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Watch Part Steampunk Pen Blank (Made to Order)

Discover the unique character of our Steampunk Watch Face blanks, personalized with WF-0013 and themed around your favorite Boston Red Sox. 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 sports team watch face design when ordering. Some watch faces have multiples available. These sports team 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 team-specific stadium seat material for a cohesive, heritage-themed pen. Browse our stadium seat blanks for your favorite team here: Stadium Pen Blanks.

(Sample blanks)

Single Tube Size Options:

• Jr Gent – 12.5mm Cap Only (Most Popular) [Highly Recommended]

• Sierra Clone – 27/64"

• Cigar – 10mm Upper Tube

• Cigar – 10mm Lower Tube

• Navigator / Sedona – 15/32" Cap Only

• Full Size Gent – 37/64" Cap Only

Double Tube Size Options:

• Jr Gent – 12.5 & 10.5 mm tube Set

• Cigar / Big Ben – 10mm tube set

• Navigator / Sedona – 15/32" & 25/64" tube set

• Full Size Gent – 37/64" & 15/32" tube set

And other popular kit tube sizes (just note your preference in the order comments or contact us).

Keep in mind that some tube sizes may be too small for the watch face you have selected. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us via our Contact Us page.

Compatible Stadium Materials

Choose from the stadium material listed here for excellent optional blanks to pair with your double tube pen kit.

Background Options for the Watch Face Tube:

Choose either team colors on metal foil (vibrant and thematic) or black carbon fiber (sleek and modern) [$5 per tube upcharge] for the tube surrounding the watch dial.

Pen Kit Pairing Recommendations:

If ordering a two-tube pen kit set, we can pair your watch face blank with a short blank cut from authentic team stadium material for a perfect match.
Alternatively, we can create a matching steampunk-style lower tube to complement the watch face upper section.

These blanks turn very easily with both High Speed Steel (HSS) tools and carbide tools. We recommend using Magic Juice for a stunning high-gloss shine that really makes the watch face and stadium material pop.

These one-of-a-kind blanks combine genuine sports team watch parts with our premium stabilized materials for a unique, conversation-starting pen.

Explore related items in our Watch Part collection or browse Steampunk options for more inspiration.

Watch Part Steampunk Pen Blank (Made to Order)

Discover the unique character of our Steampunk Watch Face blanks, personalized with WF-0012 and themed around your favorite University of Michigan. 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 sports team watch face design when ordering. Some watch faces have multiples available. These sports team 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 team-specific stadium seat material for a cohesive, heritage-themed pen. Browse our stadium seat blanks for your favorite team here: Stadium Pen Blanks.

Watch Part Steampunk Pen Blank (Made to Order)

Discover the unique character of our Steampunk Watch Face blanks, personalized with WF-0011 and themed around your favorite Atlanta Braves. 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 sports team watch face design when ordering. Some watch faces have multiples available. These sports team 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 team-specific stadium seat material for a cohesive, heritage-themed pen. Browse our stadium seat blanks for your favorite team here: Stadium Pen Blanks.

Watch Part Steampunk Pen Blank (Made to Order)

Discover the unique character of our Steampunk Watch Face blanks, personalized with WF-0010 and themed around your favorite Pittsburgh Penguins. 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 sports team watch face design when ordering. Some watch faces have multiples available. These sports team 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 team-specific stadium seat material for a cohesive, heritage-themed pen. Browse our stadium seat blanks for your favorite team here: Stadium Pen Blanks.

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 Pen Blank (Made to Order)

Discover the unique character of our Steampunk Watch Face blanks, personalized with WF-0004 and themed around your favorite Philadelphia Eagles. 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 sports team watch face design when ordering. Some watch faces have multiples available. These sports team 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 team-specific stadium seat material for a cohesive, heritage-themed pen. Browse our stadium seat blanks for your favorite team here: Stadium Pen Blanks.

NASA Space Shuttle Endeavour Embedded Pen Blanks

NASA Space Shuttle Endeavour 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 Endeavour materials:

Hardin Penworks, LLC, certifies that material supplied to the artisan of the accompanying hand-crafted item was sourced from the Space Shuttle Endeavour, NASA’s Orbiter Vehicle OV-105.

The embedded upper foil was sourced from an insulating blanket flown on the Endeavour during the 10-day STS-77 mission. This mission was the 11th flight of the Endeavour and the 77th mission of the Space Shuttle program. During the orbiter’s flight, the Endeavor crew performed microgravity research aboard the commercially owned and operated SPACEHAB module. The mission also deployed and retrieved the Spartan-207/IAE satellite and rendezvoused with a test satellite. The lower embedded material is foam tile from multiple shuttle missions.

During nearly 19 years of service, the Endeavour flew 25 missions, carried 173 crew members, orbited our Earth 4,671 times, traveled 122,883,151 miles, and spent 296 days, 3 hours, 34 minutes, and 2 seconds in space travel.

Material Vision & Turning Notes:

Endeavour blanks combine insulating blanket foil from the STS-77 microgravity research mission with foam tile from across the program, producing a beautiful interplay of metallic sheen and lightweight thermal material. These respond excellently to standard turning methods with feather-light passes to protect the delicate embedded elements. Turn them into standout Jr Series, Sierra, or custom pens that celebrate one of NASA’s most versatile orbiters.

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 Discovery Embedded Pen Blanks

NASA Space Shuttle Discovery 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 Discovery materials:

Hardin Penworks, LLC, certifies that material supplied to the artisan of the accompanying hand-crafted item was sourced from the Space Shuttle Discovery, NASA’s Orbiter Vehicle OV-103.

The embedded upper cloth was sourced from the payload bay liner flown on the Discovery during the 7-day STS-82 mission. This mission was the 22nd flight of the Discovery and the 82nd mission of the Space Shuttle program. It was the second mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope. The crew repaired and upgraded the telescope's scientific instruments, increasing its research capabilities and achieved the highest altitude ever attained by an STS Orbiter, 335 nautical miles. The embedded lower red material is from the payload bay door seal of multiple STS missions.

During nearly 27 years of service, the Discovery flew 39 missions, carried 252 crew members, orbited our Earth 4,808 times, traveled 148,221,675 miles, and spent 365 days, 22 hours, 39 minutes, and 33 seconds in space travel.

Material Vision & Turning Notes:

Discovery blanks pair the woven payload bay liner cloth from the record-setting STS-82 Hubble servicing mission with rich red material from multiple payload bay door seals. The layered textures and vibrant color accents create bold, eye-catching pens once turned and polished. Light, controlled cuts preserve the integrity of the aerospace materials, making these excellent choices for Jr Series, Sierra, or custom builds.

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).

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 Atlantis Embedded Pen Blanks

NASA Space Shuttle Atlantis 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. Explore more embedded blanks and sibling shuttle collections.

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

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 — pair with compatible pen component sets

• 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.

Browse all pen blanks or what's new arrivals.

Space Shuttle Atlantis materials:

Hardin Collectibles, LLC, certifies that material supplied to the artisan of the accompanying hand-crafted item was sourced from the Space Shuttle Atlantis, NASA’s Orbiter Vehicle OV-104.

The embedded lower black material was sourced from a nose gear tire flown on the Atlantis during mission STS-27. This mission was the third flight of Atlantis launching on December 2, 1988 on a four-day mission where it carried a classified payload for the Department of Defense. The embedded upper foil was sourced from the Thermal Control System Blanket flown on the Atlantis during the STS-86 mission to the Mir space station for the seventh MIR docking mission.

During nearly 26 years of service from 1985 to 2011, the Atlantis flew 33 missions, carried 207 crew members, orbited our Earth 4,848 times, traveled 125,935,769 miles, and spent 306 days, 14 hours, 12 minutes, and 43 seconds in space travel. Discover more aviation relics and military relics.

Material Vision & Turning Notes:

Atlantis blanks combine the rugged texture of flown nose gear tire rubber with the reflective thermal blanket foil layers, creating dramatic contrast once polished. The materials accept standard woodturning techniques yet reward careful, light passes to preserve the embedded aerospace fibers. Turn these blanks into Jr Series, Sierra, or custom shuttle-style pens that become conversation pieces at any aviation event. Display finished work on pen display stands & COA holders.

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 Atlantis Service History

The Space Shuttle Atlantis stands as one of NASA’s most accomplished orbiters, logging an extraordinary record of scientific achievement, international cooperation, and defense support across 33 missions. Built by Rockwell International in Palmdale, California, Atlantis rolled out in 1985 as the fourth operational orbiter after Columbia, Challenger, and Discovery. Its name honors the two-masted steam-powered research vessel that operated for the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution from 1930 to 1966. The orbiter’s design incorporated lessons from earlier flights, featuring reinforced thermal protection tiles and upgraded avionics that supported its long service life.

Atlantis launched on its maiden voyage, STS-51-J, on 3 October 1985, deploying classified Department of Defense payloads. Early missions emphasized satellite deployment and retrieval, including the Galileo probe to Jupiter in 1989 and the Magellan Venus radar mapper. The orbiter’s robust airframe and upgraded systems allowed it to support longer-duration flights and complex rendezvous operations. These early successes demonstrated the reliability of the reusable spacecraft concept and paved the way for more ambitious scientific and exploration goals.

During the 1990s Atlantis became synonymous with the Russian Mir space station. It flew seven docking missions between 1995 and 1997, delivering supplies, rotating crews, and conducting joint experiments. STS-71 marked the first U.S.-Russian shuttle docking, while STS-86 delivered the final Mir crew rotation before the station’s decommissioning. The thermal control system blankets that supplied the foil embedded in these pen blanks flew on STS-86, protecting critical avionics from extreme temperature swings in low-Earth orbit. Each docking required precise navigation and highlighted international collaboration in space.

Atlantis also flew several Hubble Space Telescope servicing missions and numerous Spacelab and Spacehab research flights. Its payload bay hosted the Wake Shield Facility, the Wake Vortex experiment, and multiple biotechnology and materials science investigations. The orbiter’s final flight, STS-135, delivered the Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module to the International Space Station in July 2011, closing the Space Shuttle program. Throughout its career the vehicle underwent multiple orbiter maintenance down periods that extended its operational capability far beyond original projections.

Over its career Atlantis traveled more than 125 million miles, completed 4,848 orbits, and spent 306 days in space. It carried 207 individual astronauts representing NASA, ESA, RSA, JAXA, and CSA. Post-retirement, Atlantis was prepared for public display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, where it remains a centerpiece of the Atlantis exhibit, inspiring new generations of makers and engineers. The vehicle’s structural integrity after decades of launches and reentries continues to impress aerospace historians and enthusiasts alike.

Enthusiasts prize Atlantis material for its direct connection to human spaceflight milestones. The nose-gear tire rubber from STS-27 embodies the rugged engineering required for classified defense missions, while the foil layers from STS-86 represent the thermal protection systems that enabled safe return from orbit. When turned and polished, these relics produce pens that carry authentic aerospace provenance and spark conversations about exploration, craftsmanship, and the reusable spacecraft era. Additional military and naval relic options are available in our US Navy ship wood collection. The orbiter’s legacy also includes contributions to the assembly of the International Space Station through multiple logistics flights that delivered critical modules and supplies, underscoring its role in advancing long-term human presence in space. Engineers and historians continue to study Atlantis’s flight data to inform next-generation reusable vehicles, ensuring its influence extends well beyond its final landing. Atlantis completed its final landing on 21 July 2011 at Kennedy Space Center, marking the end of the shuttle program while preserving irreplaceable hardware for future study and public inspiration.

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Independence Hall
Wood Blanks

Craft a piece of American history with our exclusive Independence Hall Pen and Ring Blanks. Sourced from authentic wood removed during renovations of Independence Hall, the iconic birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, these blanks offer a unique opportunity to create heirloom-quality pens. Each blank is professionally stabilized to ease the turning process and comes with a 4" x 6" Certificate of Authenticity (COA) featuring a foil-embossed seal, ensuring the provenance of this historic material.

Product Details

Material: Authentic Witness Wood®, salvaged from documented renovations of Independence Hall.

Available Configurations:

• Hybrid Black Resin & Stabilized Wood Blanks: cut offs of the stabilized wood left over from cutting full sized blanks and paired with solid black resin.
• Hybrid Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Resin & Stabilized Wood Blanks: cut offs of the stabilized wood left over from cutting full sized blanks and paired with solid black resin.
• Pen Blanks: minimum 3/4" sq
• Ring Blanks: minimum 1.25" sq x 3/8"
• Knife Scales Pair: minimum 6" x 1-1/2" x 3/8"

Craftsmanship:

Blanks are professionally stabilized with Cactus Juice  stabilizing resin.    

Certificate of Authenticity:

Each blank includes a COA detailing the historical significance of the Independence Hall wood, printed on premium card stock with a foil-embossed seal.

Turning Experience:

The Independence Hall wood turns smoothly, yielding a rich, natural finish that highlights its unique grain. Stamp label cast blanks are vibrant and clear, adding a patriotic flair to your creations.

History of the Material:

The building was completed in 1753 as the Pennsylvania State House. It served as the first capitol of both the United States and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It was the principal meeting place of the Second Continental Congress from 1775 to 1781, and was the site of the Constitutional Convention, at which the U.S. Constitution, the longest-standing written and codified national constitution in the world, was ratified on June 21, 1788.

A convention held in Independence Hall in 1915, presided over by former U.S. president William Howard Taft, marked the formal announcement of the formation of the League to Enforce Peace, which led to the League of Nations in 1920 and the United Nations in 1945, a quarter century later.

Completed in 1735 as the Pennsylvania State House, it took two years to build Independence Hall home of the 1st Continental Congress and the Declaration of Independence and where the Constitution was debated and put to paper.

During the renovation of Independence Hall in 1897-98, 16 of the original beams holding up the floor on which the giants of the era debated the future of the 13 Colonies were replaced under the supervision of the project manager and superintendent of the Independence Hall, Samuel Reeves. Rather than discarding the beams, Reeves retained possession of the old timbers.

Provenance - Independence Hall

Completed in 1735 it took two years to build Independence Hall, home of the 1st Continental Congress and the Declaration of Independence and where the Constitution was debated and put to paper.

During the renovation of Independence Hall in 1897-98, 16 of the original beams holding up the floor on which the giants of the era debated the future of the 13 Colonies were replaced under the supervision of the project manager and superintendent of the Independence Hall, Samuel Reeves. Rather than discarding the beams, Reeves retained possession of the old timbers.

In 1912 Reeves sold the beams and other materials including wood interior railings, outer iron railings, and other materials to John S. McQuade a builder and member of the Philadelphia City Council for the purposes of cutting them up and making “relics”, but McQuade stored the beams for 12 years and in 1924 sold them to two brothers Walter and Clarence Deisroth owners of a paper box company in Philadelphia.

The Deisroth’s reduced some beams to 100,000 slivers and sold them as souvenirs during the Sesquicentennial Exposition of 1926.

In 1956 the Deisroth’s company went into bankruptcy and at auction Mr. Henry Gouse a retired sales engineer and the Mid-Atlantic Tennis Champion of the 1940s bought the wood at auction, along with what was left of the timbers, thousands of chips, and 20 gallons of sawdust, byproduct of producing the 100,000 slivers was included in the lot.

Grouse stored the beams and other materials in a barn on his property on the outskirts of Philadelphia where he made gavels out of some of the beams and presented them over the years to: President Eisenhower, President Nixon, Winston Churchill, Charles de Gaulle and other political leaders. Grouse also gave 4 of the beams to Independence Hall and the National Park Service, confirmed in a National Park Service letter acknowledging “the gift”.

In 1975 Gouse was in his 80s and his ex-wife “reluctantly” sold the remaining woodpile to an artist and attorney from whose estate Bob DeMartino and History Salvaged was able to acquire the remaining Witness Wood®.

Mrs. Grouse only sold the Witness Wood® because of the high cost of living and her economic situation, she simply could no longer afford to keep the timbers and sold the Witness Wood® with the understanding that it would not be desecrated.

The new owners subsequently cut up much of the wood again into slivers, producing thousands of history cards and memorabilia that were sold during the Bi-Centennial in 1976 all over the country and in many major department stores including Wannamaker’s Department Store of Philadelphia.

The remnant wood has dried out and has been deteriorating in storage since the 1970s until the History Salvaged acquisition and repurposing in 2010.

The Witness Wood® was later sold to Hardin Penworks, LLC in 2025 where it was stabilized and processed to make pens and knives from the historic material. Stadium Pen Blanks, a subsidiary of Hardin Penworks, LLC, has made the material available to their customers of historic relics.

The Magic Juice polishing system

SPB Magic Juice is the six-step numbered polishing compound system designed specifically for pen turners working with solid resin blanks, embedded-object casts, plastics, and CA or Craft Coat finishes. Each bottle represents a progressive grit that builds gloss from coarse cut to mirror shine on the lathe. The new numbered labels make the workflow easier to follow while the trusted water-based formula remains unchanged. This 4oz jumbo set gives high-volume turners or production shops enough compound to complete dozens of barrels without frequent reordering. Pen turners choose Magic Juice because it delivers consistent professional results on resin pen blanks where ordinary compounds fall short, turning a good finish into a true showpiece.

Progressive polishing matters because each step removes the micro-scratches left by the previous grade. Skipping steps or using the wrong order leaves swirl marks that ruin the final gloss. The system works exclusively on sealed surfaces, making it the go-to lathe polish once your resin or hybrid blank has been properly prepared.

What's in This Set

The 4oz jumbo set contains the complete six-bottle system (STEP #1 through STEP #6) in larger 4oz bottles. It is ideal for everyday production turning, teaching workshops, or any shop that finishes multiple resin or hybrid projects each week. Unlike smaller sample or 1oz sets, this size reduces refill frequency while still allowing precise control over each progressive step. High-volume turners appreciate the economy and the peace of mind that comes from having every grade on hand in generous quantities.

How to Polish with Magic Juice

Follow this proven lathe workflow for consistent high-gloss results on resin and sealed blanks.

• Prep: Wet-sand to 800–2000 grit (2000 preferred) before applying any compound.

• Lathe speed: Run the lathe between 2400–3000 RPM for optimal heat and cutting action.

• STEP #1–#6: Apply a pencil-eraser-sized dab from each bottle in numerical order. Use mild pressure for 20–60 seconds per step. Advance to the next bottle only when the surface feels noticeably smoother.

• Sealing: Porous or hybrid wood blanks must first be sealed with CA or Craft Coat before polishing with Magic Juice.

• Not for: Raw unfinished wood or friction-polish finishes.

• Storage: Magic Juice is water-based; do not allow the bottles to freeze.

Trusted by pen turners since the original formula launch, this water-based, non-freeze protected system delivers reliable results on the lathe every time. The larger 4oz bottles keep your workflow moving smoothly through multiple projects.

What to polish next

Once your barrels reach a high gloss with Magic Juice, explore matching materials from our collections. Try Pen blanks for classic resin and acrylic options, Hybrid blanks for wood-and-resin combinations, or Plastic sports blanks for stadium-seat and embed projects. Complete your next pen with quality components from Pen kits. For additional compound sizes and refills, browse the full Magic Juice collection and the broader Finishing Products range. The 4oz jumbo set keeps your workflow moving without interruption, letting you focus on turning rather than reordering supplies.

NEW LOOK!! Same great polish!!

Magic Juice now has an easier to follow step system of numbers for the bottles.

Magic Juice is available in 10ml Sample sets, 1oz sets, and 2oz sets. MJ is also available individually in 2oz bottles.

Get your Magic Juice holders HERE.

How to use:

Magic Juice (MJ) is best used as a polishing compound for solid resin materials and plastics. MJ may also be used to polish items with a CA (Cyanoacrylate), CC (Craft Coat), or other similar product finish. For best results of hybrid and worthless wood blanks, a sealing finish of CA, CC, or similar is needed before polishing with MJ.

Prepare your turned items by wet sanding up to a recommended 2000 grit, however stopping at 800 grit is acceptable. Using a lathe speed of 2400-3000 rpm, work through the six-bottle MJ set. Start with STEP #1 and work up the numbers, with STEP #6 being last. A pencil eraser sized amount is all that is needed from each bottle. Polish the sanded item with mild pressure for 20-60 seconds. You will notice a change of a mild grit to a smoother feel while polishing. That smoother feel is your indication to move to the next bottle.

MJ is not recommended for use on friction polish finishes or raw unfinished woods. Magic Juice is water based; do not allow it to freeze.

NEW LOOK!! Same great polish!!

Magic Juice now has an easier to follow step system of numbers for the bottles.

Magic Juice is available in 10ml Sample sets, 1oz sets, and 2oz sets. MJ is also available individually in 2oz bottles.

Get your Magic Juice holders HERE.

How to use:

Magic Juice (MJ) is best used as a polishing compound for solid resin materials and plastics. MJ may also be used to polish items with a CA (Cyanoacrylate), CC (Craft Coat), or other similar product finish. For best results of hybrid and worthless wood blanks, a sealing finish of CA, CC, or similar is needed before polishing with MJ.

Prepare your turned items by wet sanding up to a recommended 2000 grit, however stopping at 800 grit is acceptable. Using a lathe speed of 2400-3000 rpm, work through the six-bottle MJ set. Start with STEP #1 and work up the numbers, with STEP #6 being last. A pencil eraser sized amount is all that is needed from each bottle. Polish the sanded item with mild pressure for 20-60 seconds. You will notice a change of a mild grit to a smoother feel while polishing. That smoother feel is your indication to move to the next bottle.

MJ is not recommended for use on friction polish finishes or raw unfinished woods. Magic Juice is water based; do not allow it to freeze.

SPB Magic Juice Polishing Compound 10ml Sample Set – Professional Resin Pen Blanks Polish

Magic Juice 10ml Sample Set for Resin Pen Blanks
SPB Magic Juice is a complete, numbered 6-step polishing system designed specifically for resin pen blanks, embedded-object casts, plastics, hybrid blanks, and CA or Craft Coat finishes. This affordable 10ml sample set lets pen turners test the full professional workflow before committing to larger sizes. Perfect for achieving that high-gloss, mirror-like finish on your turned pens.

What's Included in the 10ml Magic Juice Set

You get six numbered bottles (STEP #1 through STEP #6) in updated, easy-to-follow packaging. Each 10ml bottle provides enough compound for multiple small projects, so you can experience the complete progression from coarse cutting to ultra-fine final polish.

How to Use Magic Juice for Flawless Results

1. Wet-sand your turned pen blank to 800–2000 grit (2000 grit recommended for best results).

2. Mount on the lathe at 2400–3000 RPM.

3. Apply a pencil-eraser-sized dab of compound.

4. Work each step for 20–60 seconds with mild pressure.

5. Progress to the next numbered bottle once the surface feels noticeably smoother.

Pro Tip: For porous, hybrid, or stabilized wood/resin blanks, apply a sealing finish like CA glue or Craft Coat first. Magic Juice excels on solid resin, plastics, and properly sealed surfaces. It is not recommended for raw wood or friction polishes. The formula is water-based—store above freezing.

Why Pen Turners Love Magic Juice

This system delivers professional results on resin pen blanks, sports memorabilia embeds, acrylics, and more. Whether you're finishing a single custom pen or batch-producing for sale, Magic Juice removes swirl marks, haze, and micro-scratches while building incredible depth and shine. Many turners pair it with Stadium Pen Blanks' premium resin and hybrid collections for showroom-quality pieces every time.

Benefits:

• Easy numbered steps eliminate guesswork

• Works on CA, Craft Coat, and similar finishes

• Affordable entry point with the 10ml sample set

• Scalable — upgrade to 1oz or 2oz sizes for high-volume turning

• Consistent, repeatable high-gloss results

Pair Magic Juice with Quality Blanks & Supplies

Elevate every project by combining Magic Juice with Stadium Pen Blanks resin casts, stabilized hybrids, and premium pen kits. Our blanks turn smoothly and polish beautifully with this system. Explore the full Magic Juice collection along with Craft Coat for the ultimate finishing workflow. Don’t forget a Magic Juice Bottle Holder System to keep your workspace organized.

Whether you're a beginner pen turner or seasoned pro, Magic Juice transforms good pens into stunning, eye-catching masterpieces. Customers consistently report faster polishing times and superior shine compared to traditional compounds.

Ready to take your resin pen blanks to the next level? Add the SPB Magic Juice 10ml Sample Set to your cart today and experience the difference professional polishing makes. In stock and ready to ship.

SPB Magic Juice delivers a complete numbered polishing system for resin pen blanks, embedded-object casts, plastics, and CA or CC finishes. The 10ml sample set gives pen turners an affordable way to test the full workflow before upgrading to larger sizes. This polish excels on pen blanks, plastic sports blanks, hybrid blanks, and resin embed casts. Finish your next project with matching pen kits and explore the full range in the Magic Juice collection.

Pre-Tubed "Barrel-Stave-Style" Wood Pen Blanks

Celebrate America’s 250th!

Anniversary Sale Limited-Time Pricing (themed for the USA 250th Anniversary):

• Jr Set: $165 → $125
• Full Gent: $165 → $125
• Sierra Clone: $85 → $65
• Bolt Action: $85 → $65
• Cigar Set: $165 → $125
• Navigator/Sedona/Tycoon: $165 → $125
• Custom Single Tube: $85 → $65
• Custom Size Double Tube Set: $165 → $125

Description

Celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial with our exclusive Pre-Tubed "Barrel-Stave-Style" Wood Pen Blanks. These special edition blanks feature a unique style of pen blank where "staves" are wrapped around a pen tubed and encased in black resin making premium wooden pre-tubed blank sets and single-tube options. 

Available Configurations:

• Double Tube Sets: Pre-tubed double tube sets for Jr Series - (12.5mm & 10.5mm Tubes),  Full Gent Series - (37/64" & 15/32" Tubes), Navigator/Tycoon/Sedona Series - (25/64" & 15/32" Tubes), or Cigar Series - (both 10mm Tubes) ready to turn pen blank sets.
• Single Tube blanks: Pre-tubed single-tube Sierra Clone Series (27/64" Tubes) or Bolt Action Series (3/8" Tubes) ready to turn pen blanks.
• Custom Sized: Pre-tubed single-tube blanks or double tube sets. Please specify tube size and kits used in the notes block at check out.

Craftsmanship:

Blanks are assembled with stabilized wood thins wrapped around and secured to the brass tube. These tubes are then cast in resin to ensure a smooth turning experience. All wood material is stabilized for enhanced durability and finish quality. Please allow up to two weeks for these pre-tubed orders; limited inventory is available.

Turning Experience:

These blanks turn smoothly, yielding a rich, natural wood finish that highlights the unique grain and the elegant wooden accent band. The special 250th Anniversary Jr Cap adds a bold patriotic statement to your finished pens.

Certificate of Authenticity:

Each Set includes a professionally designed Certificate of Authenticity printed on premium card stock, celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States, and a provenance history card.

Usage Information

Transform your blanks into showstoppers with these pro-level insights. Our upgraded V2 blanks boast finer shredded plastic for ultra-smooth turning and minimal chip-out. Dial in sharp carbide or HSS tools, crank speeds to 2,000–3,000 RPM, and take feather-light cuts (0.005–0.015 inches). Wet-sand from 220 to 2,000 grit, zap pin-holes with thin CA glue, and finish with Magic Juice polish for a mirror finish.

Timeline for delivery

Blanks are made to order and generally take 1-2 weeks for shipping.

The 3D Printed Star Insert is a precision accessory designed to create outstanding vertical resin pen blanks. This high-quality 3D printed piece fits directly into standard 3/4" PVC pipe, providing a stable centered channel that delivers consistent, professional results.

The star-shaped centering element keeps your resin pours perfectly aligned. The result is clean layered effects, dramatic swirls, beautiful color separations, and eye-catching mica shifts that make your finished pen blanks truly stand out.

Key Features:

• Precise 3/4" PVC Compatibility: Engineered to fit snugly inside Schedule 40 3/4" PVC pipe while maintaining excellent resin flow.
• Durable Construction: Printed with premium, resin-resistant filament that holds up to repeated casting sessions and cleans up easily.
• Star Centering Design: Ensures perfect alignment during vertical pours for even walls and high-quality blanks every time.
• Pressure Pot Rack Ready: Works seamlessly with our adjustable 2.5 gallon and 5 gallon pressure pot racks, creating a stable vertical casting setup that prevents tipping.
• Reusable & Production-Ready: Built tough for both hobby makers and serious production runs.

This Star Insert turns simple PVC pipe into an effective vertical casting tube. It solves the common problems of off-center pours, shifting inserts, and uneven results, helping you produce better, more consistent resin pen blanks with less waste.

Compatibility & Suggested Uses

Designed specifically for use with our 2.5 Gallon Mold Rack System and 5 Gallon Mold Rack System. Ideal for single-color blanks, multi-stage pours, galaxy effects, and mica-shift patterns. Pair with our resin, mica powders, and pressure pot accessories for a complete vertical casting station.

How to Use

1. Insert the 3D Printed Star Insert into your cut length of 3/4" PVC pipe.
2. Secure the assembly vertically in one of our adjustable pressure pot racks.
3. Pour resin down the centered channel and apply pressure as needed.
4. Allow full cure, demold, and turn your finished blank.

Why Makers Love This Product:

• Creates dramatic vertical pour effects that are hard to achieve with standard horizontal molds
• Pairs perfectly with Stadium Pen Blanks 2.5 gal and 5 gal adjustable mold racks
• Improves success rates on complex multi-color and layered blanks
• Great add-on that increases order value

• Affordable, reusable upgrade for your resin casting setup
  

Whether you’re just getting started with vertical casting or looking to scale up your output, the 3D Printed Star Insert is an essential addition to your resin setup. Pair it with our pressure pot racks, molds, and other accessories for the complete vertical pouring station.

(Pro tip: Order multiples — they make fantastic add-ons and are perfect for dedicated color-specific setups.)