What Tools Do I Need To Start Turning Pens - Pen turning On The Cheap
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- čas přidán 19. 01. 2023
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Below are links to the tools I used in this video, or similar tools that will perform the same job. “As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.”
Minimal Tools Used in This video:
Barracuda Chuck: amzn.to/3whaj8E
#2 MT 60 Degree Live Center - amzn.to/36F27Qg
1/8” Parting Tool - amzn.to/37H3W09
#2 MT Jacobs Chuck - amzn.to/38rwDOU
#2 Mandrel Saver - amzn.to/2XiEdYb
Turning Sandpaper - amzn.to/2RziHLP
Other Tools:
Blank Prep:
Rikon 10” Bandsaw - amzn.to/3eOULP8 (Craftsman not available)
Blank Cutting Jig - www.turnerswarehouse.com/?ref... (Search for Blank Cutting Jig.)
Blank Centering Jig - amzn.to/2S4fC7r
Machinist Square - amzn.to/3gM6BQb
Deburring Tool - amzn.to/3UlMJ45
Drill Press - amzn.to/3cUrwJl
Drill Vise - amzn.to/34Yv4aC
Pen Tube Insertion Tool - amzn.to/3bLeGfW Play Doh - amzn.to/2xTUw4V
Epoxy - amzn.to/2VOaTYI
Craft Sticks - amzn.to/2KrrHQ5
Barrel Trimmer - amzn.to/36nUQpb
9” Delta Disk Sander - amzn.to/2yINGiA (Craftsman was not available)
9” x 150 grit replacement sandpaper disks - amzn.to/2Y1U0fO
Abrasive Disk Cleaner - amzn.to/3D3HtLX
Rafter Square - amzn.to/2Xo4bcy
2” C-Clamp - amzn.to/3aBstoj
Sanding Jig - www.turnerswarehouse.com/?ref... (Search for Sanding Jig)
Jewelers File - amzn.to/3bRN5Jp
3/8” Bottle Brushes - amzn.to/3eNOhjJ
Turning Accessories:
#1 MT 60 Degree Drive Center -
#2 MT 60 Degree Drive Center - amzn.to/2TmpUzB
#160 MT Degree Live Center - amzn.to/38U6Sqs
#1 Mandrel Saver - amzn.to/2Tu6LfZ
Tools:
¾” Roughing Gouge - amzn.to/2uGkpDM
¾” Skew - amzn.to/35ozkSV
Detail Gouge - amzn.to/37Gmz4o
Chucks:
#1 MT Jacobs Chuck - amzn.to/38oxhfL
Collet Chuck Set - amzn.to/37e6gf0
Collet for 3/4” Stock (Not Included in set with chuck) - amzn.to/2RAikAv
26 piece set of E-32 Spring Collets - amzn.to/39GYI5K
Nova Chuck - amzn.to/2W3v1YG
Nova Mini Jaw Set - amzn.to/2vVzNN8
Bits Taps & Dies Starter Bits - amzn.to/36blqjN
27/64” Drill Bit - amzn.to/2VxDBOX
Drill Bit Set - amzn.to/3apKt6d
M10 x 1 Die - amzn.to/33cd7EG
M10 x 1 Tap - amzn.to/33670S6
M13 x .8 Die - M13 x .8 Tap - Tap & Die Set - amzn.to/38oxFLf
#1 MT - Tap & Die Tool Holder - amzn.to/3awtFtY
#2 MT Tap & Die Tool Holder - amzn.to/2NJu4zK
Sharpening: Rikon Slow Speed Grinder - amzn.to/2TIq2LR
200 Grit CBN Wheel - www.woodturnerswonders.com (Call For Proper Fit: (678) 400-8181)
Wolverine Sharpening System - amzn.to/2xMPZBp
Dust Collection: Dust Deputy - amzn.to/3cdxOUF
Dust Right Lathe Dust Collection - amzn.to/2Pvd2pW
Craftsman 16 Gallon Shop Vac - amzn.to/2T6Nz8w
Finishing:
100 Grit Sandpaper - amzn.to/2zm5twl
Zona Paper - www.turnerswarehouse.com/?ref... (Search for Zona)
Non-Stick Bushings - amzn.to/392M5l4
Penn State Thin C/A Glue PKCAFIN www.pennstateind.com
Starbond Aerosol Activator - amzn.to/3832Fjr
Starbond Medium C/A Glue - amzn.to/2T5zMif
Micro Mesh Pads - amzn.to/2GFigKU
Renaissance Wax - amzn.to/2I3Zb5O
Buffing Wheels - amzn.to/2teAz6D
Milescraft Pen Press - amzn.to/32zjn8Z
Metal Lathe:
0000 Steel Wool - amzn.to/30Mr9M0
½” Aluminum Rod - amzn.to/3at0Ej1
1/2” HDPE Rod - amzn.to/30EyTiU
Mineral Oil - amzn.to/2v7NQ1A
Brushes for Mineral Oil - amzn.to/2TCREl0
Digital Calipers - amzn.to/2NLuJ3t
HSS Cutting Steel - amzn.to/2RBM8Nm
HSS Parting Blade - amzn.to/3auoIC8
Punch Tool - amzn.to/2XXClpD
Metal Marking Tool - amzn.to/37o7Gnr
Other:
#1 MT Taper Mate Morse Taper Cleaner - www.woodturnerscatalog.com
#2 MT Taper Mate Morse Taper Cleaner - www.woodturnerscatalog.com
7/16” Wrench - amzn.to/3ePikr6
Acetone - amzn.to/2yovew5
Nitrile Gloves - amzn.to/2TIpNjV
Parker Ink Refill (Black) - amzn.to/2REsVux
Parker Ink Refill (Blue) - amzn.to/2TFsLp4
Parker Refills with Springs (Black) - amzn.to/319RW4O
Thin Rip Jig for Table Saw and Router Table: amzn.to/2wl3WFU
Pen Disassembly Soft Grip Pliers - amzn.to/32wWeUG
Tip for slightly beyond the "beginner" stages: After you've spent some time (and not a lot of money) using sandpaper to smooth out your pens, and you decide to continue turning, ditch the sand paper for Abranet or similar mesh-backed abrasives. It doesn't clog up like sandpaper, and you use WAAAY less of it.
My late Uncle was a wood worker for close to 60 plus years and I inherited most of his shop and tools and one box had a brand new unused Mini Pen Lathe with all the tools and Chucks along with boxes and boxes of Pen blanks of all types of wood both foreign and domestic plus several more boxes of Pen kits still in the bags. I have a nice 2 car garage to start my shop up in the Spring if I can just get the initial want of making some Pens and other things because I also have more wood and slabs then I can store. I'm almost 70 now which is a good time to get started but will end up giving or selling a lot of these woods.
This is awsesome! The old adage says the first pen costs $1,000 and this video shows that it doesn't have to cost quite that much.
Great information for a new turner. Another tip is buying a starter pack of pen kits. They come with at least 4 pen kits, the drill bit and bushings. I did this when I first started.
Barracuda Chuck costs $260 here in Germany :(
Might be good safety to pull your sleeves up when turning.
Don't forget,the lathe is an excellent assembly press aswell Bob!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎
I started with a penn state lathe starter kit. I still use the lathe as my pen press with some nylon inserts for the morris taper on each end.
Always good to know the minimum tools needed to finish a project and a good idea on how to teach new guys to make a pen without breaking tbe bank at start-up
When I started, I watched a lot of your videos. This is a great revisit on the topic. No need for refinement on the video. It’s perfect.
Thank u for your advice!!
Awesome job explaining the process and minimal tools needed.
Your timing is soooo perfect, you can't imagine. Thank you!
Thanks Bob it reminded me how I started out and much I've advanced. Keep up the good work.
This came out with perfect timing! My GF got me a lathe for Christmas and I've been staring at the equipment I thought I needed while I save up for it... I already have some of that and can afford the rest... to the pen kits! Lol
Hi Bob, Lots of good info in this video. I think you will inspire a lot of people, thanks.
Hi Bob, This is the best video I have seen to get someone into pen turning.
Great stuff as always Bob
Great video. Some excellent tips. I have been turning for 4 months but no pens so far. A neighbor friend has been selling pens her son makes. Now, she wants me to teach her how to make pens because her son is so slow. I will make her memorize your video. Then she'll have some basic knowledge.
I’ve been turning pins for years. I’m not sure why I haven’t run across your videos before just a few Weeks ago.