Closed end pen

[Russell Eaton]

This is my first post ever, I just joined this association this week. I have been turning for about 1 year, but pens for about 9 mo. or so. I would like some info on how to make closed end pens. The tools required and any related info would be nice. I have enjoyed reading the posts on this site. Thanks for the help.

 

[seawolf]

Check the library: Pin Chuck, O-Ring by Steven Jackson (2008).
Mark

 

[jkeithrussell]

http://www.arizonasilhouette.com/Closed_End_Pen_Mandrel.htm

Buy the mandrels and you get the DVD for free.

 

[Russell Eaton]

Thanks for the help! Now I just need to order some kits.

 

[its_virgil]

You don't need to purchase any special tools. Check my closed end pen articles at http://www.RedRiverPens.com/articles
Do a good turn daily!
Don

Thanks for the help! Now I just need to order some kits.

 

[John Eberly]

Closed End

Don's articles are great. I've also used the Harbor Freight transfer punch set as mandrels by chucking them.

You can usually find one of the punches that is a friction fit into the tube. Start off with a live center supporting the opposite end. Finish up with the center retracted.