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This may seem like a silly question, but I'm still a rookie at this.
What equipment do I need to begin to turn pens? I'm a novice turner. Up until now I've been turning on a $99 special from Harbor Freight at my Dad's shop. I've made some nice rattles and a few ugly bowls.
As a graduation present my folks got me a Jet mini-lathe. I also own a small 3-wheel bandsaw (garage sale special) and an old grinder.
So, I'd like to make two lists.
1. Mandatory items to turn pens correctly.
2. Nice to have stuff.
Here's what I have on the lists.
1. Mandrels (#2MT)
Pen kits
pen mill - to square blank to the tube, right?
sand paper
micro mesh
super glue - is there more than one kind used?
finishes
2.
Table saw
Also, how do you drill the blanks? Most small drill presses don't have the clearance to drill through a 6 inch blank.
Again, any help you can offer is greatly appreciated. BTW, I'm moving next week to suburban Detroit, so if anyone on this site is in the area, and would be willing to let me observe and learn I sure be grateful.
Paul sends...
What equipment do I need to begin to turn pens? I'm a novice turner. Up until now I've been turning on a $99 special from Harbor Freight at my Dad's shop. I've made some nice rattles and a few ugly bowls.
As a graduation present my folks got me a Jet mini-lathe. I also own a small 3-wheel bandsaw (garage sale special) and an old grinder.
So, I'd like to make two lists.
1. Mandatory items to turn pens correctly.
2. Nice to have stuff.
Here's what I have on the lists.
1. Mandrels (#2MT)
Pen kits
pen mill - to square blank to the tube, right?
sand paper
micro mesh
super glue - is there more than one kind used?
finishes
2.
Table saw
Also, how do you drill the blanks? Most small drill presses don't have the clearance to drill through a 6 inch blank.
Again, any help you can offer is greatly appreciated. BTW, I'm moving next week to suburban Detroit, so if anyone on this site is in the area, and would be willing to let me observe and learn I sure be grateful.
Paul sends...