On Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:17:00 -0600, BumHead wrote:

Got a Grizzley mini lathe for X'mas. QUESTION IS..... WHAT ELSE DO I
NEED TO GET TO MAKE PENS.
wood is not a problem. I have bunches of scrap from other
projects. Walnut, white and red oak, cedar, maple. I have some
large limbs from a pecan tree, and several pieces of mesquite large
enough for pens. Any suggestions or advice would be more than
welcome.
Beside the metal parts for the pens, what tools and accessories
do I need to buy? Good reliable sources would also be appreciated.

Minimum would be a decent pen mandrel, a spindle or bowl gouge and a SHARP
skew..
Thick CA glue and best to also have medium & thin on hand..
Speaking of on hand, some CA solvent or acetone handy..

Lots of sand paper in grits from 150 to 800, higher if wanted.. some pen folks
sand to 2,000 or higher.. Maybe some friction polish, or the real deal is a
buffing system..

Friction polish:
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=3238

Glue; (recommend other, less expensive brands)
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=346

The mandrel that I use:

http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/st..._mandrel?Args=

http://tinyurl.com/2suamu

Beat buffing system, IMHO:
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...90,43040,43042

I have a word doc done by a friend of mine, Pens the easy way, by a friend in
NY.. Email if you'd like a copy..

You might also want to watch this video:
http://www.pennstateind.com/store/getting-started.html
Also, Penn State Ind is a good source of pens kits and accessories


mac

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