I am anticipating a requirement for 150 Cigar pens. I have ordered a duplicator to fit my midi but can't find a template for the pen style. Can any of you with experience in making templates give me any pointers?

Hey Jim
To make a template. Make one of your cigar pens and use it for your template or you could make a pattern off it.

David J E

Thanks David, I think that I want to make a pattern. I just need to figure out how its done as I have never used a duplicator before. Calipers and a pattern board have been my norm for spindles, but this small stuff doesn't fit that mold.

They are out there:

http://penmakingsupplies.com/Tools/templates.php

http://www.woodenpost.com/products/templates-pen_turning_duplicators.htm