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“Scalloped” Pen Blank

What You Will Need: - Pen Blank of choice - Four (4) accent pieces .or “scallops” - CA Glue & Accelerator

1. Prepare accent pcs. Cut them 3/8” thick x ¾” w x 1” long.

2. Draw center line on all 4 sides of the blank.

3. Number each Side 1-4; #1 & #3 on opposite sides and # 2 & 4 opposite sides from each other..

This step by strep tutorial will walk you through the creation of a “Scalloped” pen blank as seen on Lynn Lacey’s Youtube channel. The video can be viewed on his channel at www.youtube.com/c/lynnlaceyLLWW

NOTE: The drilling of the pen blank will not be covered in this tutorial, only the creation of the blank. When drilling a “Scalloped” blank the scalloped end should be entry point of the drill bit, making sure your drill bit is sharp and clean and kept cool throughout the drilling process.

5. Cut 45 degree on side #1.

6. Important :Extend the line at the

base of the 45^ cut around the blank. This will be used to line up future cuts. Photo #3

7. Glue Accent pcs to the 45^ cut on side #1. Photo #4

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“Scalloped” Pen Blank

7. Cut and sand the overhang material flush with the original blank – all sides – maintaining the layout lines. Photo #5

8. Flip blank to repeat steps 4-7 on side #3. Making sure the 45^ cut begins at the horizontal line made around the blank in step #6. See Photo #6 & 7 Below

9. Steps to repeat; on side #3 - Cut 45 ^ angle at mark Photo 6 & 7 - -glue on accent pcs Photo 8 - Saw / sand overhang material to original

blank size as in Photo #9

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10. Rotate blank 90 degrees and repeat the steps 4-7 on side #2 and then side #4 – Making sure to align the saw blade with the horizontal line established in step #6 and Photo #3. Your results should be as shown in Photo #10 & 11 then remove the over hanging material as in previous steps.

Side 4

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Scalloped Blank Turned round between centers

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“Scalloped” Pen Blank

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11. Trim the blank square slightly above the “V” that can be seen on sides 2 & 4. Photo #12 & 13 above. You are now ready to drill your “Scalloped” pen blank.