Been lurking here awhile. Getting a Delta 46-460 next week. Need some insight on where to get tools and pen kits to start. Thanks for any assistance.
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Ted Hollenbach
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Welcome to the crew. Tools there are lots of places.
https://thompsonlathetools.com/ is my choice for gouges
https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/ is a good place for kits and tools
https://www.packardwoodworks.com/ Also a good tool place
As to pen kits there are lots of places and most of the ones I have came from Woodcraft
If you have more specific questions after you look just chime in. You also might want to look for a club near you and get direct advise and demos to watch probably on Zoom right now.
https://thompsonlathetools.com/ is my choice for gouges
https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/ is a good place for kits and tools
https://www.packardwoodworks.com/ Also a good tool place
As to pen kits there are lots of places and most of the ones I have came from Woodcraft
If you have more specific questions after you look just chime in. You also might want to look for a club near you and get direct advise and demos to watch probably on Zoom right now.
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Welcome to the AAW forum, Ted. Here are a couple more places to get pen making supplies:
Penn State Industries
Berea Hardwoods
Penn State Industries
Berea Hardwoods
Penn State also has a line of very acceptable value priced tools, Benjamins Best. The M2 steel is good. They also have a lot of pen making accessories. I am not a fan of their Barracuda chucks though. You will need a way to sharpen tools.
Welcome to the forum. I'm fortunate to have a Woodcraft store nearby. Penn State offers more of a selection of specialty pen kits. Doug is correct, you need sharp tools.
Welcome to the Forum. You will get a better response if you post this on the general woodturning sub-forum. This one is mainly for introductions. We would like to hear a bit more about you..
Welcome to the Forum, Ted. I agree with all the above on Pen supplies. You will enjoy pen making Ted and it's a good place to start. I made pens for several years then I progressed to making bowls, vases and other items. You will get a great deal of knowledge from some of the country's most talented turner's.