Wood for pen turning
#9
I don't turn pens but was wondering what the rough dimensions of a pen blank should be.

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Frank
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#10
3/4 x 3/4 x 5 is a pretty common size. 1x1x6 is bigger than any pen I've ever seen.
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#11
What Jim said. However, there is a pen kit that calls for 7/8" kit.

I have about 10,000 pen kits from all over the world and I am putting together several 10" USPS boxes for sale in S&S within the next month. I even have spalted Koa
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#12
Hi Arlin
The reason I was asking is that I have scraps of Walnut, Mahogany, Birdseye Maple and a few others that I was going to offer to send to you if you were interested. Looks like you have this covered already.

Frank
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#13
Depends on the kit. the only kits I turn now require 7/8 x 5 blanks.

Majority of kits require 3/4. 5+ long to have a bit extra so you don't blow out the end.
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#14
Spalted Koa? Never thought anyone used that. Stuff gets burned here....
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#15
Yes a friend of mine who lives in the islands somewhere knew how I love spalted wood and the sent me about 25 spalted from sapwood nice and white with black lines running everywhere.

I only have 5 left and would love to get several hundred for the guys really like them and dye them too.

Arlin
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#16
If you PM me the guy's name, I can find him if he's still in Hawaii. All the woodworkers know each other as it's a very tight knit community.
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