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- Preparing the Wooden Blank (Step 1)
Preparing the Wooden Blank (Step 1)
One of the first steps in creating a custom handcrafted wooden pen is to select the wood and cut the 'blank' to length. This piece of Walnut is being cut to length into two segments. Note the marks on the pen that will allow us to maintain the orientation of the grain. This pen will be turned into a designer pen with a natural friction finish.