Laser engraved pen blanks and coloring them. Pen making gift with an elk scene.

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5 жыл бұрын

In this video I show how I laser and color pen blanks.
For the Thin CA I use Mercury:
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Check out all of our available wood blanks here:
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The zona paper I used:
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Love the engraved look but don't have the time to do it yourself? check out similar finished products here:
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For all your pen making and wood turning supplies please check out www.turnerswarehouse.com or stop by our shop and see us.
thanks, chad

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@acemaker2002 5 жыл бұрын

I too would like to see more information on the engraver.

@georgetyson2 5 жыл бұрын

What is all the equipment you use with the laser engraving. Can you make a more detailed video of just the laser process?

@ChadSchimmel 4 жыл бұрын

I'll do that soon

@CaptZenPetabyte 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChadSchimmel has that video been completed, I couldnt find it sorry?

@Elyyfz450 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Chad, I just started pen turning and the fever kicked in almost instantly. Most of what I've learned is thanks to you. Thanks

@robertevans6481 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool like the added detail of the different color paint....👍

@LookIntoHawaii 5 жыл бұрын

We're just getting started with lasering on pens as well so thanks for sharing!

@keithcopeland9456 5 жыл бұрын

Please tell more about the engraving machine you used.

@mikevilla498 5 жыл бұрын

Would like more info on the engraver and the rotary attachment. Thank you

@jimb6687 5 жыл бұрын

I am especially interested in the mechanism that turn the blank as it engraves. and what size is the elk.

@tedspens 3 жыл бұрын

I want that laser! 🤩 I use a toothpick and gently work the paint into the lines. It's a little less messy than the brush, not that it matters. The blanks look great!

@gregcozad9000 5 жыл бұрын

Good video Chad.

@badunworkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Cool Idea I'll try to make it as well👍

@jeffwalters3735 5 жыл бұрын

I am especially interested in the mechanism that turn the blank as it engraves.

@ChadSchimmel 4 жыл бұрын

I'll do a vid soon, thanks Jeff

@robertstarner8083 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video chad!! But please, you need to share with us the laser set up, i.e., make, model, manufacturer, cost etc!! Thank you

@randysmith9715 5 жыл бұрын

Chad; a Backer stick for the sand paper may help to remove the excess paint. As a final finish I do thin CA followed by 0000 steel wool. This combines the durability of CA and gives a nice wood sheen and feel to the pen.

@glen3257 6 ай бұрын

I am new subscriber and so happy to find your videos! I am totally new to wood turning. The one thing I have turned is pens and grew bored, because of less wood turning and more sanding, I would love to be able to do what I have learned while personalizing them with engraving. Can you steer me in the right direction for a laser engraver that can do this but also room to grow into as I gain experience for vases bowls and such. Yeah I am looking for the most bang for my buck. Thank you for your time.

@graceland75 4 ай бұрын

Very nice work. Question: have tried painting on a finished acrylic blank. I’ve tried a number of things with not much success. Would you please do a video on that? Engraving personal names.

@IBDaddyO 5 жыл бұрын

I so wish I had a rotary for my K40!

@djfunknuckle3375 5 жыл бұрын

epic!

@stevebrown1132 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Did you use RDWorks? If so, would you do a video on just how you did it and got the rotary attachment set up?

@jbidinger 3 жыл бұрын

That paint tray! Trying to create your own fordite?

@djfunknuckle3375 5 жыл бұрын

when will the shop tour video be out?

@patsikes 5 жыл бұрын

Another cool way to do a fill is to turn the blank not quite to finished depth then deep laser a simple image then fill that image with tinted resin or 5 minute epoxy. Then remount and turn down to finished size which will take out the excess resin. I do Koa Wood pens with engraved turtles this way. They are very cool...

@ChadSchimmel 5 жыл бұрын

I like that i"m going to give that a try thanks

@WTFWorld1218 Жыл бұрын

Patrick I am curious to see that process, you should upload a video

@ronr4024 5 жыл бұрын

Just getting caught up on my KZfaq watching this week and noticed your Video Chad. Nice work on the pens and the engraving. I really like the color fill work. Amazing how something so simple can look so good! I really need to get a rotary for my laser. With the one that you have are you cutting any of the inlay type wood pen blanks? I was planning on making some of these once I got a rotary but feel I might need the more expensive rotary that has a chuck and live center. Was just curious. Thanks.

@jerryrandolph4866 3 жыл бұрын

Chad, interesting video's. I am trying to figure out a way to engrave pens, without having any satisfactory results. If you do not mind sharing, what are you using?

@techedfireman4981 5 жыл бұрын

Did you happen to find that elk online?

@61sanlee 3 жыл бұрын

What device do you us to turn the pen as you lazer. And where did you get it

@debweymouth7671 4 жыл бұрын

Chad, have you done a video on the engraving machine yet?

@KehoeKrafts 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, have you ever showed that little jig to engrave pens yet? How to make or what it is?

@erinkeck9541 4 жыл бұрын

Chad, if you mask your pen blank before you engrave it, it will make it much cleaner painting. After you are finished painting you just peel off the mask.

@ricardorivera7208 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your work. What laser printer do you recommend for that type of printing? Looking for one that can rotate pens automatically for me and avoid speeding or slowing the project and having an ugly product.

@LookIntoHawaii 5 жыл бұрын

Check out Epilog Laser, though these are on the higher end. Cheap "china" laser might be okay if you don't mind fixing problems on the machine as they crop up over time. Just make sure whatever you get offers what is called a rotary attachment, that's the part that will spin the pen as it lasers. Then you just need some software (some come with their own, with Epilog the popular choice is Corel Draw).

@Rebel-Llama 3 жыл бұрын

Why haven't you provided the name of the engraver to your viewers?? Just wondering that's all. I see it has been requested several times..

@tannertucker22 4 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your videos. Would you mind sharing what grit sandpaper you use to clean the excess paint? Thank you.

@ChadSchimmel 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tanner, I used 800 grit,

@tannertucker22 4 жыл бұрын

@@ChadSchimmel Wow! I would think 2000 so that you have a smooth finish to apply the friction polish. Your results speak for themselves. Nicely done and finished! Thank you.

@kokebtefera3975 9 ай бұрын

Good job. What model is the engraver and would you recommend it?

@cliffart7398 Жыл бұрын

I want to see how you built the jig with the pen mandrel for turn on the rotary. did you measure the circumference on the wooden pieces to set up the steps or the pen itself?

@ChadSchimmel Жыл бұрын

I measured the circumference on the jig. Hope that helps.

@cliffart7398 Жыл бұрын

@@ChadSchimmel did you make the jig or buy it? I get how to use it, but I need to make or buy one :)

@rogerwaskow445 2 жыл бұрын

Hi mate. What are those rollers you have on which you place the pen and how do the roll the pen. Is that a special gadget. I'm from Australia and want to get into engraving my pens I make. I have nothing as yet and am starting my research. Thanks in advance.

@samuelsanchez6180 2 жыл бұрын

Which engraving machine you used?

@fordgt55 Жыл бұрын

What is the “roller” device you are using?

@oneBudone 9 ай бұрын

What type of laser are you using?

@jaycelliott2 Жыл бұрын

Have you ever engraved Alumilite blanks before? It seems super strong and I can't get the engraving to go any depth at all. Wood engraves fantastic, not so far for acrylics. Probably my settings or techniques as there are so many ideas out there.

@ChadSchimmel Жыл бұрын

Yes I have, just up your power and slow your speed and you should be good to go 😃

@jaycelliott2 Жыл бұрын

@@ChadSchimmel Thank you will keep trying!

@ramaroodle 4 жыл бұрын

Does anybody know the brand and model of the engraver he is using?? Chad, if you have that info it would be awesome if you'd share it. Don't need a video, just the make and model.