ElMostro
Member
Ok, please have in mind I am new to pen turning. [8)]
But I have a burning question; Why are most pen blanks cut to 3/4" wide? Today I turned a European twist pen from a 3/4" wide blank (first time) and it took me at least twice as long to turn the pen from the 3/4" than when I use a 9/16". Other than more time turning, a bigger pile of shavings and additional wear and tear on tools why use a 3/4" blank? Also have in mind that so far I have only turned Europeans and Slimlines which I can turn comfortably from a 9/16" (or less) blank. Is it not a waste of wood especially when using burls and exotics... Reminder; I AM NEW TO PEN TURNING...[?]
But I have a burning question; Why are most pen blanks cut to 3/4" wide? Today I turned a European twist pen from a 3/4" wide blank (first time) and it took me at least twice as long to turn the pen from the 3/4" than when I use a 9/16". Other than more time turning, a bigger pile of shavings and additional wear and tear on tools why use a 3/4" blank? Also have in mind that so far I have only turned Europeans and Slimlines which I can turn comfortably from a 9/16" (or less) blank. Is it not a waste of wood especially when using burls and exotics... Reminder; I AM NEW TO PEN TURNING...[?]