Products

Watch Part Steampunk Pen Blank (Made to Order)

Discover the unique character of our Steampunk Watch Face blanks, personalized with WF-0009 and themed around your favorite United States Coast Guard. These made-to-order pieces bring industrial flair and historical inspiration to custom watch builds.

These watches have not been made into blanks yet. They will be made to order with a two to four week lead time for delivery. Please select your desired military heritage watch face design when ordering. Some watch faces have multiples available. These military heritage watch part blanks will be made similar to the style of those pictured in the group photo below (or in the product images).

We recommend the Jr Cap / Jr Gent 12.5mm tube size for the best fit and classic proportions with these watch dials. They pair excellently with authentic branch-specific heritage materials such as authentic ship wood for a cohesive, heritage-themed pen. Browse our military heritage and ship wood blanks for your chosen branch or unit here: Military Heritage Pen Blanks.

Watch Part Steampunk Jr Cap. 

These blanks are 12.5mm tubes used with the common Jr Gent sized kits. These sports team blanks pair excellently with team specific stadium seat material found on the Milwaukee Brewers'  stadium pages

The list below is not a complete list, but it is a great starting point list to find your desired kit.

Wooden seat pen blanks!

Blanks are 3/4" x 3/4"
Ring Blanks are 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 1/2"
Call and Stopper blanks are 1-1/2" x 1-1/2"
Knife Scales are 5" x 1-1/2" x 3/8" 

All blanks will come with one COA per blank. COAs are 4" x 6" card stock with silver foil embossed COA seal.

All blanks are cut as they are ordered.

------------------------------------------------------------

Milwaukee County Stadium (mainly known simply as County Stadium locally) was a multi-purpose stadium in Wisconsin, located in the city of Milwaukee. Opened in 1953, it was primarily a baseball park for the major league Milwaukee Braves and Brewers. It was also used for football games, ice skating, religious services, concerts, and other large events. Its final season was in 2000, when it was replaced by the adjacent Miller Park.

Home of two baseball teams during its tenure, County Stadium was the first stadium built in the second half of the 20th century. A new stadium for metropolitan Milwaukee was first discussed in 1909, but talks did not intensify until 40 years later. In 1949, several sites were proposed as possible locations for a stadium. The site chosen was a garbage dump and construction of the stadium began October 19, 1950. Built of steel and concrete the new ballpark would house baseball, football and other events. It was constructed so if Milwaukee received a professional baseball team, the stadium could be expanded. Construction was slow because of labor strikes and shortages of materials. Two MLB teams became interested in moving to the new stadium, the St. Louis Browns and the Boston Braves. The Boston Braves received permission and moved to Milwaukee for the 1953 season.

Construction was finally completed and the ballpark was named County Stadium. The Boston Braves were renamed the Milwaukee Braves and opening day for the team at County Stadium was on April 14, 1953. County Stadium had a capacity of 28,111 that consisted of a double decked grandstand down the first and third base lines, a lower level of seating that extended to the foul poles and bleachers were in the outfield. The upper grandstand consisted of wooden bleachers. A state of the art Miller High scoreboard was located in right field with a Longines clock on top. The Green Bay Packers (NFL) began playing at County Stadium on September 27, 1953. In order for the baseball diamond to become a football gridiron, the bleachers behind the left field wall were moved into the playing area in left field.

With soaring attendance at County Stadium, the grandstands that were single decked down the foul lines were double decked by the 1954 season, increasing the capacity to 43,340. Trees were planted in the batters backdrop in centerfield and a picnic area known as the Braves Reservation was added between the outfield bleachers in 1960. By 1959 attendance at County Stadium began to drop and when new owner, William Bartholomay, purchased the club in 1962 he began looking to move the team. On March 5, 1964 the Braves announced they would move to Atlanta after the 1965 season. The Milwaukee Braves played their last game at County Stadium on September 12, 1965, moving to Atlanta Stadium the following season. Without baseball, the Packers were the only main tenant and they only played half of their games at County Stadium. A group including Bud Selig began trying to get MLB to expand to Milwaukee. Selig was able to get White Sox owner Arthur Allyn to bring his club to County Stadium and play 20 home games throughout the 1968 and 1969 seasons where they were a hit at the box office. MLB did not grant Milwaukee an expansion franchise in 1969 and Selig purchased the financially struggling Seattle Pilots and moved them to Milwaukee for the 1970 season.

On April 7, 1970 Major League Baseball returned to Milwaukee when the Milwaukee Brewers played their first game at County Stadium against the California Angels. County Stadium became known for its mascot Bernie the Brewer, his beer barrel, chalet and slide that was added in 1973 behind the bleachers in centerfield. In the 1970s the stadium was enlarged to seat over 52,000 fans as the upper deck was expanded over the uncovered lower grandstand to the foul poles. The pressbox was remodeled and a new scoreboard was also installed. During the late 1980s the Brewers began lobbying for a new ballpark. Construction of their new ballpark, Miller Park began in 1996. Fans visiting County Stadium in the last years of its existence saw Miller Park rise beyond the bleachers in the outfield. Other than being entertained by Bernie the Brewer, racing sausage figures ran around the stadium during the game. The last year for County Stadium was scheduled for 1999 but a crane accident at Miller Park delayed completion of the stadium by one year. The Brewers played their final game at County Stadium on September 28, 2000 against the Cincinnati Reds. It was demolished the following winter and is now the site of a Little League baseball park, Helfaer Field.

Keep your Milwaukee® M18 batteries organized, secure, and ready to grab with our heavy-duty M18 Battery Holder.

Mount and organize your Milwaukee M18 batteries cleanly and securely with our Compact 2-Battery Wall Mount Holder.

This heavy-duty holder is designed to be permanently mounted to a wall in garages, workshops, sheds, service bays, or any workspace. It securely holds two M18 batteries of any capacity (2.0Ah, 5.0Ah, 6.0Ah, 8.0Ah, 12.0Ah, High Output, etc.) with a positive snap-in fit that keeps them firmly in place and prevents accidental dislodging.

Perfect for garages, workshops, job sites, service trucks, or custom storage setups.

Key Features:

• Ultra-compact footprint -- Ideal for organizing in small spaces.
• Holds up to 2 Milwaukee M18 batteries (any capacity)
• Securely keeps batteries firmly in place during movement or vibration
• Wall mounting hardware included (Screws for 2 mounting holes) 
• Rugged, impact-resistant construction built for daily professional and DIY use
• Ultra Compact footprint – easy to mount in tight spaces (2" × 3.819" × 3.75" footprint)
• Quick battery access – grab and go without fumbling
• Clean, professional look that complements any workshop setup

Whether you're a contractor, woodworker, fabricator, or serious DIYer, this M18 battery rack helps eliminate clutter and keeps your high-demand M18 batteries protected and organized.

Compatibility Note:

Designed to fit standard Milwaukee M18 batteries (does not include batteries). Works great as standalone wall storage.

Why choose our version?

Built with attention to detail right here for the community that demands quality storage without the premium name-brand markup.

Ready to upgrade your M18 battery storage? Add to cart now and get your workspace sorted today!

Milwaukee M18 Tool Holder – Wall Mount or Under-Shelf / Under-Cabinet Installation (Belt Clip Stays On!)

Stop wasting time removing the belt clip just to store your Milwaukee M18 drill or impact driver. This purpose-built holder lets you keep the belt clip attached — simply remove the battery and slide the tool in securely.

Flexible Mounting Options – Install It Wherever It Works Best for You:

• Classic wall mount – perfect for garage walls, workshop pegboard areas, or tool cribs
• Under-shelf or under-cabinet mount – ideal for hanging tools underneath workbenches, shelves, upper cabinets, van shelving, or trailer storage — keeps tools up and out of the way while maximizing usable space

No matter which orientation you choose, the holder stays rock-solid thanks to 5 mounting points: 4 outer holes + 1 reinforced center hole designed for a 3-inch long screw.

Key Features:

• Belt clip friendly design – no need to remove the clip to hang the tool (major improvement over other holders)
• Works with most Milwaukee M18 drills, impact drivers, and similar pistol-grip tools
• Compact size: 3.268 × 2.913 × 1.693 inches – low profile whether mounted vertically or horizontally
• Heavy-duty construction built for daily professional and DIY use
• Fast, secure access – grab your tool and go in seconds

Complete Mounting Kit Included – No Extra Trip to the Hardware Store:

• 4 × #8 truss head 3/4-inch screws (perfect for the four corner mounting holes – great for drywall anchors, plywood, or thin materials)
• 1 × #8 3-inch truss head screw (ideal for the reinforced center hole – provides maximum holding strength, especially when mounting into a stud or for under-shelf applications)

Compatibility: Designed for standard Milwaukee M18 tools with belt clip mount. Always test fit with your specific model.

Get your workspace cleaner, more organized, and more efficient. Add this versatile holder to your setup today — whether on the wall or tucked neatly under a shelf.

Wood flooring from the Mineola Hotel - Al Capone’s Weekend Retreat.

All blanks will come with one COA per blank. COAs are 4" x 6" card stock with silver foil embossed COA seal.

Blank Tube Size Descriptions:

• Pen Blanks are 3/4" sq
  

The Mineola Hotel, nestled in Fox Lake, Illinois, holds a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. Originally established in 1884 by the Milwaukee Railroad, it was primarily built to serve as a resort destination for city dwellers seeking relaxation and leisure activities amidst the picturesque landscape of the Chain O'Lakes region.

Throughout its existence, the Mineola Hotel has undergone several transformations, adapting to the changing times and evolving tastes of its patrons. At its zenith, during the early to mid-20th century, it was known for its luxurious amenities, elegant accommodations, fine dining restaurants, and vibrant entertainment options.

However, like many historic establishments, the Mineola Hotel has experienced periods of decline and resurgence. Despite facing challenges such as economic downturns and changing travel trends, it has retained its charm and allure, attracting visitors with its nostalgic ambiance and scenic surroundings.

Adding to its mystique is the association with Al Capone, the infamous Chicago mobster. During the Prohibition era of the 1920s, establishments like the Mineola often became hubs for illicit activities, including bootlegging and gambling. Legend has it that Capone and his associates frequented the Mineola Hotel, using it as a hideout and meeting place away from the prying eyes of law enforcement.

While specific details of Capone's activities at the Mineola Hotel may be shrouded in secrecy and embellished by folklore, his connection to the area adds to the hotel's allure and historical significance. Visitors are often drawn to the Mineola not only for its scenic beauty and Victorian charm but also for the opportunity to immerse themselves in the lore of the Prohibition era and the exploits of figures like Al Capone.

Today, the Mineola Hotel stands as a testament to Fox Lake's rich heritage and serves as a reminder of a bygone era of grandeur and hospitality. While its glory days may be behind it, its legacy continues to endure, offering glimpses into the past and providing a tranquil retreat for travelers seeking a taste of history amidst the natural beauty of the Chain O'Lakes region.

Watch Part and Penny Steampunk Jr Cap. 

These blanks are 12.5mm tubes used with the common Jr Gent sized kits. These sports team blanks pair excellently with team specific stadium seat material found on the Minnesota Twins' stadium pages.

The list below is not a complete list, but it is a great starting point list to find your desired kit.

Watch Part Steampunk Jr Cap. 

These blanks are 12.5mm tubes used with the common Jr Gent sized kits. These sports team blanks pair excellently with team specific stadium seat material found on the Minnesota Golden Gophers' stadium blank pages.

The list below is not a complete list, but it is a great starting point list to find your desired kit.

Wooden seat pen blanks!

Blanks are just shy 3/4" x 3/4"

All blanks will come with one COA per blank. COAs are 4" x 6" card stock with silver foil embossed COA seal.

All blanks are cut as they are ordered.

------------------------------------------------------------

Minute Maid Park, previously known as The Ballpark at Union Station, Enron Field, and Astros Field, is a ballpark in Downtown Houston, Texas, United States, that opened in 2000 to house the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). The ballpark is Houston's first retractable-roofed stadium, and features a natural grass playing field. The ballpark was built as a replacement of the Astrodome, the first domed sports stadium ever built, which opened in 1965. It is named for beverage brand Minute Maid, a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, which acquired naming rights in 2002 for $100 million over 30 years. As of 2016, Minute Maid Park has a seating capacity of 41,168, which includes 5,197 club seats and 63 luxury suites.

Watch Part and Penny Steampunk Jr Cap. 

These blanks are 12.5mm tubes used with the common Jr Gent sized kits. These sports team blanks pair excellently with team specific stadium seat material found on the Montreal Canadiens' stadium pages.

The list below is not a complete list, but it is a great starting point list to find your desired kit.

Wooden seat pen blanks!

Blanks are 3/4" x 3/4"

All blanks will come with one COA per blank. COAs are 4" x 6" card stock with silver foil embossed COA seal.

All blanks are cut as they are ordered.

------------------------------------------------------------

Montreal Forum (French: Le Forum de Montréal) was an indoor arena located facing Cabot Square in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Called "the most storied building in hockey history" by Sporting News, it was the home of the National Hockey League's Montreal Maroons from 1924 to 1938 and the Montreal Canadiens from 1926 to 1996. The Forum was built by the Canadian Arena Company in 159 days.

Located at the northeast corner of Atwater and Ste-Catherine West (Metro Atwater), the building was historically significant as it was home to 24 Stanley Cup championships (22 of the Canadiens and two of the Montreal Maroons, for whom the arena was originally built). It was also home to the Montreal Roadrunners and Montreal Junior Canadiens.

Wooden seat pen blanks!

Blanks are 3/4" x 3/4"

All blanks will come with one COA per blank. COAs are 4" x 6" card stock with silver foil embossed COA seal.

All blanks are cut as they are ordered.

------------------------------------------------------------

Moody Coliseum is a 7,000-seat multi-purpose arena in University Park, Texas (an inner suburb of Dallas). The arena opened in 1956. It is home to the Southern Methodist University Mustangs basketball teams and volleyball team. It was also home to the Dallas Chaparrals and Texas Chaparrals of the American Basketball Association before they moved to San Antonio, Texas, as the San Antonio Spurs. It was also later a temporary home for the San Antonio Spurs.

Moody Coliseum has been the home of SMU basketball since December 3, 1956, when the Mustangs defeated McMurry, 113-36. Moody has hosted Mustang Volleyball since the program's inception in 1996.

It was also home to the Dallas Mavericks on April 26, 1984, for Game 5 of their Western Conference Quarterfinal series against the Seattle SuperSonics, locally referred to as "Moody Madness". The Mavericks won the game in overtime, 105-104. Less than 48 hours later, the Mavs lost Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals to the Los Angeles Lakers by 43 points en route to a 4-1 series loss.

The Coliseum has undergone several changes in the past few years to modernize the facility. In 1980-81, the newly remodeled E. O. ("Doc") Hayes Memorial Dressing Room was opened. In 1984, a new scoreboard was installed over the center circle and new chairback seats were built at floor level on the north side. In 1985, more chairback seats were added, this time in the west end. The original wood floor of Moody Coliseum was replaced with a new wood surface and new lighting was installed in August 1986. In 1996, the court was redesigned to mark SMU's entry into one of the premier basketball leagues in America, the Western Athletic Conference.

In December 2006, a brand new $1 million jumbotron was installed. In addition, in the summer of 2007, the hardwood court was redesigned, with a new color scheme and midcourt logo for the Mustangs. In 2013 major renovations were made for the upcoming 2014 season, their first in the newly formed American Conference and with their new coach, legend Larry Brown. Renovations include: new concourses, lighting, seats, luxury boxes, Wi-Fi capability, floor color scheme and an LED scoreboard with LED signage around the arena. Cost of renovations this time topped the $40 million range.

Wooden seat pen blanks!
**Stabilized Blanks**

Blanks are 3/4" x 3/4"

All blanks will come with one COA per blank. COAs are 4" x 6" card stock with silver foil embossed COA seal.

All blanks are cut as they are ordered.

------------------------------------------------------------

Mountaineer Field, known as the "Jewel of the Mountains", was a football stadium located in downtown Morgantown, West Virginia. It was the home of the West Virginia Mountaineers football team.

The stadium opened on September 27, 1924 with a 21-6 win against West Virginia Wesleyan College. It held 38,000 by the time it closed, after a 24-17 loss in the 1979 Backyard Brawl to archrival Pitt. Due to the cramped location, it could not be expanded, and infrastructure could not be improved. Thus, in 1980, a new Mountaineer Field was opened on the site of the Morgantown Country Club to the north of the Downtown (main) campus, on what has become the Health Sciences campus.

The historic stadium was razed in 1987. The Life Sciences building inhabits the area of the north stands, and the Business and Economics building inhabits the south. Where the playing field was located is still open as a field between the two buildings. At the southwestern corner, there is a horseshoe-shaped monument to the stadium that was erected in 2005.

MT2 Tool Holder - Wall-Mount 3D-Printed

Buy More Save More

All items in the "Mix&Match 3D Printed Singles" are eligible for this combined discount.

MT2 Tool holders

These blanks are made with game used jersey relics from Stan Musial  of the St. Louis Cardinals and paired with wood from a Sportsman's Park seat.

Stan Musial Relic Blanks:

• Real MLB Game Played Jersey relic. 
• These blanks sold in sierra clones, PSI Baseball, and Jr Sets
  
• Wood used is from an original Sportsman's Park Seat
  
• All blanks will come with one COA per blank.
• COAs are 4" x 6" card stock with foil embossed COA seal.
• Custom tube sizes available (two-three week delivery)
  

Hardin Penworks, LLC, certifies that material supplied to the artisan of the accompanying hand-crafted item was sourced from a game used #6 jersey swatch of the St. Louis Cardinals’ Stan Musial and wooden seat slats of Sportsman’s Park.

Stanley Frank Musial was an American baseball outfielder and first baseman. He spent 22 seasons in MLB, playing for the St. Louis Cardinals, from 1941 to 1944 and from 1946 to 1963. Signed to a professional contract by the St. Louis Cardinals as a pitcher in 1938, Musial was converted into an outfielder and made his major league debut in 1941.

Widely considered to be one of the greatest and most consistent hitters in baseball history, Musial was a first-ballot inductee into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969. He batted .331 over the course of his career and set National League records for career hits at 3,630, RBIs at 1,951, games played at 3,026, at bats at 10,972, runs scored at 1,949 and doubles at 725. A seven-time batting champion, he was a 3-time National League's MVP and was a member of three World Series championship teams. He also shares the major league record for the most All-Star Games played at 24 with Hank Aaron and Willie Mays.

This material is guaranteed to be 100% Authentic.

Feel free to message us for any questions. 
facebook.com/StadiumPenBlanks/ 
Michael@StadiumPenBlanks.com

Mystery Grab Bag
Limited Time ONLY

There is a limit of 50 Jumbo and 50 Budget bags total this go around.

Everybody loves a good deal on a grab bag! Our Mystery grab bags are available in two versions, the JUMBO Bag and the BUDGET bag.

The JUMBO bags are $100 each [up to $185 Value] and include at least FIVE 5" blanks and at least THREE Certificated Blanks:

• ONE 5" Long Stadium Blank from a venue near your shipping address [$15-35]
  (Tell us if you are displaced fan like me, stuck in DC area but a Philly fan)
• ONE certificated Aircraft blank [$20-50 Value]
• ONE certificated Ship blank [$18-35 Value]
• ONE Maneater Alligator Jawbone 5" blank [$20 value]
• ONE Burl Hybrid Wood/Resin 5" Blank  [$14 value]
• ONE Kaleidoscope 5" blank  [$11 value]
• ONE Random dyed and stabilized Burl 5” blank [$10 Value]
• ONE Surprise blank  [$10 Value minimum]
• 50 total bags available in this sale

The BUDGET Bags are $50 each [up to $89 Value] and include at least TWO 5" blanks and ONE Certified Blank:

• ONE 2.5" Short Stadium Blank from a venue near your shipping address [$10-19]
  (Tell us if you are displaced fan like me, stuck in DC area but a Philly fan)
• ONE certificated Aircraft or Ship blank [$18-35 Value]
• ONE Maneater Alligator Jawbone OR Hybrid Burl/Resin 5” blank [$14-20 value]
• ONE Kaleidoscope 5" blank OR Dyed/Stabilized Burl 5” blank [$10 Value]
• ONE Surprise short blank  [$3-5 Value minimum]
• 50 total bags available in this sale

The Aircraft 3-packs are $40 each [up to $95 Value] :

• THREE of any of our certificated aircraft blanks. 
• Blanks could be for Bolt, Sierra Clone, or Jr Series sets.
• 25 total bags available in this sale

The US Navy Ship 3-packs are $35 each [up to $75 Value]:

• THREE of any of our certificated US Navy Ship blanks. 
• Blanks could be for Bolt, Sierra Clone, Nautical or Jr Series sets.
• 25 total bags available in this sale

Random Bonus:

• TEN JUBMO grab bags will include an extra 5" Long Certificated blank.
• TEN BUDGET grab bags will include an extra 2.5" Short Certificated blank.
• TWENTY of the grab bags will have an extra Certificated SECOND.
  (Seconds are great blanks with slight blemish or two)

NASA Apollo 11 blanks.

All blanks will come with one COA per blank. 
COAs are 4" x 6" card stock with foil COA seal.

Blank Tube Size Descriptions:

• Jr Series blanks are double tube set 12.5mm tubes and 10.5mm lower tubes
• Sierra Clone blanks are single 27/64" tubes
• Custom single Tube or Double Tube Sets available. (Two Week Delivery) Specify tube size needed in notes at check out.

Apollo 11 was the American spaceflight that first landed humans on the Moon. Commander Neil Armstrong and lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin landed the Apollo Lunar Module Eagle on July 20, 1969, and Armstrong became the first person to step onto the Moon's surface. Aldrin joined him, and they spent about two hours fifteen minutes together exploring the site they had named Tranquility Base upon landing. While Armstrong and Aldrin collected 47.5 pounds of lunar material to bring back to Earth, pilot Michael Collins flew the Command Module Columbia in lunar orbit. Armstrong and Aldrin were on the Moon's surface for 21 hours, 36 minutes before lifting off to rejoin Columbia.

Apollo 11 was launched by a Saturn V rocket from Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, FL, on July 16, and it was the fifth crewed mission of NASA's Apollo program. The Apollo spacecraft had three parts: a command module with a cabin for the three astronauts, the only part that returned to Earth; a service module, which supported the command module with propulsion, electrical power, oxygen, and water; and a two-stage lunar module — a descent stage for landing on the Moon and an ascent stage to move back into lunar orbit.

After traveling three days until they entered lunar orbit, Armstrong and Aldrin then moved into Eagle and landed in the Sea of Tranquility on July 20. The astronauts used Eagle's ascent stage to lift off from the lunar surface and rejoin Collins in the command module. The astronauts returned to Earth and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on July 24 after more than eight days in space. The Apollo 11 space capsule was recovered by the USS Hornet (CV-12).

This piece of Kapton foil is from a larger section removed from the lunar lander prior to launch, due to a defect in a squib valve. To remove and replace the valve, some of the Kapton thermal blanket had to be removed and replaced. Since this piece was removed prior to launch, it did not fly in space or to the moon. It was an original part of the lunar lander, Eagle, and a fine artifact from the historic Apollo 11 mission.

USS Hornet (CV-12) is an Essex-class aircraft carrier built for the United States Navy (USN) during World War II. After service during both the Korean War and Vietnam War, Hornet was the recovery ship for the Apollo program for both the Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 missions to the moon. She was eventually designated as both a National Historic Landmark and a California Historical Landmark, and she opened to the public as the USS Hornet Museum in Alameda, CA, in 1998.

These blanks were crafted using materials from an original US Postage Stamp #479100 and original Kapton foil from the Apollo 11 lunar lander Eagle, and a wood relic from the deck of the USS Hornet (CV-12). The materials used are certified and distributed by Hardin Penworks, LLC. This material is guaranteed to be 100% Authentic.

NASA Space Shuttle Challenger Embedded Pen Blanks

NASA Space Shuttle Challenger space-flown double embedded material blanks for Jr Series, Sierra Clone, and Shuttle Kit (Wood Turningz), and custom order tube size blanks available as singles or sets.

All blanks will come with one COA per blank.
COAs are 4" x 6" card stock with foil COA seal.

Blank Tube Size Descriptions:

• Jr Series blanks are double tube set 12.5mm tubes and 10.5mm lower tubes

• Sierra Clone blanks are single 27/64" tubes

• Shuttle Kit blanks are for the Shuttle Kit from Wood Turningz single 10mm tube.

• Custom single Tube or Double Tube Sets available. (Two Week Delivery) Specify tube size needed in notes at check out.

Space Shuttle Challenger materials:

Hardin Penworks, LLC, certifies that material supplied to the artisan of the accompanying hand-crafted item was sourced from the Space Shuttle Challenger, NASA’s Orbiter Vehicle OV-099.

The embedded space flown materials are foam tile from multiple shuttle missions and paperwork from the STS-8 mission. Challenger was used for numerous civilian satellite launches, and it also used to repair a malfunctioning telescope. On its 10th flight in January 1986, Challenger disintegrated 73 seconds after liftoff killing the crew of STS-51-L. An O-ring seal in one of the solid rocket boosters failed to contain pressurized burning gas that leaked out of the booster causing a structural failure of Challenger's external tank and the orbiter's subsequent disintegration.

During its three years of operation, Challenger was flown on 10 missions in the Space Shuttle program, spending over 62 days in space for a total of 1,496 hours. Completing 995 orbits around Earth, Challenger traveled 25,803,939 miles.

Material Vision & Turning Notes:

Challenger blanks feature authentic foam tile from multiple missions paired with original STS-8 paperwork, offering a unique mix of lightweight thermal protection material and historical flight documents. These embedded pieces turn beautifully with standard techniques—use light cuts to avoid chipping the foam while revealing the rich history within. Perfect for creating Jr Series, Sierra, or custom pens that honor the legacy of America’s space program.

Finish Recommendation:

For the ultimate mirror-like shine that highlights every detail of the space-flown materials, we recommend our Magic Juice Polishing Compound.

Space Shuttle history:

The Space Shuttle was the first operational orbital spacecraft designed for reuse. Each Shuttle was designed for a projected lifespan of 100 launches or ten years of operational life, although this was later extended.

Each Space Shuttle was a reusable launch system composed of three main assemblies: the reusable orbital vehicle (OV), the expendable ET, and the two reusable solid rocket boosters (SRB). Only the OV entered orbit shortly after the tank and boosters are jettisoned. The vehicle was launched vertically like a conventional rocket, and the orbiter glided to a horizontal landing like an airplane, after which it was refurbished for reuse. The SRBs parachuted to splashdown in the ocean where they were towed back to shore and refurbished for later Shuttle missions.

Five operational OVs were built: Columbia (OV-102), Challenger (OV-099), Discovery (OV-103), Atlantis (OV-104), and Endeavour (OV-105). A mock-up, Inspiration, currently stands at the entrance to the Astronaut Hall of Fame. An additional craft, Enterprise (OV-101), was built for atmospheric testing gliding and landing; it was originally intended to be outfitted for orbital operations after the test program, but it was found more economical to upgrade the structural test article STA-099 into orbiter Challenger (OV-099).

NASA Space Shuttle Columbia Embedded Pen Blanks

NASA Space Shuttle Columbia space-flown double embedded material blanks for Jr Series, Sierra Clone, and Shuttle Kit (Wood Turningz), and custom order tube size blanks available as singles or sets.

All blanks will come with one COA per blank.
COAs are 4" x 6" card stock with foil COA seal.

Blank Tube Size Descriptions:

• Jr Series blanks are double tube set 12.5mm tubes and 10.5mm lower tubes

• Sierra Clone blanks are single 27/64" tubes

• Shuttle Kit blanks are for the Shuttle Kit from Wood Turningz single 10mm tube.

• Custom single Tube or Double Tube Sets available. (Two Week Delivery) Specify tube size needed in notes at check out.

Space Shuttle Columbia materials:

Hardin Penworks, LLC, certifies that material supplied to the artisan of the accompanying hand-crafted item was sourced from the Space Shuttle Columbia, NASA’s Orbiter Vehicle OV-102.

The embedded lower black material was sourced from a nose gear tire flown on the Columbia during mission STS-28. This mission was the 4th mission dedicated to the Department of Defense and the 8th flight of Columbia. The embedded upper cloth was sourced from the payload bay liner flown on Columbia during the 10-day STS-109 mission. This mission was the 108th mission of the shuttle program, the 27th of the orbiter Columbia, the 4th servicing the Hubble Space Telescope, and the last successful mission of the Columbia before the ill-fated STS-107 mission disaster in Feb. 2003.

During nearly 22 years of service, Columbia flew 28 missions, carried 207 crew members, orbited our Earth 4,808 times, traveled 125,204,911 miles, and spent 300 days, 17 hours, 40 minutes, and 22 seconds in space travel.

Material Vision & Turning Notes:

Columbia blanks showcase the deep black of a flown nose gear tire from STS-28 alongside the textured payload bay liner cloth from the historic STS-109 Hubble servicing mission. The combination delivers striking visual depth and tactile contrast that polishes to a stunning finish. These blanks respond well to sharp tools and light passes, making them ideal for Jr Series, Sierra, or custom shuttle-themed pens destined to spark stories of exploration and resilience.

Finish Recommendation:

For the ultimate mirror-like shine that highlights every detail of the space-flown materials, we recommend our Magic Juice Polishing Compound.

Space Shuttle history:

The Space Shuttle was the first operational orbital spacecraft designed for reuse. Each Shuttle was designed for a projected lifespan of 100 launches or ten years of operational life, although this was later extended.

Each Space Shuttle was a reusable launch system composed of three main assemblies: the reusable orbital vehicle (OV), the expendable ET, and the two reusable solid rocket boosters (SRB). Only the OV entered orbit shortly after the tank and boosters are jettisoned. The vehicle was launched vertically like a conventional rocket, and the orbiter glided to a horizontal landing like an airplane, after which it was refurbished for reuse. The SRBs parachuted to splashdown in the ocean where they were towed back to shore and refurbished for later Shuttle missions.

Five operational OVs were built: Columbia (OV-102), Challenger (OV-099), Discovery (OV-103), Atlantis (OV-104), and Endeavour (OV-105). A mock-up, Inspiration, currently stands at the entrance to the Astronaut Hall of Fame. An additional craft, Enterprise (OV-101), was built for atmospheric testing gliding and landing; it was originally intended to be outfitted for orbital operations after the test program, but it was found more economical to upgrade the structural test article STA-099 into orbiter Challenger (OV-099).