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TurnTex Woodworks Penturning Resources



Tutorials and Instructions

 

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Stabilizing with MesquiteMan's Cactus Juice

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Videos
 
Using MesquiteMan's Cactus Juice
 

Reverse Painting "Original Cactus Blank"™ Pen Blanks

 

Why I prefer Alumilite instead of PR for casting!
 
 

Complete step by step discussion of casting your own pen blanks with Alumilite

 

The Battle of the Vacuum Pumps 3 CFM vs. 6 CFM

 

Homemade Super Belt Sander from a Treadmill

 

Cactus Juice stabilized wood hardness comparison

 


 

Links to Materials and Supplies
I recommend these companies becasue they are fellow craftsmen and have great stuff!
 
 marksman 100% American Made Pen Kits now available from Marksman Writing Instruments!  These are the only American Made pen kits on the market and are very high quality.
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Between Centers Bushings from  Penturners Products --These are the very best thing going for getting a perfect pen!  Johnny, the owner, also sells other items for penturners and has excellent service! 

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Brass Darkener from Indy-Pen-Dance -- Use brass ager to quickly and easily darken your brass pen tubes when using our various colors of "Original Cactus Blank"™ or "Texas Hybrid"™ pen blanks.  You will still need to reverse paint your Crystal Clear "Original Cactus Blanks"™, though.

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Bangle Cores and Blanks from Wildwood Designs -- The make fantastic additions to your show line-up or gifts for the ladies!

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