Size of pen blanks?
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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?

My boss is a Jewish carpenter. Our DADDY owns the business.
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#7
3/4" X 3/4" X 5-6" are the standard size for pen blanks.
Cut with the grain, not across it.
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#8
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.
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#9
Thank you. I will keep an eye out for distinctive grain or spaulting.

My boss is a Jewish carpenter. Our DADDY owns the business.
Trying to understand some people is like trying to pick up the clean end of a turd.
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#10
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.
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