sdemars
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Hello, I am a "Newbie" who has been lurking and occasionally commenting on things I am familiar with.
What I am in need of is comments and suggestions on tools & materials needed for pen turning.
As you will see on my list, I have covered everything pretty well, but I know there will be things I am missing.
Also what is very important to me is specific info . . . as to what to buy and what to stay away from . . .
Lathe - JET 1014 (Have one for the wife and one for me)
Pen vise - (Have a Rockler now with a PH Design on order)
Pen press - (Have Harbor Freight 1 ton Arbor Press)
Grinder (Have Delta 8" Variable Speed grinder 1725 to 3450 RPM
Grinding wheels (Have stock 60 grit white wheel & 36 grit that has to go, suggestions for best replacement)
tool rest for mini - is stock OK?
Mandrels - yes we want to start out with a mandrel . . . .later maybe turn without . . .
adjustable pen mandrel or non-adjustable?
bushings - do you use with both adjustable & non-adjustable mandrel . . . do they come with the pen kits or do you keep different sizes on hand
barrel trimmer - what size -
barrel trimmer pilot shafts - what about several pilot shafts vs. turning bushing to accommodate a standard?
drill bits - type & sizes?
60 degree revolving center - do you use this for turning with a mandrel & turning without a mandrel?
60 degree revolving center - who makes the best one for pen turning?
turning tools - suggestions definitely needed?
pen tube insertion tool?
organizer boxes?
pen disassembler tool?
abrasive rolls?
friction polish?
polish?
wax?
glue?
blanks - best type of wood to learn with?
pen kits - best to start out with?
Book - Turning Pens & Pencils by Kip & Rex?
DVD 1 & 2 by Kip & Rex?
OK, what did I forget?
What I am in need of is comments and suggestions on tools & materials needed for pen turning.
As you will see on my list, I have covered everything pretty well, but I know there will be things I am missing.
Also what is very important to me is specific info . . . as to what to buy and what to stay away from . . .
Lathe - JET 1014 (Have one for the wife and one for me)
Pen vise - (Have a Rockler now with a PH Design on order)
Pen press - (Have Harbor Freight 1 ton Arbor Press)
Grinder (Have Delta 8" Variable Speed grinder 1725 to 3450 RPM
Grinding wheels (Have stock 60 grit white wheel & 36 grit that has to go, suggestions for best replacement)
tool rest for mini - is stock OK?
Mandrels - yes we want to start out with a mandrel . . . .later maybe turn without . . .
adjustable pen mandrel or non-adjustable?
bushings - do you use with both adjustable & non-adjustable mandrel . . . do they come with the pen kits or do you keep different sizes on hand
barrel trimmer - what size -
barrel trimmer pilot shafts - what about several pilot shafts vs. turning bushing to accommodate a standard?
drill bits - type & sizes?
60 degree revolving center - do you use this for turning with a mandrel & turning without a mandrel?
60 degree revolving center - who makes the best one for pen turning?
turning tools - suggestions definitely needed?
pen tube insertion tool?
organizer boxes?
pen disassembler tool?
abrasive rolls?
friction polish?
polish?
wax?
glue?
blanks - best type of wood to learn with?
pen kits - best to start out with?
Book - Turning Pens & Pencils by Kip & Rex?
DVD 1 & 2 by Kip & Rex?
OK, what did I forget?