Moving on from slimline

[PENDRAGONLAW]

Evening all

I have been making two part slimline pens but having seen some of the things you guys are turning out I want to start making thicker pens if you know what I mean. Also, instead of turning a pen in two parts with a ring in the middle I want to have just a single piece to fashion into shape.
Can someone tell me the best kits in order to achieve the above please.

As always, very grateful for any support and advice .

Thank you in advance.

David

 

[Garno]

Go here, Dave has a good selection Front Page - Penkitzandbitz

Or for higher quality try Phil. Pen Kits | Pen Blanks | Pen Turning kits | Fountain Pen Nibs

 

[PENDRAGONLAW]

Thank you Garno. I will check them out tonight

 

[alan morrison]

David, for a single barrel pen kit I would always recommend the Etesia from Beaufort Ink.
I know that most beginners start with the slimline kit, though I think that far more can be achieved with the Streamline, which gives you more meat on the bone to play around with.
If you still have some slimline kits, why not throw the centre band in the bin and make your own or buy Streamline centrebands.

Alan

 

[Dalboy]

It is surprising what can be done with the humble slimline here is one idea with the added pen holder

 

[flexi]

Yes, as above... You could do a modified slimline
Axminster do a couple of nice longer bodied kits..Vertex Click Pen Kit - Gunmetal | Axminster Tools

 

[Penpal]

In regard to Slimline buy the Streamline centre bands,simply buy Streamline kits. example of a Slim.