Penn State Industries

Penn State Industries We help inspire your woodturning and pen turning creativity with top quality products, great prices and the expert advice you need to succeed!

05/30/2026

This simple trick stops tool catches! This video explains common causes of tool catches when working on a lathe, providing essential woodworking tips to avoid them. Learn how to use a lathe correctly by understanding proper tool rest positioning and approaching techniques. These safety tips and practical tips and tricks will help you prevent stopping your workpiece and ensure a smoother woodturning experience.

05/24/2026

This Plastic Bag Trick Saves Your Fingers!. Barry shares essential tips and tricks for safely applying cyanoacrylate (CA) glue when finishing your pen blank. Learn how to use CA glue without getting it on your fingers, ensuring a cleaner process for all your woodturning projects.

05/18/2026

The Tube Blowout Problem Solved. This video shows a crucial step for your next diy projects. Preparing a tube before you how to glue it into a blank. Using 5-minute epoxy resin provides the strongest glue hold, preventing issues during woodturning. These tips and tricks will help you avoid problems and ensure a successful project.

05/10/2026

Discover why your wood finishes show scratches even after sanding, and learn a simple fix. This quick tip on sanding wood explains how skipping grits leaves marks and emphasizes the importance of proper sanding paper use. By sanding in the direction of the wood grain, you can achieve a clean finish every time.

04/25/2026

This video shows a common issue when working with polyester blanks, highlighting how air bubbles and chipping occur due to dull or aggressive cutting tools. Learn how to control your tools and prevent these issues. It demonstrates the importance of using the right tool and the proper technique for a clean finish.

04/16/2026

We Made Scripture Pen Kits You Can Give Someone Who Needs It Most

04/13/2026

Nothing Will Be Impossible for You | A Pen Is Coming

04/04/2026

Never Throw Away Wood Offcuts Again! This video shows how to take small wood pieces, often considered waste, and combine them into a brand new blank. It's a fantastic woodworking project that demonstrates creative recycling tips for your workshop. By gluing these pieces together and clamping them, you create a unique material ready for woodturning, proving that even random bits of wood can become a beautiful, cohesive piece.

03/26/2026

This video shows why the wrong wood can ruin a pen. Barry explains the different characteristics of wet wood, kiln dried wood, and stabilized wood, explaining how each material is prepared and its final look.

03/24/2026

This video emphasizes the importance of patience and careful technique when crafting a pen, especially with materials like polyester. You'll see the meticulous process of sanding and shaping the pen body, highlighting how rushing can lead to imperfections. These woodworking tips are essential for any diy wood craft, ensuring a smooth finish and a rewarding result for woodworking for beginners.

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9900 Global Road
Philadelphia, PA
19115

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:15pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:15pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:15pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:15pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:15pm

Telephone

+18003777297

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