BoswellMoore@knology
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I guess first I would like to say Hello to everybody.
Making pens is just something I have wanted to do for years. I had a lathe as a teenager about 40 years ago. Made some bowls and little things like that. Haven't touched one since. I decided to jump in with both feet and I bought a Central Machinery 8"x 12" variable speed mini-lathe. I had a 25% off coupon so it was just over $100 with shipping. Haven't even opened it. That is as far as I've gotten. Money is a bit tight as I am raising a grandson while daughter is overseas with USAF. I knew I would have to buy things a little at a time before I could get started but I don't even really know what I need to buy! I know not the most sensible way to get started so after I got the lathe I decided to join IAP and ask some questions. I know I need a good book on the subject and several pieces of equipment. I would appreciate any advice on what to read and what equipment I need. Lathe is just a basic one, not even any cutting tools. I have the normal hand tools and hand power tools that most homeowners have.
If you have time Thanks and if not, I understand.
Boswell
Making pens is just something I have wanted to do for years. I had a lathe as a teenager about 40 years ago. Made some bowls and little things like that. Haven't touched one since. I decided to jump in with both feet and I bought a Central Machinery 8"x 12" variable speed mini-lathe. I had a 25% off coupon so it was just over $100 with shipping. Haven't even opened it. That is as far as I've gotten. Money is a bit tight as I am raising a grandson while daughter is overseas with USAF. I knew I would have to buy things a little at a time before I could get started but I don't even really know what I need to buy! I know not the most sensible way to get started so after I got the lathe I decided to join IAP and ask some questions. I know I need a good book on the subject and several pieces of equipment. I would appreciate any advice on what to read and what equipment I need. Lathe is just a basic one, not even any cutting tools. I have the normal hand tools and hand power tools that most homeowners have.
If you have time Thanks and if not, I understand.
Boswell