Make an Executive Twist pen

Craft a handmade Executive Twist pen in this beginner-friendly lathe class. Choose your wood, shape your pen, take it home ready to write. Make an Executive Twist Pen An Executive Twist pen is a step up from a standard turned pen — thicker in the hand, heavier, and with a satisfying twist mechanism that feels like it belongs on a CEO's desk. In this hands-on class, you'll turn one from scratch on the lathe and walk out with a finished pen that writes as good as it looks. What makes this project special is how much of it you control. You'll choose your wood blank from a selection of domestic and exotic species, then shape the pen body to your own eye. The same hardware kit produces a completely different-looking pen depending on who's behind the lathe — the wood species, the profile you turn, and the finish you choose all make it yours. What You'll Learn: • Preparing the blank — Cutting your selected wood to length on the bandsaw, drilling it on the drill press to accept the brass tube, and gluing the tube in place • Mounting on the mandrel — How to set up a pen mandrel on the lathe so your blank spins true and is ready to turn • Turning and shaping — Using carbide tools to shape the pen body, blending the wood profile smoothly into the pen hardware at each end • Sanding and finishing — Working through the grits to a glass-smooth surface and applying a durable finish that protects the wood and feels great in the hand • Assembly — Using a pen press to seat the twist mechanism, clip, tip, and cap into the finished barrel What You'll Take Home: A completed Executive Twist pen — assembled, finished, and ready to write with. This is the kind of pen people notice. It makes an outstanding gift for graduations, retirements, promotions, or anyone who appreciates something handmade. No woodworking experience needed. Our instructors will guide you through every step. Good to Know: • All materials, tools, pen hardware kit, and wood blank provided • All skill levels welcome • Students aged 14–17 require a parent or guardian present • All participants receive a 15% discount on in-store purchases the day of class (exclusions apply) Want something more personalized? We offer 1-on-1 private instruction tailored to your interests. Email [email protected] or call (864) 477-5370.