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Thank you for this site! I got into pen turning due to inheriting a lathe and some supplies from my brother. He had been a turner for years but sadly passed two years ago. He left me his lathe, tools, and some kits. This hobby is my meditation. It has become what I do not for the money but for...

hello all, looking forward to learning here. i'm brand new to this, haven't even tried to turn my first pen. i'm going to start with wood -- i'm thinking a single barrel with a rollerball nose cone. i don't like the idea of dealing with springs -- and i do prefer rollerballs. my goal is to 3d...

Hey everyone! I am a teacher at an Independent STEM school in southwest Ohio. At the end of every year, teachers create a new course called "STEMmersion". This course is a 10-day immersive experience for students in grades 6-11 and is the highlight of everyone's school year. This year, I am...

Hi, I am new to pen turning and want to buy my first lathe. I am looking at an Excelsior mini. It only comes as the machine. What other parts do I need ie chuck, tailstock, mandrel etc. Also where is the best place to buy? Finally what size tool rest works best, 4” or 6”? Thanks so much for...