CoastalRyan
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Its been 16 years since I've turned a pen or even used a lathe so I'm not 100% green but I'm far enough removed from wood working that I know I could benefit from some help putting together a comprehensive list of what I'll need to get started. I basically have nothing as of now so this list needs to be as complete as possible.
I will be purchasing everything at once. I'm coming in at right around 1,900. I don't have a set budget but I want to make prudent and smart purchases.
I've searched and read for awhile now so I could compile at least the basics but I know there has to be things I'm missing and I'm sure it'll be obvious to you guys.
I need criticisms, suggestions, additions or subtractions for my list. Is there a better place, better product, better maker or better price somewhere else?
Lathe - Delta 46-460 - 679.00
I get the impression that this is one of my better choices for under 800 or 1K dollars. I would like a little diversity with my lathe and some room to grow...possibly bowl work or other midsize projects. Amazon was the best price I could find.
Delta Industrial 46-460 12-1/2-Inch Variable-Speed Midi Lathe - Amazon.com
2nd Choice - Nova Comet II Midi Lathe
NOVA Comet II Midi Lathe
Drill Press - Northern Tools Industrial Drill Press - 240.00 + 50.00 Drill Bits
Again I wanted some room to grow here. I'm seeing less than a 100 dollar difference between something smaller and something larger. So I'm going a bit bigger.
Northern Industrial Floor Drill Press — 16-Speed, 3/4 HP | Drill Presses| Northern Tool + Equipment
Buffer Wheel - Wel-Bilt Benchtop Nothern Tool - 89.99
I'm clueless on quality buffers. Can't help but think I can do better here.
FREE SHIPPING — Wel-Bilt Benchtop Buffer — 3/4 HP, 8in. Dia. Wheel | Polishers Sanders| Northern Tool + Equipment
WoodTurningz had a number of things on this page that I think I would need.
Tools & Accessories - WoodTurningz
Centering Vise for drilling blanks - 47.95
Milescraft Pen Press - 48.95
#1 & #2 Morse Taper Mandrel - 16.95 X 2
Live Center - If I choose to go that route 17.95 X 2
Pliers and Punch Set - 27.50
Universal Mandrel for Delta Lathe - 17.50
HSS Chisel Set - 79.95 - I have no idea if this is quality or not. I do know that HSS blades are preferred.
Amazon.com: PSI Woodworking LCSIXW High Speed Steel Wood Lathe Chisel Turning Set, 6-Piece: Home Improvement
Barrel Trimmer/Cleaner - 34.99
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=18001&site=ROCKLER
Needle File Set - 7.00
Amazon.com: TEKTON 6655 Needle File Set, 10-Piece: Home Improvement
Band Saw Alternative - 179.99 - I was surprised at how expensive Band Saws are. It would be nice to be able to cut both wood and metal but I can't help but wonder if something diverse like this would be okay at both but great at neither.
Blade Runner with Wall Mount-RK7321 at The Home Depot
Klutch Disk Sander Northern Tool - 159.99
FREE SHIPPING — Klutch Disc Sander — 12in., 1 HP | Polishers Sanders| Northern Tool + Equipment
Finishing Supplies - 150.00 - I don't really know how I'll be finishing my work. I figure I'd experiment with different methods before deciding which I feel the best about.
I'm leaving pen kits and wood off for now because I was going to decide at a later point what styles I'd be interested in starting with.
I will be purchasing everything at once. I'm coming in at right around 1,900. I don't have a set budget but I want to make prudent and smart purchases.
I've searched and read for awhile now so I could compile at least the basics but I know there has to be things I'm missing and I'm sure it'll be obvious to you guys.
I need criticisms, suggestions, additions or subtractions for my list. Is there a better place, better product, better maker or better price somewhere else?
Lathe - Delta 46-460 - 679.00
I get the impression that this is one of my better choices for under 800 or 1K dollars. I would like a little diversity with my lathe and some room to grow...possibly bowl work or other midsize projects. Amazon was the best price I could find.
Delta Industrial 46-460 12-1/2-Inch Variable-Speed Midi Lathe - Amazon.com
2nd Choice - Nova Comet II Midi Lathe
NOVA Comet II Midi Lathe
Drill Press - Northern Tools Industrial Drill Press - 240.00 + 50.00 Drill Bits
Again I wanted some room to grow here. I'm seeing less than a 100 dollar difference between something smaller and something larger. So I'm going a bit bigger.
Northern Industrial Floor Drill Press — 16-Speed, 3/4 HP | Drill Presses| Northern Tool + Equipment
Buffer Wheel - Wel-Bilt Benchtop Nothern Tool - 89.99
I'm clueless on quality buffers. Can't help but think I can do better here.
FREE SHIPPING — Wel-Bilt Benchtop Buffer — 3/4 HP, 8in. Dia. Wheel | Polishers Sanders| Northern Tool + Equipment
WoodTurningz had a number of things on this page that I think I would need.
Tools & Accessories - WoodTurningz
Centering Vise for drilling blanks - 47.95
Milescraft Pen Press - 48.95
#1 & #2 Morse Taper Mandrel - 16.95 X 2
Live Center - If I choose to go that route 17.95 X 2
Pliers and Punch Set - 27.50
Universal Mandrel for Delta Lathe - 17.50
HSS Chisel Set - 79.95 - I have no idea if this is quality or not. I do know that HSS blades are preferred.
Amazon.com: PSI Woodworking LCSIXW High Speed Steel Wood Lathe Chisel Turning Set, 6-Piece: Home Improvement
Barrel Trimmer/Cleaner - 34.99
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=18001&site=ROCKLER
Needle File Set - 7.00
Amazon.com: TEKTON 6655 Needle File Set, 10-Piece: Home Improvement
Band Saw Alternative - 179.99 - I was surprised at how expensive Band Saws are. It would be nice to be able to cut both wood and metal but I can't help but wonder if something diverse like this would be okay at both but great at neither.
Blade Runner with Wall Mount-RK7321 at The Home Depot
Klutch Disk Sander Northern Tool - 159.99
FREE SHIPPING — Klutch Disc Sander — 12in., 1 HP | Polishers Sanders| Northern Tool + Equipment
Finishing Supplies - 150.00 - I don't really know how I'll be finishing my work. I figure I'd experiment with different methods before deciding which I feel the best about.
I'm leaving pen kits and wood off for now because I was going to decide at a later point what styles I'd be interested in starting with.