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This video removes the mystery from the art of making a pen. Using the "Slim-Line" pen as a subject, each of the many steps in the making of the pen are shown and explained, as well as some of the things that can go wrong. A description of the Spindle Gouge, how to use it, and how to sharpen it without using a jig are presented in this video.
(about 80 minutes)
A presentation of the techniques for making custom writing instruments from the kits parts. A partial list of contents are:
- Removing the center-band
- Sharpening the Skew Chisel
- Making our own center band
- No clip, no finial, solid top
- We all make mistakes,
- The Ameroclassic ballpoint
- Fountain Pens & Rollerballs
The use of the Skew Chisel for turning pens is shown and discussed in detail throughout the video presentation. The techniques for sanding, finishing, and repairing cracks are reviewed in this video.
(about 120 minutes)
This video was added to our catalog on January 01, 2000 in Woodworking::Turning.
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Excellent video! Recommend that you pick up the advanced or second disc too! Picked up a lot of useful tips!
This is a pretty good "home grown" DVD. It only covered the creation of a standard Slimline pen, with no embellishments or alternate designs. I was hoping for some more of the creative uses of the Slimline kit. He does show a good bit about blanks, but does not actually show them being cut, ie. jigs, etc. The part on finishing was very good.
