Buying your first lathe is exciting. Imagine all the things you can make as gifts, for your home or even to sell, not to mention all the time you’re going to spend with the soothing, satisfying task of woodturning. Having your own lathe opens up new worlds for makers, but […]
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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. […]
Lesson number one in pen turning: Precision is everything! You may have already learned this the hard way. Those tiny pen kit parts can be finicky. Something that seems like a small misstep in the beginning can become a big, glaring problem later, like unsightly gaps or even a pen […]
Sanding is an often unnoticed part of the turning process because the truth is, when it’s done well it doesn’t draw attention. When it’s done poorly, on the other hand, it’s the first thing that gets noticed. For many, it’s a chore and the least enjoyable part of turning. The […]
Now more than ever, Canadian woodturners are seeking out Made-in-Canada products and tools for their wood lathe projects. As a Canadian small business, William Wood-Write has your back! We know how important it is to our customers to source materials right here at home because it’s important to us too. […]
One of the most common questions among beginner woodturners is how to sharpen chisels. There are lots of things to consider, such as the recommended angle for different chisels or what kind of grinding wheels and equipment is needed. Seasoned woodturners each have their own specific preferences for exactly how […]
If you’re venturing into the world of casting your own resin pen blanks, it can seem like there’s an overwhelming amount of things to learn. You can experiment with almost any material and with practice, create some really unique, visually stunning pieces. One important element of resin casting is choosing […]
Have you ever stopped to wonder what it is about woodturning that you love so much? Well, the answer is simple: it’s good for your brain! Studies have shown that creative hobbies such as woodturning can help ease anxiety, alleviate depression and improve memory. Working with your hands on a […]
One of the most common and well-loved materials in pen turning is CA glue, also known as cyanoacrylate. It’s not just that it is great for gluing pen tubes into wood blanks; it can also be used to stabilize weak wood, create a durable finish and even repair mistakes! So […]
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 […]
William Wood-Write is here to wish our customers a very Happy Holidays, however you celebrate! We know it can be tough to find the perfect gift for everyone you care about, so we’re here to share our official William Wood-Write 2022 Christmas Gift Catalog. Whether you’re on a tight budget […]
If you’re finding yourself a little confused about which of our kits you can make with the drill bits you already have, look no further! William Wood-Write is here with a comprehensive list of every single pen, pencil, and project kit that you can turn with the 8mm Drill Bit […]
Turning your first pen is a simple and rewarding project, producing a finished pen kit in only a few hours.
You can buy confidently knowing the wood turner on your list won’t already have what you’ve wrapped up under the tree- with these 10 brand new products to Penblanks.ca