Best products from r/PenTurning
We found 8 comments on r/PenTurning discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 8 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Milescraft 1097 ToolStand - Drill Press Stand (compatible with Dremel),Black
- Sturdy metal head fits most Dremel style rotary tools
- Spring loaded metal rack and pinion gearing for smoothe controlled drilling
- Scale with depth stop allows precised depth control and repeatability
- The steel 13-1/2″ support column of the ToolStand, fits securely into a 6″ x 6″ formed steel base plate whose surface and mounting platforms have been planed to ensure a level work surface
- Lock tools in horizontal position for hands free use
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2. PSI Woodworking CSC3000C Barracuda Wood Lathe Key Chuck System
- Includes: (1) Barracuda2 chuck body, (4) self-centering jaw sets, (1) woodworm screw chuck, (1) spindle adapter, (1) gear key, (1) Allen wrench, (8) screws, (1) storage case
- Barracuda2 chuck body is 3. 5" Diameter and weighs 2.60 lbs. ; pre-threaded to 1" X 8TPI and includes 3/4" X 16TPI spindle adapter
- #1 step jaws: 3/32" To 1-3/8" & 11/16" To 2-3/8"; #2 round jaws: 7/8" To 1-1/2" &1-1/4" To 2"; #3 wide bowl jaws: 3-1/16" To 4-3/8"; pin jaws: 1" To 2-1/4"
- With the variety of included jaws, The CSC3000C will mount most turning projects onto your Lathe; including bowls, spindles, pens, other small turning projects, and much more
- This is a C-Series Chuck; Compatible with all additional C-Series Jaws and accessories: 7-3/4" Jumbo Flat Jaws (CJAWFJ2), 5" Small Flat Jaws (CJAWFJ1), Set of 2 Alligator Jaws (LCALJAWS), Pen Blank Drilling Jaws (CJAWPEN), 8-1/4" Super Finishing Jaws (CJAWXL), and more!
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3. PSI Woodworking Products TM32 1/2-Inch Drill Chuck with #2 Morse Taper Arbor (1/2" 2MT)
- Includes the 1/2" Drill Chuck, #2 Morse Taper Arbor, and Jaw Tightening Key
- This 3-Jaw Chuck will mount into the headstock or tailstock of any lathe that accepts #2MT accessories
- The #2MT Arbor accepts 1/4" x 20tpi draw bolt; Draw bolt not included
- Removes easily with knock out bar
- Great for holding drill bits, small turnings, dowels, pen mandrel shafts, and much more
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4. PSI Woodworking CJAWPEN Pen Blank Drilling Jaws For "C" Series PSI Lathe Chucks
- Will hold a large variety of blank sizes depending on which chuck you attach these jaws.
- Eliminates the need to purchase a separate new chuck for blank drilling.
- Converts your existing chuck fast and easy.
- Inexpensive and accurate.
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5. Barrel Trimmer Cutter Kit Pen Makers Turning Tool 7mm 8mm 3/8" 10mm
- Will hold a large variety of blank sizes depending on which chuck you attach these jaws.
- Eliminates the need to purchase a separate new chuck for blank drilling.
- Converts your existing chuck fast and easy.
- Inexpensive and accurate.
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6. PSI Woodworking PKMS2SET Pen Mandrel Saver Package, 2 Morse Taper (2MT)
Includes 7mm drill bit, (5) 7mm bushings, #2MT mandrel saver tailstock center, & #2MT basic mandrel.Perfect system to avoid bent mandrel shafts and ruining the point on your live center.System adapts to the length of your project.No need for the knurled nut that sometimes gets lost, misplaced, or st...
7. PSI Woodworking PKMBCM2 Turn Between Centers Mandrel System #2MT
Turn more accurate, consistent, and concentric pen barrelsNo mandrel shaft to bendIncludes a #2MT headstock insert and a live #2MT tailstock insertEach insert has a 7mm pin to mount bushingsFor #2 Morse taper lathes
The bare minimum setup from my perspective would be:
That's about the bare minimum I think. I'm not endorsing any of the brands I linked to here. They're just in there for reference. The lack of a drill press would probably cause you the most problems, but you'll survive ;)
I hope that helps!
I just picked this up. PSI Woodworking PKMBCM2 Turn Between Centers Mandrel System #2MT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y9265T1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_HN81BbT92R0EW I'm liking it so far
Nope. Cheap HSS tools did the job! Took a while, u wasn't too bad to turn, actually. I don't think there are different aluminum hardnesses, the listing I bought it from didn't mention that.
Remington Industries 0.50RD6061T6511-10 1/2" Diameter, 6061 Aluminum Round Rod, 10" Length, T6511, Extruded, 0.50" Diameter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HUBBRDA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rL4TCbH90YHTW