mecompco
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So I've read through pretty much this whole metal lathe forum and didn't find much on actually turning pens. I've got an Atlas 12x36 and have so far only done straight pens. I don't have a tool rest for chisels, so am using a cutter in the tool post.
My question for those (if any) using similar equipment is how do you turn tapered pens?
Do you just adjust the tool depth as you cut? Do you turn the ends to the proper diameter and sand the taper(s)?
Thanks for any advice!
Regards,
Michael
My question for those (if any) using similar equipment is how do you turn tapered pens?
Do you just adjust the tool depth as you cut? Do you turn the ends to the proper diameter and sand the taper(s)?
Thanks for any advice!
Regards,
Michael