Need suggestions

[Btimson]

I have been asked to make 40 pens for my mens church group, I cant decide whether I should use the sierra, or the polaris pen kit , I am also trying to figure out what type of wood I should use. We are also wanting them laser engraved any suggestions would be appreciated. I also need a good inexpensive company for the engraving. Since it is for the church group I am trying to keep the cost to a minimum. Thanks in advance for any information.

 

[Wheaties]

Definitely the Sierra! You can get the "Fishers of Men" Sierras from woodenpenpro (i think that's who has them).

Bethlehem Olive wood may be kinda cool (but $3-$4 a blank, but 2 pens per blank with a Sierra)

Engaving: I have had Ken (Kallenshaan Woods) do some engraving for me. He did an awesome job at a reasonable price. I know their are others here on the site that do a great job engraving as well.

 

[pentex]

I will second the Sierra, the Bethlehem Olive Wood, and Ken.

 

[workinforwood]

The polaris is too fat and heavy for most people.

 

[bobjackson]

I third the Sierra, BOW, and Ken

 

[ed4copies]

And, if you want to save money, contact me and we will work out a deal on "Diplomats" for your need. PM me or send through "exotics" (see sig line), "turning@exoticblanks.com" comes directly to me.

 

[snyiper]

Doesnt get any better than that!!!!

 

[Jim Smith]

I think you got the best recommendation with the first response.

Jim Smith

 

[Rick_G]

I would go with the Fishers of men pen and possibly Acacya seyal - Shittim wood. (same type of wood the Arc of the Covenant was made from)I got some nice stuff from Monty at Wooden Wonders. A little more expensive than BOW but I like it better. Go with the two tone chrome/black titanium finish much nicer.

 

[Mack C.]

I would go with the Fishers of men pen and possibly Acacya seyal - Shittim wood. (same type of wood the Arc of the Covenant was made from)I got some nice stuff from Monty at Wooden Wonders. A little more expensive than BOW but I like it better. Go with the two tone chrome/black titanium finish much nicer.

I got to go with Rick here. A mens church group, what more could be asked for. Don't get caught up in the cost here, within reason, of course!

 

[thewishman]

Stan Cook (mrcook4570) engraves at a great price and is in WV. His website is: http://www.mestaridesigns.com/turners