The International Association of Penturners

Does it matter which way the grain runs on a pen blank?

Here's why I ask, I have some really nice tight grained mahogany wood blocks, the only thing is in order for them to be used as pen blanks the grain would run horizontally around the pen.

It's all new! Please take a look at this new pen blank, just posted in my Etsy Shop. I kind of like it and I hope you do too. And while your are there you may see that some of my listings have been updated as well as the front page of t...

I picked up some scrap pieces of mulberry yesterday and decided to try my hand at a small bowl (about 4" diameter and roughly the same depth).

I sanded up through 400 grit and burnished with shavings, and it felt really nice. Then I applied my normal liberal coat of Mahoney oil, let it sit for an hour, and thoroughly wiped off the excess before leaving it overnight.
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I have several customers who have been ordering what I call a "2MT Tool Holder" so I thought I might add it to my Vendors Catalog.

I need you to tell me if you think it would sell and if you think you would order them.

The arbors by themselves cost me $15 and I'm charging $25 each for the finished product, that's only $10 for my efforts which I think is more t...

It's all new! Please take a look at this new pen blank, just posted in my Etsy Shop. I kind of like it and I hope you do too. And while your are there you may see that some of my listings have been updated as well as the front page of t...