NWWT Open Shop --MAKE A PEN

Special

This is a special Open Shop session - Make a Pen - PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS SPECIAL SESSION

Open Shop – Pen Turning Exercise

This month we will have a Pen Making exercise.  This is NOT a demonstration but a class where you make a pen with the help of an instructor.  If you want to take advantage of this opportunity, you will need to bring all your own supplies.  We will have a complete system set up and can provide a Jacobs Chuck, drills,  bandsaw, and  assembly jig.  Getting started does require a bit of an investment.  Remember NWWT members  get 10% discount from Penn State and Rockler.

Supplies

• Basic Pen Mandrel - $19 - https://www.pennstateind.com/store/PKMSMAN2.html
• Advanced Mandrel - $40 - https://www.pennstateind.com/store/PKMS2SET.html
• Pen Kit - Pick a 7mm (slimline) Pen Kit -  example https://www.pennstateind.com/store/PK-PCL.html
  If you pick a different size than 7mm, you will need the bushing set and drill bit for that pen size.  The above mandrels come with three 7mm bushings.
• Pen Blank – ¾” x 5”
• Jacobs Chuck (Optional) - $35 – this is a very useful item for other turnings.  If you do not have one, we will have a drilling station to drill the hole in the blanks - https://www.pennstateind.com/store/TM32KL.html
• 7mm drill bit
• 7mm Barrel Trimmer - $25 - ttps://www.pennstateind.com/store/PKTRIM7C.html
• Tube Insertion Tool (Optional) -  $11 - https://www.pennstateind.com/store/PKTINT2.html
• CA Glue – Medium
• Sandpaper – NWWT’s foam-based pads work great.  Cut each one into 4 pads.  We will sand up to at least 400 but 600 – 1000 is best.
• Finish – your choice – Pens Plus or other finish of your choice.  If you want to try a CA finish, we can try.
• Paper Towels – bring 4-5 sheets
• Pen Assembly Jig (Optional)- $75 – One will be provided but here are some choices
• Advanced Jig - $75 - https://www.pennstateind.com/store/PENPRESSXL.html
• Basic Jig - $44 - $50 - https://www.rockler.com/rockler-pen-press  or on Amazon HERE
• Rockler Starter Pen Kit - $59 (on sale now from $79) - https://www.rockler.com/starter-pen-turning-kit

Tools for each step
1.      Cut the blank into two blanks - bandsaw
2.      Drill the blank – we will use the lathe to drill the blanks.
3.      Square the blank end – Barrel Trimmer & drill
4.      Round the blank – small spindle roughing gouge, bowl gouge, or scrapper
5.      Turn the blank – skew, scrapper, gouge, etc
6.      Apply Finish
7.      Assemble Pen

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Open Shop is directed toward the new turner but all are welcome.  Bring a project you want help finishing.  Bring questions about methods, tools, designs or any other woodturning question.  There are seven lathes available for use.  Bring your own tools and wood or buy wood at the shop.  

We will have three sharpening stations to help you perfect your sharpening technique. There is no more important topic for the new turner (or the old ones for that matter) than sharpening. 

Please register and join the waitlist if full so we know how to plan our support.  If you are on the Waitlist, you are still welcome and encouraged to come to socialize, sharpen, or talk.

Registrants are guaranteed use of a lathe and others can use one when one becomes available.  There will always be three or more advanced turners there to help, sharpen tools, and answer any questions.

Open Shop is free, but the rental Portable Rest Room and our coffee and doughnuts cost money.    A $20 donation would help defray expenses.

Requirements

• Open for NWWT members only or potential members to talk
• Proof of COVID vaccination required
• No charge for the session (donations for operating costs are appreciated)
• Bring your  tools
• Bring your  PPE (face shields, dust protection, ear protection)
• NWWT follows the current COVID guidelines -- details HERE
• If you have any COVID related symptoms, please stay home