Good Morning to all. I am new to IAP and sorta new to pen turning. Sorta because I have made about a dozen or so so far. Not new to wood working as such but never owned a lathe. I borrowed a friends Carba-Tec which is likely the first one sold by Penn State. Very small but amazing functional for these small items. My late mentor did a lot of turning on Wegner and Delta lathes. I am considering a Delta midi I see around online and from Home Depot online. Variable speed is definitely a must for pens in my opinion. I am already trying suggestions from here on why the CA finish is crazing on my pens. (likely operator error) I am a DAV from Viet Nam and I am now a retired engineer do have some time to piddle with these things. Enjoy the challenge and like to keep my brain working to ward off the "old timers" syndrome.
Dave Clink
Dave Clink
