Barry will make everyone feel comfortable making a “kitless” pen in this workshop. An overview of what tools and materials are necessary to make kitless pens will be demonstrated and discussed. He will then demonstrate how to make a kitless pen from beginning to end, step-by-step. Students will learn techniques on how to square, drill, tap and create the threads necessary for a kitless pen. Barry will show how to use different mandrels to achieve a smooth fit for your pen. Turning tool techniques and best turning tools for each student will be discussed and demonstrated. Each student will make at least one kitless pen while having FUN!