Beginner penturning starter kit plus for MT2 lathes - free shipping in Canada

Beginner Starter Kit Plus for MT2 lathes – everything you need to make your first pens

Ready to get started in pen turning? The Beginner Starter Kit Plus includes the essential tools, accessories and materials to complete four pens and two key rings. Designed for wood lathes equipped with a Morse Taper 2 (MT2) headstock and tailstock, this comprehensive package is an excellent way to begin pen turning with quality components you'll continue to use long after your first projects.

Free ground shipping is included to Canadian addresses. Lathe not included.

What does the Beginner Starter Kit Plus include?

This starter kit includes:

• 2 Budget Fancy Slimline pen kits 
• 1 Budget key ring kits
• 1 Budget Secret Compartment key ring 
• 1 set of Darts
• Bushing set 1A (Budget Fancy Slimline, key ring, darts)
• Bushing set 98A (Budget Secret Compartment key ring)
• 7 mm brad point drill bit
• Premium pen mill cutter head + 7 mm premium pen mill shaft
• 7 exotic and domestic wood pen blanks (minimum 3/4" × 3/4" × 5" / 19 × 19 × 127 mm)
• Pen Master adjustable pen mandrel (MT2) + Pen Master NoFlex live centre (MT2)
• 1 oz E-Z Bond thick CA glue
• Baseplate wax
• Trial size bottle of friction polish
• Milescraft pen assembly press
• Pen Master Accu-Cut round carbide finisher
• Mirka Abranet sanding sheets (6 grains)
• Micro Mesh sanding sheets (9 grains)

No substitutions.

What can I make with this kit?

The materials included let you make 2 wooden pens, 2 wooden key rings and a set of three darts. You will also have tooling and accessories to make other kits; visit the How-to Guides & References section in our Learning Hub to find our bushing compatibility chart. The finished projects shown are representative only. The pen kits, blanks and other components included may differ from those shown.

Which lathes is this starter kit compatible with?

This starter kit is designed for wood lathes with a Morse Taper 2 (MT2) spindle. The included adjustable pen mandrel fits an MT2 spindle and is used with the supplied 1A bushings to turn the Slimline pen kits. If you're unsure whether your lathe uses Morse Taper 2 (MT2) or Morse Taper 1 (MT1), check the information sheet available under the Documents tab above before ordering.

Is this kit suitable for someone who has never turned a pen before?

Yes! This bundle is intended for beginners who have access to a suitable MT2 wood lathe and the necessary basic workshop equipment. Our Pen Turning 101 information sheet is a helpful resource for learning more about the tools, materials and techniques involved in making your first pens. You'll find this guide, along with information about Morse Taper sizes, under the Documents tab above.

Are there any shipping restrictions?

Yes. Because this kit contains CA glue and finishing products, it cannot be shipped by air. Ground shipping in Canada is free.

Price per starter kit in Canadian dollars.