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Pen Turning: A Foundation Course, Paperback / softback Book

Pen Turning: A Foundation Course Paperback / softback

Paperback / softback

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Pen turning is a relatively easy and inexpensive hobby that doesn't require a lot of expensive tools or take a long time to produce satisfying results.

Pen Turning: A Foundation Course is the ideal guide for those keen to learn the art of creating pens and is also suitable for existing turners looking to develop their skills.

Written by well-known pen turners Kip Christensen and Rex Burningham, this book explores two different pen styles: slimline pens and single-barrel pens.

Different material options are also described, including stabilised burl, exotic hardwoods and antler, as well as plastics. All the basic techniques and information needed for turning pens are fully explained, from blank preparation to turning, gluing, decorating, sanding and assembling. AUTHORS: Kip Christensen and Rex Burningham have over forty years' turning experience between them and have made many thousands of pens as well as other fine turned pieces.

They have taught and exhibited widely and are hugely respected in the turning world.

Pen Turning: A Foundation Course is their second book to be published by GMC Publications. SELLING POINTS: . Tools, material and kits fully explained, so you can easily get started. . Clear overview of the pen-making process. . Perfect for beginners and for more advanced turners. . Comprehensive step-by-step instructions and pictures. . Covers slimline pens and single-barrel pens. . Explores different material options. 220 photographs

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