Discover the joy of pen turning with our beginner starter kit

Our beginner starter kit includes everything you need to turn your very first pens — no guesswork, no hunting for individual tools, and no specialized experience required.

With five pen kits, matching wood blanks, bushings, a 7 mm drill bit, an adjustable mandrel A/7 mm MT2, thick CA glue, a premium pen mill setup, Mylands finish, and baseplate wax, you’ll be ready to make your first projects from start to finish.

Not part of our starter kit, but here’s what else you’ll need in your shop to start turning: a lathe, drill press and a saw to cut the blanks to the right length, as well as some turning tools. A typical pen turner’s chisel set includes a small gouge, a skew and a parting tool.

Pen turning is a fantastic way to learn fundamental lathe skills while building confidence at the same time.

There’s something deeply rewarding about shaping a blank, assembling a pen, and holding a finished piece you crafted with your own hands. Many turners also find the process calming — a creative escape that offers stress relief, focus, and a satisfying sense of accomplishment.

Start creating, start relaxing — and start turning today.

Check out our starter kits as well as our informative turning videos on our website.