Beginner MT1 Pen Starter Kit Plus - Free shipping in Canada

Beginner Starter Kit Plus for MT1 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 1 (MT1) 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 gold, 1 chrome)
1 Budget Streamline pen kit (antique silver)
1 Budget Comfort pen kit (chrome)
2 Budget key ring kits (1 gold, 1 chrome)
Bushing set 1A (Budget Fancy Slimline and key rings)
Bushing set 14A (Budget Streamline and Budget Comfort)
7 mm HSS twist drill bit
Premium pen mill cutter head
7 mm premium pen mill shaft
6 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
60 ml bottle of Mylands 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 4 wooden pens and 2 wooden key rings. You will also have tooling and accessories to make other 7 mm kits, including darts, key rings and more.

The finished projects shown are representative only. The pen kits, blanks and other components included may differ from those shown.

Will this fit my lathe?

This starter kit is designed for wood lathes equipped with Morse Taper 1 (MT1) headstock and tailstock tapers.

If you're unsure whether your lathe uses Morse Taper 1 or Morse Taper 2, see the information sheet in the Documents tab or click here. You'll also find our Pen Turning 101 guide, which is an excellent introduction to this rewarding hobby.

Price per starter kit in Canadian dollars.