First time demonstrating

[Gary G]

Norm B (Bluewing92) came by the shop tonight to visit and have me show him how to make a pen. We spent an enjoyable evening while we worked through the selection, design, and production stages of pen-making.
Tonight, I did the actual production; next time Norm makes the pen while I offer advice and tips if necessary.
This is what got made:

Chrome slimline dressed in segmented curly, lightly bird's eyed hard maple with black walnut accents.
Finished with a skew, followed by CA, walnut oil & CA, MM 1500 thru 12000, and buffed out with plastic polish.
The main question is What kinda lathe will he end up getting?
8-O

Gary

 

[cskipper]

Great pen. He'll probably get the kind you have.

 

[bluewing92]

Still teetering. Will see what my attempts and results bring. Then of course there is the family finance officer to contend with.:BangHead:

He has a big Griz and I don't have room for a big bear in my garage/shop.

Thanks again for your patience and information. Had a great time.:eusa_danc

 

[MikeH]

I've got a Rikon Mini and I love it. It is small enough to move out of the way, but big enough to do what I want. I've also used a Jet Mini and it was also a very nice lathe.

Are you looking for a full size or mini? The mini's run right around $250.

Just my .02

 

[bluewing92]

Mike, thanks for the input. If I get a lathe it will be in the mini category. Something that I can move around and don’t have to dedicate space for.

Gary had mentioned the Rikon and the Jet. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with PSI lathes, since the are somewhat less expensive or is this one of those cases you get what you pay for?

Thank

 

[Gary G]

Thanks for visiting, I had a great time as well. And from your WN post, it sounds like the Finance officer isn't going to object. ;-)

...or is this one of those cases you get what you pay for?

That's almost always the case and I think the ratio goes up with new equipment. I'd be watching the local craigslists and the like.

Gary

 

[jeff...]

(Lost in Space Voice On) Danger Will Robinson, Danger (Lost in Space Voice Off)

 

[toolman]

I've got a Rikon Mini and I love it. It is small enough to move out of the way, but big enough to do what I want. I've also used a Jet Mini and it was also a very nice lathe.

Are you looking for a full size or mini? The mini's run right around $250.

Just my .02

My first lathe was $100.00 It is like the HF lathe ( not the Mini ). I made one pen, It came out great. But when I would screw the tail stock up it would bow the lathe!! So I went to Woocraft and got me a Rikon Mini. I love it!!!!!! Check them out the Jet is a good one to.

Oh yes Another one heading down the DARK SIDE!!!!