Month: May 2026

Wes walked through how he makes pens out of spruce cones. Some notes about the process:

Bandsaw off the bulk of the cone under the cap

Shape on new 80 grit belt sander

Wire brush to see pattern

Burn off fuzzy bits as needed

3/32 drill for mini refills, by hand with short jobber bit then with longer aircraft bit

Urethane tubing – Flexible drive belt used as end/tip detail and stop

Use 6000 adhesive for gluing pine cones to metal, Home Depot has it for $4

Finish with Tried & true linseed oil & beeswax

Other creative things to use to make pens – Garlic root and Brussels sprouts

We also had a great show & tell time