Foneguy Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Never really been a woodworking guy, but decided I needed a new hobby. As you probably have seen in my previous posts, I've setup a pretty nice little shop. Starting to churn out some good looking pens. Other items soon to follow. Most important , it's keeping me busy and relaxed at the same time ........ 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Good, if it's not relaxing that would defeat the the very purpose of the hobby lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlas2000 Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 For never being a woodworking kind of guy, you obviously catch on quickly. Nice looking pens. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryS Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 The pens look good!! I've turned some pens. They are fun to do!! Great job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted September 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Thanks !! It's been fun ... Sure does kill some time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWagWorkshop Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Right On! Pens look great! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Awesome job Buddy. I can't wait to get my new shop up in running and turn some again! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 You're gonna be a busy man Chris, however we do expect a play by play of that new shop ....lol Thanks guys !!! In the middle of turning one right now for my dad (84)... So he can do his puzzles in style .... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Nice work bro! A lathe is next on my list after a table saw.Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWagWorkshop Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 What lathe did you buy? And are you using carbide turning tools, or regular ones, that need constant sharpening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted October 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 It's a house brand lathe from penn state industries. 10" with extension length available up to 36" long. using regular tools, picked up a rikon low speed grinder and wolverine jig for sharpening, works good . Maybe some carbide tools in the future 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Very Cool. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordraw Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Nothing like some shop time to get the blood flowing. Nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted October 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Thanks Guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugnut1 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Nice work Foneguy. I got a lathe a few years ago and wasn't sure how much I would use or enjoy it. It is really nice to be able to take a piece of wood and have something useful and beautiful completed in anywhere from 45 minutes to a few hours. My biggest concern was making and keeping my tools sharp. Now that is handled, I find turning a joy, but its not where I spend a lot of my time. I hope to dive back into it again this winter. Keep up the great work and keep sharing your projects. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaljunkie Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 Nice workmanship! I got into making pens a few months ago because I had to down size my tools for apartment living in the big city. Pens are fun to make and everyone in the family loves them as gifts. I also picked up a inexpensive laser engraver and made the pens more personal. Now try your hand at small bowls, toy tops and ring boxes for variety. I included a few pics of my latest projects, all done with a cheap mini lathe. Hope you guy's like them. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted October 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 17 hours ago, metaljunkie said: Nice workmanship! I got into making pens a few months ago because I had to down size my tools for apartment living in the big city. Pens are fun to make and everyone in the family loves them as gifts. I also picked up a inexpensive laser engraver and made the pens more personal. Now try your hand at small bowls, toy tops and ring boxes for variety. I included a few pics of my latest projects, all done with a cheap mini lathe. Hope you guy's like them. Very nice ...... more info on laser engraver please ..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 On 9/16/2016 at 7:50 PM, Foneguy said: it's keeping me busy and relaxed at the same time ........ awesome job Foneguy..... just remember......... without wood it's just working........ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaljunkie Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 I picked up the laser engraver from Amazon, for about $110.00. It was a pain setting up the software, but does a good job on small items like pens, and small boxes. I included a picture of a pen I made for my daughter so you can get an idea of the engraving ability. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 On 10/13/2016 at 4:38 PM, metaljunkie said: Nice workmanship! I got into making pens a few months ago because I had to down size my tools for apartment living in the big city. Pens are fun to make and everyone in the family loves them as gifts. I also picked up a inexpensive laser engraver and made the pens more personal. Now try your hand at small bowls, toy tops and ring boxes for variety. I included a few pics of my latest projects, all done with a cheap mini lathe. Hope you guy's like them. Wow how did you turn those flowers!?? Very cool projects I like the laser engraving too 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaljunkie Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaljunkie Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 Turning flowers is a trade secret, ha ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWagWorkshop Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 WOW, I was just browsing lathe tool sharpeners, those things cost almost twice the price of a mini-lathe, then you can spend another $400 just for the jig system to go with that $400 sharpener. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 I've been thinking of getting one of these and a new grinder. Way cheaper. http://www.woodcraft.com/product/125676/oneway-wolverine-grinding-jig.aspx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWagWorkshop Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 6 hours ago, ChrisK said: I've been thinking of getting one of these and a new grinder. Way cheaper. http://www.woodcraft.com/product/125676/oneway-wolverine-grinding-jig.aspx Oh cool! Thank You for sharing, I see One-Way has some other jigs also, way cheaper sharping this way. Even if one was to buy CBN wheel to put on the grinder. This is what I was originally looking at - https://www.amazon.com/TORMEK-T-4-Magnum-Package-Sharpening/dp/B00NO4QSFA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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