156 Pen Blanks
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7am–6pm MST Mon–Fri Helpful Hints for Turning Plastics Amethyst Rose Quartz
Drilling Holding the blank securely in a vise, drill the proper hole size through the center of the blank stopping 1/8" shy of exiting the blank. Trim away the end of the blank to expose the hole. Drill at 250–500 rpm stopping every 1/2" or so to clear the chips.
Moonstone Ruby
Lathe Speed Plastics should be turned at the same speed you would use to turn a wood pen blank (2,500–3,000 rpm)
Mandarin Garnet Sapphire Emerald Cadmium
Apprentice® Acrylic Pen Blanks Apprentice® Acrylic Pen Blanks off er rich, colorful patterns at an eco- nomical price. Instructions included. *For best results, we recommend using Chameleon Pen Tubes for semi-
transparent acrylics. Blanks are 3/4" x 5". # 979-438 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.65
Choosing the right tool To reduce the likelihood of chipping the surface when turning, we recommend using a negative rake scraper at it is easy to control and not likely to have a catch or chip the blank. Our favorite pen turning tool is the Easy Pen Turner found on page 150. T e Sorby Negative Rake Scraper is a good negative rake scraper (page 10) or you can make a negative rake scraper using an existing scraper by grinding a bevel on the topside of the tool.
Finishing We recommend sanding through 600 grit then using Micro Magic 3-step process to perform fi nal polishing. You can also buff the blank using 20/20 Plastics Polish to help achieve a glass-like surface on your pens.
Easy Pen Turner (Ci2R2 cutter) Pen turning from start to fi nish is a breeze with this revolutionary tool. No experience required, the Easy Pen Turner eliminates complicated bevel angles and techniques associated with traditional turning tools. T e razor sharp carbide cutter produces a near perfect surface on all types of wood, plastics and antler in only minutes. Manufactured exclusively for Craſt Supplies USA. Tool measures 3/8" x 4" with 11-1/2"
Bubinga handle. # 104-526 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89.99 # 979-503 Replacement 2" Radius Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99
Micro Surface™
Pen Finishing Set Recommended for pen makers who want the very best fi nish possible, this kit includes nine double-sided 2" x 2" square foam- backed sanding
pads
instructions. # 102-458. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.50
Micro Magic™ Micro Magic is a revolutionary microcrystalline sanding system developed specifi cally for creating a fl awless surface on turned acrylic, polyester and stabilized woods. It's an easy 3-step system that works its magic in only minutes leaving you with a perfect surface without the hassle of wet sanding.
1 oz. each. # 105-213 Set of 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.50
Chameleon Pen Tubes Chameleon pen tubes eliminate unattractive brass
show-through when using semi-
transparent plastic pen blanks. Nickel- plated tubes refl ect and brighten colors found in many lighter plastics while plated black tubes enhance the rich look of darker blanks. Create special eff ects when using semi-transparent
plastics with diff erent
combinations of tube colors and blanks. Package of 5 sets of tubes.
ranging from 1500 to 12000 grit and
Nickel (5 sets of tubes) # 104-154 Artisan® 7 mm Slimline Twist Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75 Artisan® Jr. Gentlemen's II/Jr. Statesman II Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.15 10 +…SAVE 10%
Black (5 sets of tubes) # 104-155 Artisan® 7 mm Slimline Twist Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75 Artisan® Jr. Gentlemen's II/Jr. Statesman II Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.15 10 +…SAVE 10%
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