Starting into penturning
Are you interested in making pens? We often get asked what it takes to start into the pen making hobby. Here are a few great resources that will answer many of your questions and get you on your way to making your first pen:
Penturning 101 info sheet - pen-making basics you need to know to get started
Our recommendations for tools - what's needed and what's nice to have
Below we offer a starter kit in the easy-to-make Slimline style. Each starter kit has everything you need to get started - five pen kits, five blanks, adjustable Morse Taper 1 or Morse Taper 2 mandrel, bushings, drill, premium pen mill pilot shaft and cutter head, glue, baseplate wax and finishing bars.
Common brands of lathes with Morse Taper 1:
Wen, Model 3421, available at Amazon, approx. price $315 CAD
Craftex, Model CX815, available at Busy Bee, approx price $315 CAD
Mophorn, Model 8x12in., available at Vevor, approx. price $232.99 CAD
King, Model KWL-813VS, widely available, approx. price $299.99 CAD
Shop Fox, Model W1704, available at Amazon, approx price $321 CAD
Common brands of lathes with Morse Taper 2:
King, Model KWL-1218VS, widely available , approx. price $699.99 CAD
King, Model KWL-1016C, widely available, approx. price $539 CAD
Laguna, Model LAGMLAREVO1216EVS, available at Tegs Tools, approx. price $1299 CAD
Craftex, Model CX801, available at Busy Bee, approx. price $519 CAD
Craftex, Model CX814, available at Busy Bee, approx. price $929 CAD
Rikon, Model 70150VSR, available at Lee Valley, approx. price $850 CAD
Rikon, Model 70-100, available at Lee Valley, approx. price $499 CAD
Rikon, Model 70-220VST, available at Lee Valley, approx. price $949 CAD
Wen, Model WEN 34034, available at Amazon, approx. price $1265 CAD
NOTE: information current as of March 2022; lathes listed here are for information only and is not considered an endorsement.
Beginner MT1 Pen Starter Kit Plus including free shipping in Canada
Beginner MT1 Starter Kit Plus including free shipping in Canada |
BEG-SK-PLUS-MT1
CAD $427.28
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Beginner MT2 Pen Starter Kit Plus including free shipping in Canada
Beginner MT2 Starter Kit Plus including free shipping in Canada |
BEG-SK-PLUS-MT2
CAD $436.43
CAD $324.99 (Save 26%)