Editor Ballpoint Pen Kits

Turn one of the most giftable pens in the shop with the Editor Ballpoint Pen Kit. Designed with a compact, slim profile — just 4½" capped and roughly 3/8" in diameter — the Editor is an ideal purse pen, pocket pen, or gift for anyone who prefers a smaller, lighter writing instrument. A postable snap cap keeps the design clean and uncomplicated, and a Parker-style ballpoint refill is included so the pen is ready to write right out of assembly.

What truly sets the Editor apart is its no-transmission press-fit design. With no threads or mechanisms inside the barrel, assembly is refreshingly straightforward — just press the parts in place, thread the tip, snap on the cap, and you're done. Single tube, simple turning, eleven hardware finishes: the Editor is the kind of kit that's as fun to make as it is to give away.

Features

• Compact purse and pocket size: At 4½" capped and ~3/8" diameter, the Editor is one of the smallest capped pens we carry — perfect for smaller hands or anyone who prefers a lighter pen

• Postable snap cap: The cap snaps cleanly onto the back of the pen while writing, keeping it within reach and the pen balanced in hand

• No-transmission design: No threads, no twist mechanism — press-fit assembly means fewer parts and a frustration-free build

• Single tube: One barrel blank to drill and turn makes this a quick, clean project for turners of any skill level

• Parker-compatible refill included: Comes with a Parker style ballpoint refill — write-ready straight after assembly; upgrade to a Schmidt EasyFlow 9000 for an even smoother experience

• Eleven finish options: Chrome, Gold, Antique Brass, Antique Pewter, Black Chrome, Gun Metal, Satin Gun Metal, Blue Ti, Green Ti, Red Ti, and Prism

• Decorative clip: Slim integrated clip adds a polished, professional touch to every finished pen

• Outstanding gift pen: The compact size, clean snap-cap design, and wide range of finishes make the Editor one of the most popular kits for craft fair tables and custom gift orders

Instructions

Editor & Snap Cap Pen Kit Instructions

Tooling Requirements

• Drill Bit: 8mm or 5/16" (equivalent sizes)

• Bushings: Editor Bushings (DKB-ED181, 2-piece)

• Mandrel: 7mm Adjustable or Long Mandrel

• Turning Kit: Editor Turning Kit (drill bit + bushings bundled)

Mix & Match:

Combine the Editor Ballpoint Pen Kit with any other single pen kits to unlock the highest discount levels!

Kit Includes

• Pen components (blank not included)

• Single brass tube

• Parker style ballpoint refill (included)

Specifications

• Style: Capped Ballpoint (snap cap, postable)

• Design: No-transmission press-fit assembly with decorative clip

• Blank Size: 3/4" × 3/4" × 4" minimum

• Drill Size: 8mm / 5/16"

• Finished Length: 4½" (capped)

• Finished Diameter: ~3/8"

• Available Finishes: Chrome, Gold, Antique Brass, Antique Pewter, Black Chrome, Gun Metal, Satin Gun Metal, Blue Ti, Green Ti, Red Ti, Prism

• Refill Type: Parker style (included) — Schmidt EasyFlow 9000 also compatible (sold separately)

Why Turners Love This Kit

• The compact 4½" size fills a gap most pen kits don't — it's the pen customers reach for when they want something lighter and more refined than a standard ballpoint

• Eleven finish options mean you can match virtually any blank in your stash, from classic chrome on dark wood to bright titanium tones on colorful resin

• No transmission means no fussing with threads during assembly — press, snap, done

• Its small footprint makes it one of the best-selling kits at craft fairs — easy to display, easy to gift, and priced to sell