--- product_id: 12238845 title: "Pen Turner's Workbook, 3rd Edition Revised and Expanded: Making Pens from Simple to Stunning (Fox Chapel Publishing) 18 Pen Turning Projects, Beginner-Friendly Instructions, and Beautiful Photography" price: "£25.43" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12238845-pen-turners-workbook-3rd-edition-revised-and-expanded-making-pens store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Pen Turner's Workbook, 3rd Edition Revised and Expanded: Making Pens from Simple to Stunning (Fox Chapel Publishing) 18 Pen Turning Projects, Beginner-Friendly Instructions, and Beautiful Photography **Price:** £25.43 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pen Turner's Workbook, 3rd Edition Revised and Expanded: Making Pens from Simple to Stunning (Fox Chapel Publishing) 18 Pen Turning Projects, Beginner-Friendly Instructions, and Beautiful Photography - **How much does it cost?** £25.43 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12238845-pen-turners-workbook-3rd-edition-revised-and-expanded-making-pens) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Learn how to craft exquisite pens that are both practical and beautiful! 18 customizable projects for a wide range of turned pens for all skill levels Over 400 photos illustrating instructions, materials, and stunning finished pens Step-by-step instructions ensure project success for even novice pen turners Go beyond wooden pens with projects using Corian, cholla cactus, Acrywood, deer antler, Inlace Acrylester, and more Get inspired to create your own one-of-a-kind conversation piece by browsing the Gallery of Pens showcasing work from master pen makers Create fine writing implements on your lathe with Pen Turner's Workbook ! If you're looking for exciting pen turning projects and the most up-to-date information available on tools, materials, and techniques, you'll find it all in this definitive guide. From choosing a lathe to pen turning basics and even marketing your work to sell your custom-made pens—no detail has been left out! In this completely revised and expanded third edition, author and expert pen turner Barry Gross provides new pen kits and mechanisms with up-to-date techniques, along with in-depth instruction and creative ideas for both the novice and the experienced turner looking for new ideas. Clear step-by-step photos ensure success even for novice turners. Build a classic pen or try something new with a wide range of pen projects for all skill levels. Also included is a section on casting your own clear acrylic pen blanks, so you can personalize your work for yourself, your friends, or your customers by embedding art, memorabilia, and found objects into your masterpieces. Experiment with stamps, snakeskin, cigar wrappers, watch parts, pigmy seahorses, or scrapbook photos... the only limit is your imagination! Instructions for turning pens made not only from wood, but from materials like Corian, InLace, antler, and other advanced options is also included, along with an inspirational gallery of gorgeous completed pens sure to get your creativity flowing! Review: Good book for pen making - Arrived as described. Great explanation on how to make different designs for pens Review: Excellent book! - This book has so much great information and it sparks so many new ideas for pens. I met the author of this book at the woodworking show in Atlanta earlier this year in 2013 and Barry Gross is a very knowledgeable man in the art of turning pens. Barry was so willing to answer any and all questions that I had. I would highly recommend this book to anyone that is interested in turning pens. Thanks Barry! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #365,024 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #15 in Woodworking Tools (Books) #154 in Wood Crafts & Carving #257 in Woodworking Projects (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 427 Reviews | ## Images ![Pen Turner's Workbook, 3rd Edition Revised and Expanded: Making Pens from Simple to Stunning (Fox Chapel Publishing) 18 Pen Turning Projects, Beginner-Friendly Instructions, and Beautiful Photography - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ZeqVJF9EL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book for pen making *by A***N on December 24, 2025* Arrived as described. Great explanation on how to make different designs for pens ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book! *by M***L on July 21, 2013* This book has so much great information and it sparks so many new ideas for pens. I met the author of this book at the woodworking show in Atlanta earlier this year in 2013 and Barry Gross is a very knowledgeable man in the art of turning pens. Barry was so willing to answer any and all questions that I had. I would highly recommend this book to anyone that is interested in turning pens. Thanks Barry! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good overview book *by M***L on March 7, 2019* Used this to turn my first pens. Lots of good information and well written. Nice to see step by step processes for a variety of pens and blank materials. ## Frequently Bought Together - Pen Turner's Workbook, 3rd Edition Revised and Expanded: Making Pens from Simple to Stunning (Fox Chapel Publishing) 18 Pen Turning Projects, Beginner-Friendly Instructions, and Beautiful Photography - Pen Turning: A Foundation Course - Learn to Turn, 3rd Edition Revised & Expanded: A Beginner's Guide to Woodturning Techniques and 12 Projects (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step Instructions, Troubleshooting, Tips, & Expert Advice --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12238845-pen-turners-workbook-3rd-edition-revised-and-expanded-making-pens](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12238845-pen-turners-workbook-3rd-edition-revised-and-expanded-making-pens) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-29*