On Thu, 29 May 2008 11:20:44 -0500, Leon wrote:

Hi Larry,

IIRC you work at Woodcraft. I am getting into pen turning and would
like know if pen styles/turning sizes are the same from different
manufacturers. Basically what I want to know is if the Woodcraft bushing
set is unique to the specific Woodcraft Pen Kit that is made for or if that
bushing set would work with other brand pens of the same style.


Looks like nailshooter knows more about it than I do. I do a little
turning, but not pens. I know we sell an enormous amount of pen kits and
pen blanks. I know a given set of bushings is usually good for several
different pen styles, but sometimes a set is particular to only one style.

There are several guys at the store who do turn pens. From what they say
and do, after you've accumulated a dozen or less sets of bushings, you're
pretty well set for most pen styles. BTW, they like small part boxes with
all the compartments for bushings, clips, rings, etc..

You might also ask at rec.crafts.woodturning.