Pen Turning Initial Shopping List
so thats what, 550$ and change? how many pens you gotta sell or make to
justify that? you might do better to get a real lathe that you can use for other things. or a drill press, or even just a motor. you can make a jig with two skateboard bearings, turn the drill press on its side, and just go that route for a few pens... jig like this. capital x is skate bearings inserted into wood, lower x is the wood jig. xxx xxx xxx xxx Xxx xxX Xx rod through bearings to take lateral load off motor --- xX threaded rod to power Xxx xxX xxx xxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx if you want, i can draw up a nice picture and post it to the bin group. ya im crazy, but it just seems like quite a bit of money just to make pens. ive done tons of turning on a jig just like this one that i made attached to a drill press. just my 2 cents... randy "Benjamin T. Kindt" wrote in message om... Hi, I'm about to make the plunge into the pen turning hobby, and I thought I'd post my initial shopping list here to get some feedback. Am I going overboard? Am I forgetting anything important? Many thanks in advance. Here's my list: JET 708351VS/JML-1014VS Variable Speed Mini Lathe, $299 (plus $25 off at Amazon this month). I'm not sure if VS is that important, but I thought I'd go for it rather than regretting not getting it later. JET JML-S Adjustable Mini Lathe Stand, $119.99. I don't yet have a good workbench, so this seems like it would work well. JET 709160 3-Piece Pen Turning Chisel Set, $79.99 Mandrel Set #2 MT, Penn State, $15.70 EEE-Ultra Shine Paste Wax, Penn State, $14.35 Shellawax Cream, 300ml Jar, Penn State, $20.55 4 Grit Sandpaper set, Penn State, $19.95 Plus wood blanks and pen kits. I figure I'll start with pre-drilled blanks so as to save on the cost of a drill press. I have access to a bandsaw if needed as well. Thanks again! Ben |
Pen Turning Initial Shopping List
i give up on ascii art.. it always blows up on me..
sorry. |
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