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Just thought would share this picture as there was a post about using the Proxxon Mimi lathe for pens. As you can see my pen mandrill fits fine just used to make a pen and toothbrush handle work great.:thumbs:

Hi, I am totally new to turning & after going to a few wood turning demos, decided to buy a lathe...SIP01936 model. I know it is probably not the best spec...but for the money a cautious buy for the moment. Anyway, just thought I would leave a note to say Hi ? Mark

This is a Knurl GT stylus pen in gunmetal. The blank is called Silk Emerald Green, and is from PSI. This is for my friend who prefers a satin finish on his pens. Like I did before, I polished the blank as usual, then used 4/0 steel wool on it. I rubbed it with the steel wool both while it was...

Hi guys i need a bit of help here. im in the process in buying a new lathe ( currently use a proxxon db250 ) so i can make better pens and move onto kitless pens. My current lathe doesnt allow me to use many of the accessories needed so i decided to upgrade. lathe aside ive been looking at...

This looks a bargain for anyone within reach and £400 spare, I was sorely tempted myself but can't afford the divorce it would cause :sob: Metal lathe, Jet wood lathe, pedestal drill, chainsaw, scroll saw, router / table, petrol engine and misc other stuff, looks a bargain. everything must go...

Hey all! My brother is a wonderful woodworker in Tennessee, USA, and was my inspiration for wanting to learn how to turn wood on a lathe. Just bought a small lathe and interested in making pens, small items, etc. Been researching quite a bit, have "Pen Turner's Workbook" by Barry Gross...

Finally had enough money to buy a new lathe The last one was a Coronet Major in 1977! Anyone remember them? Very well made but not fantastic lathes They were really combination machines So I decided on a Jet 1221VS and what a fantastic lathe A real joy to use. Quite, confident and powerful Very...

Hi i have recently bought a CWL6 lathe from ebay. It comes with a live and dead center, i was wondering if anyone else has one of these lathes and can help me i am looking to get a 3 jaw chuck for it, but it has a 3/4UNC thread on the spindle. i have contacted Clarke and they do not make any...