Pen Turner's Workbook, 4th Edition Revised and Expanded

Making Pens from Simple to Stunning Using Wood and Resin

Published by Fox Chapel
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Learn to turn and sell custom-made pens that are both practical and beautiful! In this newly revised 4th edition, author and expert pen turner, Barry Gross, provides new pen kits and mechanisms with up-to-date techniques, along with in-depth instruction and creative ideas for both the novice and the experienced turner looking for new ideas. From choosing a lathe to pen turning basics and even selling your work, no detail has been missed. Also learn to cast your own acrylic pen bodies, so you can customize them by embedding your own artwork and memorabilia. Instructions for turning pens made from Corian, InLace, antler, and other materials included. New to this edition: expanded information on casting clear acrylic pens, making segmented pens, using pen kits, troubleshooting, marketing your work, and an updated gallery featuring gorgeous pens made by master pen makers.

About The Author

Barry Gross specializes in transforming wood and other media such as Corian - the kitchen countertop material - into amazing pieces of art and useful every-day items. Barry is a member of the American Association of Woodturners, the Bucks County Woodturning Association and the Scroll Saw Association of the World. Barry was recently invited to join the prestigious Pen Makers' Guild and is named in Who's Who in 2005. His art can be seen in various art galleries including Island Earth Gallery, Langman Galleries and Wylands Sae Life Gallery in New York. Barry Gross is the author of Pen Turner's Workbook, Learn to Turn and a frequent contributor to Scroll Saw Workshop magazine and Woodturning Design Magazine.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Fox Chapel (November 11, 2025)
  • Length: 176 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781497103542

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