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? source for high quality pen kits ?

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I just started turning pens and enjoy it. I've used pen kits from Woodcraft, but since I'm new at this I don't know how durable they are. If I'm going to do this I'd like some input into anyone's experience with the Woodcraft's quality and any suggestions for other real high quality kits. Thanks in advance for your help!
 
#4 ·
I've scratched the gold ones from woodcraft during use (ok, slightly more abusive than normal use… but a fair representation of what a few years banging around will do) and the slimlines from PennState have broken down on me - leaked or otherwise given up the ghost… I like the Titanium and Platinum ones from Woodcraft though. I think Craft Supplies USA also has Titanium Gold - Which is reputed to be just as durable as the Platinum and Black Titanium (gun metal) finishes - the toughest out there with regards to abrasion and corrosion resistance. I know they cost a bit more for the kits, But I want to keep my pens for years, and years (without having to totally baby them) - plus my 6 year old will use a pen I made over any other if given the option, so they need to fend for themselves! Can't keep happy customers (or family members) if their Craftsman pens are just as disposable as a bic.

Do a search for this topic… I think this conversation string has come up more than once, and you might find some links there that slip my mind at present.
 
#6 ·
I am new to pen turning but just bought some Berea kits and supplies from Bear Tooth Woods. Excellent service and Ernie was very helpful in finding pen kits for me that would fit a Uniball gel rollerball refill that I wanted to use. (Also received a free hardwood blank with my order!)

Have also purchased from Craft Supplies USA with great results and heard that Arizona Silhouette is a good supplier.
 
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