Hello all

I want to get into Pen making and I dont have tons of money to buy the best
equipment, so what is a good inexpensive lathe to start with for pens? How
is the JET pen lathe JPL358?


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Thanks,
Gregg

Gregg wrote:
Hello all

I want to get into Pen making and I dont have tons of money to buy
the best
equipment, so what is a good inexpensive lathe to start with for
pens? How
is the JET pen lathe JPL358?


--
Thanks,
Gregg

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Last time I looked, the Jet Pen Lathe was selling for about $139.00 and
a Jet Mini can be had for no more than $199.00 and as low as $159.00.
This, in MHO is a no brainer. I have used both and OWN the Jet Mini.
The ONLY thing you can do on the pen lathe and again in MHO Not AS WELL
as on the Jet Mini is turn pens.
The Other Bruce

Gregg wrote:
Hello all

I want to get into Pen making and I dont have tons of money to buy the best
equipment, so what is a good inexpensive lathe to start with for pens? How
is the JET pen lathe JPL358?


I have the Jet pen lathe. The tool rest is cheap and the weld can break
easy. The best bet is to go with a mini lathe. I also have a mini and
really like the way it works. I'd say go for the mini lathe. Even
though I am not happy with Jet's customer service at the moment, I still
bought the Jet mini lathe, it seems to be made strong and an extention
can be purchased later if the need arises to mak longer items.

Gregg wrote:

Hello all

I want to get into Pen making and I dont have tons of money to buy the
best equipment, so what is a good inexpensive lathe to start with for
pens? How is the JET pen lathe JPL358?




If you have a drill press, you might consider making it into a vertical
lathe (cost less than $10.00) and saving for a full size lathe.

Turning is addictive and you will eventually take the plunge.

Deb