Favorite pen kit to make

[toyotaman]

I would like to explore new pen kits and was wondering what is your favorite kit to work with? I turn slimlines all the time and bought my first cigar kit today. It just looks like a more husky type pen.I'll see when I get to turn it.

 

[terryf]

Jr Gents/Vail are my favorite without a doubt. Nice to turn and economical.

 

[ossaguy]

My new favorite are cigars.They go together easy and show off a great-looking blank.I found that it's super important to not accidently trim the brass tube when squaring the ends on the long tube,or the pen tip will come out too far/not retract in enough.There is no wiggle room,unlike slimlines where you can adjust the depth that the tranny gets pressed in.

Steve

 

[toyotaman]

Steve, I appreciate the info. I am going to turn a cigar in the next few days,and any advise is usefull.

 

[IPD_Mrs]

Elegant Beauties and Jr. Series pens from CSUSA. The later ones are great to come up with custom designs.

 

[eldee]

CSUSA Jr's are reasonable to turn and assemble and make nice pens. Euros look decent and work well if you are dealing with smaller blanks.

 

[corian king]

I can't say I really have a favorite.I like to explore all different types.But the slimlines have always been my bread and butter at the shows.at 20.00 to 30.00 each depending on material.And we always sell a ton of them.But if I had to say I have favorite finished pen.it would be either be a Majaestic or the septure.These are really nice looking pens.Just a little on the large size.
JIM

 

[thewishman]

Cigars are my favorites, too. Just like Steve said - shows off the material and they are more forgiving than most other kits, The parts match up in a way that has a bit of tolerance for not-perfectly-matching barrels. Plus, they are inexpensive to make and come in a large variety of platings.

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Anything that Sells!

Okay, I am liking the Broadwell pens at PSI, they really are beautiful

 

[snyiper]

I like the slims they are so versatile...

 

[edfarmer67]

my favorite pen to carry is the 50 bmg pen, or any bullet style pen.
its the redneck in me that just loves bullet pens.

i like turning the clicker pens due to being a solid piece of wood. also love turning cigars, barons, and jr gents.

 

[skiprat]

Steve, I appreciate the info. I am going to turn a cigar in the next few days,and any advise is usefull.

The actual turning of a slimline is no different than any other pen, but take care setting out the bushes for the cigar before turning.
And once you've done that, check the bushes are set out properly before turning:biggrin:

 

[bking0217]

My favorite is the Jr Gent 1 from Smitty's Pen Works. Economical and beautiful.