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How to Turn a Woodworker’s Sketch Pencil

Lee Valley’s Patrick Laperrière shows us how easy it is to turn a woodworker’s sketch pencil using one of our kits – whether it’s to give to someone else or use in your own shop.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YELzi6vr7cE
Download Sketch Pencil Hardware Instructions (PDF)

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88K8072 - Woodworker's Sketch Pencil Kit, Black Chrome

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Woodworker's Sketch Pencil Hardware

From: $21.80

70G1105 - Self-Centering Pen Drilling Vise

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Self-Centering Pen Drilling Vise

$86.50

A man wears a Professional Face Shield while turning on a lathe

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Professional Face Shield

$89.00

54K9020 - Set of 9 Micro-MeshPen-Sanding Pads

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Micro-Mesh Pen-Sanding Pads

From: $2.65

88K7967 - Acrylic Acetate Pen Blank, Peacock Mesh

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Peacock Mesh Acrylic Acetate Pen Blank

$8.90

Finisher tool used to turn peppermill blank

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Set of 3 Carbide-Tipped Turning Tools

$159.00

A pen transmission pressed into the barrel using the precision pen press

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Precision Pen Press

$119.00

Sanding a workpiece on a lathe

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Abrasive Rolls for Turners

$28.50

88K6902 - #2 MT Universal Pen Mandrel

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Universal Pen Mandrel

$49.50

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