, woodturners, woodworkers, and woodcarvers
Go beyond wooden pens with projects using resin, Corian, antler, or Inlace, embedding artwork or watch parts, and more
Get inspired to create your own one-of-a-kind conversation piece by browsing the gallery showcasing work from master pen makers
Expanded information on casting acrylic pens, using pen kits, troubleshooting, selling your work, and 7 additional projects
Author Barry Gross is an expert woodworker, artisan, author of Learn to Turn, and a frequent contributor to Scroll Saw Workshop magazine

Create fine writing implements on your lathe with Pen Turner's Workbook!

If you're looking for exciting pen turning projects and the most up-to-date information available on tools, materials, and techniques, you'll find it all in this definitive guide. From choosing a lathe to pen turning basics and even marketing your work to sell your custom-made pens—no detail has been left out!

In this revised fourth edition, author and expert pen turner Barry Gross provides insight on pen kits and mechanisms with up-to-date techniques, expanded information on what makes a good pen, selecting materials, and tool maintenance, along with in-depth instruction and creative ideas for both the novice and the experienced turner looking for new ideas. Clear step-by-step photos ensure success even for novice turners.

With this book, you'll come to understand the pen turning basics and techniques, such as how to select materials, how to turn and put your pen together, and tips and tricks for finishing each pen turning project. Build a classic pen or try something new with a wide range of pen projects for all skill levels. Barry Gross's guide has everything you need to master the basics and then take your skills a step further!

Also included is a section on casting your own clear acrylic pen blanks, so you can personalize your work for yourself, your friends, or your customers by embedding your own artwork, memorabilia, and found objects into your masterpieces. You'll find a selection of 7 new projects in this edition, including a laser inlay pen, a fidget spinner pen, a closed-end pen, a steampunk pen containing discarded watch parts, and even a bonus non-pen project that incorporates the same techniques: a corn cob pipe!

Instructions are included for turning pens made not only from wood, but from Corian, InLace, antler, and other materials, along with an updated inspirational gallery featuring gorgeous pens turned by master pen makers, sure to get your creativity flowing!

Learn to turn, personalize, and sell your own custom-made pens, with Pen Turner's Workbook!