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10-11-2009, 11:26 PM
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Pen lathe?
My fiancée has been watching along as I spend most of the time I am on the computer looking at wood turning videos and tools. Now she wants to turn pens. Since I am still figuring out what all I need, I'm not sure what she needs. We are figuring most of the stuff will be the same, just different sizes. I have found mini lathes that range from $120 to $300. I thought the craftsman would be decent but I'm not sure. Any suggestions?
 She had hardly any interest in wood when she bought my lathe for Valentine's. Now she is out there with me every time I am working on something. I made her this box that year. If she knew it would lead to all of this she would have just made me dinner. 
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#2
10-11-2009, 11:51 PM
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Jet mini and Rikon are good lathe for pen turning. If that is all she will do maybe a turncrafter pro. I would steer clear of Craftsman lathe. Just ask me. Warranty sucks and it was in the metal pile in a year. I have the Rikon for pen turning, bottle stoppers, mini birdhouses and ornaments. It has been a work horse.
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10-12-2009, 12:46 AM
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I agree with Bernie. Jet and Rikon are both good machines. I have a Jet mini set up just for pens.
Until the end of the month Woodcraft has the Rikon on sale. As far as tools, I use the same tools for pens as I do everything else. I also would stay away from the Craftsman. Dave
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10-12-2009, 1:45 AM
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A keeper
You better turn that fiancee into a wife pretty soon. She sounds like a real keeper.
 I've managed to keep the same wife for 46+ years, even tho she calls my antique tool collection 'junk'. I told her awhile back that I get to die first just so she has to deal with all my 'junk'. 
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#5
10-12-2009, 9:22 AM
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Take a look at some of the complete packages from Penn State and others. They usually provide all the tools you need to get started.
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#6
10-12-2009, 12:14 PM
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Lathes & Future Wife
Both can sign up for a class on learning how to turn pens at Woodcraft.They have the Rikon on sale right now,279.00 I think.I also will be signing up for a pen turning class----Carroll
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