sean.brock
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ok after many attempts (2 or 3) to get a decent 2nd hand lathe, i've given up (for now).
Initially i was wanting to make pens and then move up in size once i got the hang of it.
I have seen some small lathes going quite cheap, but what do i need for pen turning ie can anyone recommend a decent little (cheap ish) pen lathe. am i rgith in thinking they're the portable type.
I've already got some pen blanks, thanks to a very kind person on the forum, so i just need to get the workings and mandrels. and obviously the lathe.
i looked at this page http://www.chronos.ltd.uk/acatalog/Clar ... athes.html
could i get the smaller of the 2 lathes (20") and then upgrade with the parts below
Initially i was wanting to make pens and then move up in size once i got the hang of it.
I have seen some small lathes going quite cheap, but what do i need for pen turning ie can anyone recommend a decent little (cheap ish) pen lathe. am i rgith in thinking they're the portable type.
I've already got some pen blanks, thanks to a very kind person on the forum, so i just need to get the workings and mandrels. and obviously the lathe.
i looked at this page http://www.chronos.ltd.uk/acatalog/Clar ... athes.html
could i get the smaller of the 2 lathes (20") and then upgrade with the parts below