Watch this before you scrap the blank

Every pen turner runs into it eventually. A blank chips. Something catches. And suddenly a project you’ve already put time into feels ruined. But knowing how to save a blank is part of pen turning too. In this video, Barry walks through a simple technique for repairing a chipped pen blank, adding material back in, and keeping the turning clean without starting over from scratch. It’s one of those small skills that makes a big difference over time, and judging by the 4.4 million views, it’s something a lot of turners have found useful. Whether you’re still learning or have been turning for years, this is the kind of trick that helps build confidence at the lathe.