A Family Legacy: Turning 1951 Flooring into Custom Pens

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In this video, I’m working on a project that is as much about family as it is about woodworking. A customer brought me original wood flooring from her grandmother’s home, built in 1951, with a special request: to transform that history into a series of pens for herself and her family.

It’s an honor to take a material that people have walked on for over 70 years and turn it into something they can hold in their hands to write the next chapter of their family story.

The Build Process
I’ve condensed this video to focus on the turning and finishing. Behind the scenes, I spent time planing and laminating the original flooring planks to ensure structural integrity before cutting them into the pen blanks you see on the lathe.

Finishing Specs:
Sanding: Stepped through 150 grit up to 800 grit.
Polish 1: A single coat of EEE-Ultra Shine.
Polish 2: A single coat of Shellawax Cream.

Pro-Tip: While some turners prefer building up multiple layers of friction polish, I find that a single, high-quality application of each provides the best feel for the wood. While I do occasionally add extra coats for specific pieces, for the vast majority of my work, including these family heirlooms, one coat provides a durable, beautiful finish.

The Reveal
I’ve skipped the mechanical assembly to keep the video moving, but make sure to stay tuned for the end of the video to see the fully assembled slimline pen and the beautiful grain pattern hidden inside that 1951 timber.

About Urban Tekton Designs
I specialize in reclaimed wood, finding the creative potential in salvaged materials. From the lathe to large-scale custom builds!

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Items used on and off screen:
Shellawax Cream
https://a.co/d/4xI4JvV

EEE-Ultra Shine
https://a.co/d/4EBweMM

Shellawax Liquid
https://a.co/d/1ZDI8jH

Pen Blank Squaring Jig
Universal Pen Blank Squaring Jig at Penn State Industries

Shop Fox Belt Sander
https://a.co/d/amABYpZ

Rockler Drill Press and Vice
Rockler Portable Drill Guide: Your Ultimate Solution for Accurate Drilling

Rockler Self-Centering Drill Vise - Rockler

Pica Marker
https://a.co/d/eH6R4ly

Pica Pencil
https://a.co/d/0oX4mr2