Pen turning

[Dalboy]

I want to have a go at pen turning whats the essential equipment needed and is it a good idea to buy a kit such as the one Stile and Bates sell. Are there any other companies that sell starter kits

 

[greggy]

hiya dalboy, you will need,,
a pen mandrell
a pen kit
bushings to go with the penkit
a printed set of instructions for the penkit
a bottle of medium ca glue to glue in the brass tubes
a barell trimmer, to make the ends of your blanks square
some pen blanks min size 3/4 x3/4 x 5 1/2 inches long
normal turning tools
and of course something for the finish.
all these you can get from turners-retreat.
for the sake of a phone call they will advise you and not rip you off. hope this helps.

 

[stevebuk]

hello there
if you dont use greggys suggestion you could always try here:
http://www.theturnersworkshop.co.uk/
good prices and a great chap to talk to..

 

[Dalboy]

Thanks for the reply guys will try them both. Just trying to get an idea to start with makes it easier when I start to ask questions of the supplier about their products

 

[Argee]

I wrote a tutorial page which may help you. It's here if you get the time.

Ray

 

[hog&bodge]

I wrote a tutorial page which may help you. It's here if you get the time.

Ray

Thanks for the tutorial Argee it is great when members take the time
to make a good working tutorial and chuck in some good tips and hints.
I have booked marked it... :lol:
alex

 

[Dalboy]

I wrote a tutorial page which may help you. It's here if you get the time.

Argee thanks for that very useful. Just sat and read it now all I need to do is go and buy the bits needed then start turning