Making pens again [Archive]

steve r

30th September 2018, 01:27 PM

Haven’t touched pens for a couple of years, so knocked up a couple this morning but I have realised that a mini lathe must be easier to do pens on. Are the cheaper ($400) type mini/midi lathes ok for pens.
2 X maple 1 X emu berry

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mature one

1st October 2018, 07:01 AM

I have a sub $500 mini lathe from woodcraft and have done over a hundred pens no problem

Fumbler

1st October 2018, 01:36 PM

This is my midi lathe, and perfect for pens, EVS, reversible,

and cost $489

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Bought from H&F

Dorno

23rd December 2018, 08:08 PM

My first lathe I got about 10 years ago was a Carbetec Midi lathe that cost me under $300 and although I have graduated from that lathe it is still going strong and has done plenty of pens