As soon as you start woodturning, you quickly develop an appreciation for unusual wood with special features such as spalting, curl and burl. You’ll also notice that these unique wood types often have a slightly higher price tag. This is because they’re a little harder to come by than usual. […]
Exotic Wood
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Woodturners love exotic wood for its huge range of colours and intriguing features. The problem is, sometimes it can be surprisingly difficult to finish. Many tropical woods in particular are oily, which can interfere with some of the most common finishing products. Unusual, interesting wood may be prized in pen […]
Exotic wood for turning is usually prized for its striking appearance, but there are other factors that come into play. Many have unusual figuring and colours, with an additional story or anecdote, making them top choices for custom pens and other lathe projects. Here are some popular exotic woods along […]
If you’ve ever seen the words “turn a tenon” in the instructions of a pen kit you are about to turn and thought “Oh no!”, William Wood-Write is here to help! Today we are going to be walking our loyal customers through the turning and assembly of The Budget Round […]
Have you ever invested in a drill bit for a particular pen or project, only to throw it in the bottom of your toolbox to be forgotten? Us too. So, William Wood-Write is here today to help our loyal customers get the most of their tooling with a comprehensive list […]
Father’s Day 2023 is just around the corner and, if you’re anything like us, you struggle to find the perfect gift for the father figure in your life. Look no further! William Wood-Write is here to share our top 5 favourite Pen, Pencil and Project Kits that are guaranteed to […]
Whether you are just starting to explore the world of penturning or are a seasoned maker, we’re pretty confident that you have a 3/8″ drill bit laying around your shop. Our loyal customers know that many of William Wood-Write’s most popular pen kits use a 3/8″ drill bit, like the […]