Bernard Walter

Tag: Wood Turning

  • Pen Turning: Creating a Pink Lemonade Voyager Ballpoint

    Witness the creation of a captivating Voyager ballpoint pen crafted from a mesmerizing pink lemonade blank. This lathe work video offers a glimpse into the transformation process, showcasing the manipulation of the poly resin blank as it takes shape on the lathe. The vibrant, translucent qualities of the pink lemonade blank, complemented by the matte…

  • April 27, 2024

    I got to the shop today. It felt great.

  • Sleek Bocote Capstone Pen

    This Bocote Capstone pen was nice to turn because of the smooth lines of the shape. The character of the wood speaks for itself so there’s no need to add any flair. In fact, that’d probably take away from the natural beauty. The simplicity of this pen, letting the wood shine, is its charm. Shopify:…

  • Chatoyant Cyan Curly Maple Fountain Pen

    Unveiling the Allure: Algonquin Fountain Pen in Ocean Blue Curly Maple Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of the Algonquin fountain pen in ocean blue stabilized Curly Maple. This video showcases the exquisite craftsmanship and mesmerizing chatoyance of this unique writing instrument. Prepare to be captivated by the close-up details of the stunning ocean blue…

  • Mesmerizing Swirls: Chatoyant Curly Maple Rollerball Pen

    In today’s video, I turn an Odyssey rollerball pen using stabilized curly maple, infused with lime green, and matte black pearl hardware. This was my first time turning stabilized wood and it went okay. It was dustier than I was expecting but it sanded out really well. I forgot to replace the cutter head on…

  • Capstone Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Set with Bocote Wood

    In today’s video, I turn the handles for a Capstone magnifying glass and letter opener set. This was a quick, fun project that turned out quite nice. In the end, I decided to make a different box to house the set because the cardboard one wasn’t doing it for me. Shopify: https://www.sanastationerygifts.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanastationerygifts

  • Ancient Bog Oak Turned Into a Brand New Algonquin Rollerball Pen | Pen Turning

    In today’s video, I turn an Algonquin rollerball pen with Ancient Bog Oak and black titanium hardware. I wasn’t sure how this one would turn out because the wood was chipping a bit when I was milling the blank to size. Luckily, the wood cut really nicely with a sharp carbide chisel. The black on…

  • Woodturning | Cherry Yarn Bowl

    In today’s video, I turn a yarn bowl out of Cherry. I have to say that I really do enjoy turning bowls. There’s something about the rhythm that establishes itself during the process that is very soothing. Seeing the bowl take shape is always rewarding. Each bowl has its own unique character; the chatoyance on…

  • Wood Turning | Wormy Maple Pepper Mill

    Hey folks, in today’s video I turn a pepper mill using Wormy Maple. I enjoyed working on this one. One of my goals for this year is to become more comfortable using traditional turning tools, so I gave it a shot with this turning. I’m quite pleased with how this one turned out. It grinds…

  • Christmas Ornament | Woodturning | Redheart Wood

    In today’s video, I turn a Christmas ornament with Redheart wood. This was a quick, fun project. Nothing too exciting but something a little special – it feels good to make things to celebrate with. Thank you all, so much, for your support throughout 2023. It was a great year and I’m hopeful 2024 will be…

  • Pen Turning | Purple Poly Resin and Gaboon Ebony with Gold Hardware Baron Fountain Pen

    In today’s video, I turn a Baron fountain pen. Initially, I was working on a RAW brass pen with Black Palm wood but that didn’t work so I switched gears. I tried a new process for finishing this pen, using Yorkshire Grit fine and microfine abrasive pastes. In the end, I’m not too excited about…

  • Wood Turning | Purpleheart Wood Single Seam Ripper

    In today’s video, I turn a single seam ripper with Purpleheart and satin gold hardware. I like how this one turned out. The shape looks comfortable to me. This one was fun to turn – the curves made it feel like it was flowing and I got into a rhythm with it. What do you think?…