Pen Turner's Workbook, 3rd Edition Revised and Expanded: Making Pens from Simple to Stunning (Fox Chapel Publishing) 18 Pen Turning Projects, Beginner-Friendly Instructions, and Beautiful Photography
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Learn how to craft exquisite pens that are both practical and beautiful! 18 customizable projects for a wide range of turned pens for all skill levels Over 400 photos illustrating instructions, materials, and stunning finished pens Step-by-step instructions ensure project success for even novice pen turners Go beyond wooden pens with projects using Corian, cholla cactus, Acrywood, deer antler, Inlace Acrylester, and more Get inspired to create your own one-of-a-kind conversation piece by browsing the Gallery of Pens showcasing work from master pen makers 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 completely revised and expanded third edition, author and expert pen turner Barry Gross provides new pen kits and mechanisms with up-to-date techniques, 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. Build a classic pen or try something new with a wide range of pen projects for all skill levels. 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 art, memorabilia, and found objects into your masterpieces. Experiment with stamps, snakeskin, cigar wrappers, watch parts, pigmy seahorses, or scrapbook photos... the only limit is your imagination! Instructions for turning pens made not only from wood, but from materials like Corian, InLace, antler, and other advanced options is also included, along with an inspirational gallery of gorgeous completed pens sure to get your creativity flowing! Review: Turning Pens - I like the way the book is laid out, plenty of information and photographs. Review: great - This is a beginner book and I am. It helped me get started. Great buy
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 425 Reviews |
A**R
Turning Pens
I like the way the book is laid out, plenty of information and photographs.
T**C
great
This is a beginner book and I am. It helped me get started. Great buy
K**Y
Informative and inspiring
This book is very clear with easy to follow photos detailing different stages. It made me eager to try different techniques.
M**G
Good book
Very instructive book
V**)
Good as reference book.
Full of great ideas, although the author does go on a bit about the reason for the book and praise of others, but once you get through that its good nice pictures of pens good instructions
A**R
New to pen turning,but have been wood turning before.
Very informative with step by step information and projects to try
B**T
Excellent book
Just retired and started to get interested in making pens.. this book is just excellent, packed with information and guidance...
B**T
Very, very useful.
I found the details within the book clear and concise. The clarity of print made reading the book very comfortable. One thing that would be helpful would be a list of suppliers. Overall the book is excellemt and recommended to others.
M**R
easy read
easy ready and information is very good
G**N
Une bonne source d'idées
J'ai parcouru ce livre de long en large qui passe vraiment tout en revue, du choix du tour et des outils jusqu'à la stratégie de vente et la mise en valeur des réalisations, mon besoin personnel était d'élargir mon répertoire pour faire des stylos plus originaux que le simple cylindre, ce livre y répond largement en suggérant de nouveaux matériaux et techniques de réalisation, je pense particulièrement au tournage segmenté et aux découpes. Bref, j'ai aimé ce livre et le recommande chaudement pour tout tourneur, qu'il soit un parfait débutant en recherche de technique ou un peu plus expérimenté et qu'il ait besoin d'ouvrir son horizon.
M**L
Excellent book!
This book has so much great information and it sparks so many new ideas for pens. I met the author of this book at the woodworking show in Atlanta earlier this year in 2013 and Barry Gross is a very knowledgeable man in the art of turning pens. Barry was so willing to answer any and all questions that I had. I would highly recommend this book to anyone that is interested in turning pens. Thanks Barry!
I**I
Super
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C**A
Average
I probably could have some up with a lot of these on my own. Uses quite a bit of plastic which I don't like.
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