I got a bit of extra money back from my GI Bill last week and asked SWMBO if I could get a new tool. When she asked what I wanted to get, I mumbled jokingly, "A lathe." Much to my surprise, she said ok. The only restrictions were that I had to keep the price of the lathe and the tools to a relatively small amount.
I did some research and found a lathe in my price range with tools included. I went to the Penn State Industries website and ordered the Turncrafter Commander 10" mini-lathe (I plan on making alot of pens and smaller items) with the necessary tools, all in one easy package.
I haven't stumbled into the dark side, I have gone running straight into the darkness. I am looking forward to using the spinny thing to make cool objects for friends and family (and some to sell). I am going to strive to reach even a little of the skill of some of you guys on here, even if it takes me many many years to get there.
Pictures will follow when the package arrives and also after I complete my first projects. I have plenty of inspiration from this site, now I just need to put in the perspiration to get them done.
Matt in Jacksonville
I did some research and found a lathe in my price range with tools included. I went to the Penn State Industries website and ordered the Turncrafter Commander 10" mini-lathe (I plan on making alot of pens and smaller items) with the necessary tools, all in one easy package.
I haven't stumbled into the dark side, I have gone running straight into the darkness. I am looking forward to using the spinny thing to make cool objects for friends and family (and some to sell). I am going to strive to reach even a little of the skill of some of you guys on here, even if it takes me many many years to get there.
Pictures will follow when the package arrives and also after I complete my first projects. I have plenty of inspiration from this site, now I just need to put in the perspiration to get them done.
Matt in Jacksonville