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Barry Gross - Pen Turning
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Barry Gross has been turning
pens and creating artistic forms in
diverse media for more than 35 years.
He has published over 50 articles in
several woodworking magazines and
is the author of five books. He is only
one of two independent pen makers to
receive a Readers Choice Award from the
international pen magazine Pen World.
He also was a double finalist for the Niche
Awards in two separate categories.
PEN TURNING – WITH MASTER CRAFTSMAN BARRY GROSS
Pen turning is perhaps the single most popular branch of woodturning. It is certainly the place where
many turners start out. It is relatively easy to start turning making pens and a lot of satisfaction can
be achieved quickly and easily providing something practical and beautiful as a gift or keepsake.
For award winning pen turner Barry Gross turning pens is a lifetime obsession. He has been
commissioned by the White House and made pens for numerous politicians and celebrities including
Greg Norman and Steven Spielberg.
Barry uses a selection of Robert Sorby micro tools to complete his masterpieces and is a firm believer
that using the appropriate tools makes the job so much easier.
Barry works with a multitude of different media to create these highly practical works of art. As well as
using the huge range of timbers and acrylics available to turners these days he also turns antler and
soft metals.
Barry lives and works in Pennsylvania,
USA and is a member of the American
Association of Woodturners (AAW) and a
proud member of the Pen Makers Guild.
Barry encourages his students to think creatively and recycles numerous unique items that many
people would discard to create his one-of-a-kind fine writing instruments. Using items such as vintage
watch parts, cholla cactus, cigar labels, circuit boards, exotic wood that was destined for the wood
chipper and fishing fly lures to name some of the objects that are recycled by Barry to produce his
pen masterpieces.
“This is a great set of tools for pen making
and other small turnings. Why use “Full"
sized tools to make a small pen? These tools
offer more control for your pens and other
small turnings." Barry Gross
FAVOURITE TOOLS INCLUDE:
869H 1 ⁄ 2 " Skew Chisel
867H 1 ⁄ 4 " Spindle Gouge
879H 1 ⁄ 2 " Spindlemaster
870H 1 ⁄ 16 " Parting Tool
866H 5 ⁄ 16 " Roughing Gouge.
Feversham
This creative writing peice was made using
salvaged coins from the wreck of HMS
Feversham which sank off Nova Scotia in 1711.
Barry at the lathe.
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