resinman
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What size pen blanks do you prefer? Both wood and poly?
Thanks, Gary
Thanks, Gary
Pen Blanks
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reiddog1
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Gary,
I like the 3/4 x 5 1/2. I usually do not make anything larger than Jr series pens, so anything bigger only gets wasted! Hope this helps.
Dave
I like the 3/4 x 5 1/2. I usually do not make anything larger than Jr series pens, so anything bigger only gets wasted! Hope this helps.
Dave
Ambidex
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blanks
+1 on Dave's reply
+1 on Dave's reply
BSea
Member
Anything 5 1/2 or longer. I like making closed ended with cap finials. 5 1/2 is just about the minimum. I'll use shorter blanks, but not for a closed ended.
Drstrangefart
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I'll take them as lengthy as someone's willing to make them. I always save the excess for future amateur hackjobs. 3/4x3/4 is a good place to be.
Well my choise depends on the style.
1 x 1 x 6 will work for any size pen I know about (except maybe one) but for many styles there is a lot of waste.
3/4 x 3/4 x 5 will make 2 Sierra's which are a popular style. Add 1/2 inch to the length and you capture another group of mid- sized pens.
1/2 x 1/2 x 5 will do for slimlines and some othe 7mm's but 9/16 x 9/16 x 5 will work might be a little better. Again add 1/2 inch of length and you might pick up a few more styles.
1 x 1 x 6 will work for any size pen I know about (except maybe one) but for many styles there is a lot of waste.
3/4 x 3/4 x 5 will make 2 Sierra's which are a popular style. Add 1/2 inch to the length and you capture another group of mid- sized pens.
1/2 x 1/2 x 5 will do for slimlines and some othe 7mm's but 9/16 x 9/16 x 5 will work might be a little better. Again add 1/2 inch of length and you might pick up a few more styles.