North Penn High School - Lansdale, PA
July 11th, 2008
How to make a Pen |
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 Featured on this page is Greg Lobko, a student at North Penn High School, Lansdale, PA, demonstrating the steps on how to make a wood pen using Penn State Industries products. We would like to thank his woodshop teacher, Bill Michael, for taking and sending us these photographs. |
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| Step 1 - Cut & Drill Wood Blanks. Cut blanks to the length of the tube plus 1/16". Drill a centered hole through each blank. |
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| Step 2 - Glue the Tubes into the Blanks. Spread the glue on the tube. Insert the blank with a twisting motion to spread glue evenly inside. Allow to dry. |
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| Step 3 - Turning The Blanks. Set up the lathe according to manufacturer’s directions. Using chisels turn blanks to desired diameter. |
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| Step 4 - Sand. As with any sanding, progress through a range of grits |
Step 5 - Finish. Try a finish of your choice, for example, PSI Liquid Friction Polish. |
Step 6 - Assembly. Use a clamp, vise or Project Assembly Press to press parts together. |
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Greg’s finished pen |
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