xpaperman 719 Posted August 1, 2015 I feel like a neewbie all over again..... with the harbor freight lathe.... do you have to buy some other parts or kit to attach the wood for pens? It looks like it is set up for like bowls or cups on one end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dawn's Design 403 Posted August 1, 2015 You have to have what is called a mandrel.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dawn's Design 403 Posted August 25, 2015 Finally got my first pen turned. Revised 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 25, 2015 nice from what I can see in the little picture = from that picture looks like it would double as a skinny plumb bob 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dawn's Design 403 Posted August 25, 2015 That should be better. It's made from African ebony. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 25, 2015 much better - nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 393 Posted August 25, 2015 You turn on the back porch? Please let us know what the wife says/does when you turn your first deer antler!!! Bwaahahaha Seriously, a deer antler makes a beautiful pen. Cal 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knucklehead 530 Posted August 26, 2015 I want a lathe. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT57 135 Posted August 26, 2015 S T O P !!!!!!!!!!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dawn's Design 403 Posted December 15, 2015 Wanted to update this. I still love turning pens on my lathe. But the latest things are duck calls. I can't stop. Im a quack head!!! These 3 are some acrilyk that I ordered from a guy in Arkansas... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dawn's Design 403 Posted December 15, 2015 These are spalted maple and a piece that Im not sure of. It was gave to me by a guy in Alabama... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperman 719 Posted December 15, 2015 Had to post those pics..... didn't you.... just haaaaaaad to post em. Nevermind...... I am not asking any questions, I am just going to bed...... (those look great btw!) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crome 53 Posted December 15, 2015 Just got me another lathe and a new cart built for it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crome 53 Posted December 15, 2015 A couple rod grips. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperman 719 Posted December 15, 2015 Son of a B$%^& those rod handles look great and i could retire just doing those out here.... I live on the lake and everyone here is a fisherman. I think I need to block myself from this thread..... can I do that? LOL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busterbay 326 Posted December 15, 2015 A couple rod grips. Nice 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DNA_Vinyl 262 Posted December 17, 2015 It doesn't look like something Id be into but man it looks cool. Nice work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.png.fd3dfc71f0026622cea65dda87cc7ebf.thumb.png.b5e8df929bddb40fa01d5dc34d85eccf.png)