Monty
Group Buy Coordinator
How about this combo tool for the Jr pen maker?
The beginners lathe?
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CREID
Member
I think this is great. I do wish they would have put safety glasses on all the time. It even looks like the box cover shows a kid working without safety glasses. Other than that, I think it's a fantastic tool for kids.
leehljp
Member Liaison
Wow, something that makes my Taig look like a grown up! :biggrin:
I don't know how to take that. At some point, simplicity and low power cause things to be more difficult to master. It should teach patience, but I could see it working for one of my grandsons. Another one would not have the patience.
I don't know how to take that. At some point, simplicity and low power cause things to be more difficult to master. It should teach patience, but I could see it working for one of my grandsons. Another one would not have the patience.
bmachin
Member
I think you would be better off spending another $75 or so and buying the kid (even an 8 year old) a Harbor Freight Benchtop and some tooling so he can really make something.
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Bill
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mark james
IAP Collection, Curator
Maybe for the really young "little nippers", but for those that can be taught to handle a basic lathe - use a basic lathe!
Skie_M
Member
Spent 104 dollars after tax on my own mini benchtop woodworking lathe from harbor freight (after 25% off coupon)... Toss in the basic lathe tool set for 12 dollars, (already had a 1x30 belt sander for sharpening) and I was in business turning my first basic spindles and practicing techniques.
