Slimline 10 Pen Kit Sampler Special

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This was a great way to start my pen making experience. I was able to experiment with various pen shapes and match the wood to the pen kit colors.

Great selection in one kit

This is a great way to get quite a few pens/pencils or sets built up. Gives you an opportunity to see some of the different finishes on the kits before you order some of the more expensive kits. Having the blanks cut and drilled is a HUGE time saver.

Overview of first order for penmaking supplies

The key to everything was your articulate free DVD "Hand-Crafted Pens - The basics." Slimline 10 Pen Sampler was indeed a good assortment for a beginning pen maker. By the third item I had a very good idea of how the mandrel and bushings worked for sizing the pen and how close I needed before sanding. Of note, one rosewood piece had a flaw in the drilled hole, this blew out to the brass tube as I was finishing the piece.

Simple Slimlines

The Slimline Sampler Kit was my first pen kit purchase. I have used the lathe for some spindle work and was interested in making gifts for my family and friends. Creating the perfect gift was easy with these sets. They had very simple directions to follow and the rosewood blanks turned beautifully. I would recommend this purchase to any fellow turner.