Grandson asked about making a pen

[Woodchipper]

He was by the house yesterday and wants to make a pen for his girlfriend. Her favorite color is purple; looking at Woodcraft as there is a local store. Pen will probably be a Slimline kit. Looking to see what finishes are available. None of mine rang his chime.
Edit: It's been a while since he has turned a pen. My plan is let him make a simple Slimline pen for practice. If there is a hiccup, nothing gained, nothing lost.

 

[wolf creek knives]

Girl Friend, he needs to set his sites a bit higher. I'm thinking a Princess Pen from PSI. My wife of 48 years loves hers.

 

[BULLWINKLE]

He was by the house yesterday and wants to make a pen for his girlfriend. Her favorite color is purple; looking at Woodcraft as there is a local store. Pen will probably be a Slimline kit. Looking to see what finishes are available. None of mine rang his chime.
Edit: It's been a while since he has turned a pen. My plan is let him make a simple Slimline pen for practice. If there is a hiccup, nothing gained, nothing lost.

I agree with Wolfcreek on pen choice. I'd recommend a purple Kirinite blank from PSI.

 

[qquake]

If you're going to buy it at Woodcraft, I like the Wall Street Elegant. They're pricey, but come in many different finishes. Much nicer and classier than a simple slimline. They also have several purple acrylic blanks, or there is always purpleheart wood.

 

[Woodchipper]

He is getting a pen and pencil set from Exotic Blanks. Found a blank that rang his chime. Thanks for the suggestions. Need to practice drilling as it blank is round instead of the usual 3/4 inch square I'm used to.
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