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Size of pen blanks? - Foggy - 10-18-2016
I will be cleaning out the shop as soon as the wind drops so it is safe to build a fire. What is the recommended size for pen blanks in case I find some scraps that are just too pretty to burn?
RE: Size of pen blanks? - Herb G - 10-18-2016
3/4" X 3/4" X 5-6" are the standard size for pen blanks.
Cut with the grain, not across it.
RE: Size of pen blanks? - AHill - 10-18-2016
What Herb said is correct. You can also search sites that sell pen blanks. They usually include dimensions. Craft Supply USA, Woodcraft, Rockler, WoodturningZ. Those are a few. There are a few pen kits that require 1"x1"x6" blanks, but 95% of pens can be made with the 3/4 x 3/4 x 5 blanks.
RE: Size of pen blanks? - Foggy - 10-18-2016
Thank you. I will keep an eye out for distinctive grain or spaulting.
RE: Size of pen blanks? - iclark - 10-18-2016
In case you have some short stubbies, the bottle stopper blank sizes that Penn State sells are 2"x2"x2-1/2" or 1-1/2"x1-1/2"x2". The larger size does well for bells or fancier shapes.