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Paul's Pens n Things

For pen turners

Material and components, turner to turner.

This section is for people who already have a lathe. If you are here for a gift, the Pens and Pencils page is the better starting point.

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Categories

What Paul keeps on the shelf.

Stock moves with what Paul can source, so availability is confirmed per order rather than listed as a live count.

  • Downloads

    Reference sheets and templates Paul keeps for his own builds. Ask Paul which files are currently available — the download library is being rebuilt as part of this site.

    Available on request

  • Fordite and colorwood

    Layered automotive paint slag and laminated colorwood, cut and stabilized for turning. Cut slowly at low speed.

    Ask about current runs

  • .30 and .50 caliber components

    Cartridge cases and matching hardware for cartridge pen builds.

    Ask about current stock

  • Tube-on clear-cast blanks

    Cast directly onto the tube, so no drilling and nothing shifts during preparation.

    Ask about current stock

  • Embedded object blanks

    Send Paul the object and he will advise whether it will survive casting and turning.

    Made to order

  • Bottle stopper blanks

    Pre-sized for standard stopper mandrels, in wood and resin.

    Ask about current stock

Listings

Blanks and components.

Pricing depends on size, material and quantity. Tell Paul what you are building and how many you need.

  • Colorful layered fordite pen blanks on a workbench
    Available

    Fordite & Colorwood

    Fordite Pen Blanks

    Layered automotive paint slag, cut and stabilized for turning.

    Material
    Fordite
    Price
    Price on request
    View details
  • Brass cartridge cases and pen hardware components on a bench
    Available

    Components

    .30 and .50 Caliber Components

    Cartridge-based pen kit components for .30 and .50 caliber builds.

    Material
    Brass cartridge cases, Pen hardware
    Price
    Price on request
    View details
  • Clear-cast pen blanks with tubes already set inside the resin
    Available

    Clear Cast

    Tube-On Clear-Cast Blanks

    Blanks cast in clear resin directly onto the tube, ready to turn.

    Material
    Clear casting resin, Pen tube
    Price
    Price on request
    View details
  • Cast pen blanks with small objects suspended inside clear resin
    Made to Order

    Embedded Objects

    Embedded Object Blanks

    Cast blanks holding small meaningful objects suspended in clear resin.

    Material
    Clear casting resin, Customer-supplied object
    Price
    Price on request
    View details
  • Square wood and resin blanks sized for turning bottle stoppers
    Available

    Bottle Stopper Blanks

    Bottle Stopper Blanks

    Pre-sized blanks for turning bottle stoppers on a standard mandrel.

    Material
    Hardwood, Cast resin
    Price
    Price on request
    View details

Specialized questions

Talk to another turner.

Speeds, finishes, casting failures, tube slippage, stabilizing burl — Paul is happy to talk shop before you order anything.

Direct line to the shop:

paul@paulspensnthings.com(870) 273-2140

Start a conversation

Need something cast, cut or sourced?

Tell Paul the dimensions, the material and the quantity, and he will confirm what he can supply.

Send Paul the specificationEmail Paul directly

Prefer to talk it through? (870) 273-2140