Steve in KC
Member
Hello all. I'm a newbee poster, but been lurking for quite a while.
I currently have a lathe with a 3/4" 16TPI threading and want to know where to go for the best deal on getting started in pens. I've found pennstate's starter kit, but that includes epoxy, pre-shaped blanks, barrel trimmer, etc for about $60ish bucks. I can get a #1 MT mandrel kit for a few bucks cheaper.
Questions:
Is there a one-stop shop kit that I can get that would include the following?
5-10 pen/pencil kits
appropriate drill bit
barrel trimmer
pen press
CA glue in thick and thin
Also, is it better to have a MT mandrel or a screw on type?
Just looking for the best bang for my buck.
Thanks.
I currently have a lathe with a 3/4" 16TPI threading and want to know where to go for the best deal on getting started in pens. I've found pennstate's starter kit, but that includes epoxy, pre-shaped blanks, barrel trimmer, etc for about $60ish bucks. I can get a #1 MT mandrel kit for a few bucks cheaper.
Questions:
Is there a one-stop shop kit that I can get that would include the following?
5-10 pen/pencil kits
appropriate drill bit
barrel trimmer
pen press
CA glue in thick and thin
Also, is it better to have a MT mandrel or a screw on type?
Just looking for the best bang for my buck.
Thanks.