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  1. #1
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    Default Making pens again

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

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

    and cost $489

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    Bought from H&F

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    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

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