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Would I be able to make pens on this lathe?

12" Wood Lathe - Craftsman

The woodsman

Yes,there are folks who turn pens on the monster lathes.Juat as long as you have the right chucks.

tribalwind

you could.
check that it doesn't have any run-out,and that the tailstock center lines up perfectly to the drive center.
i personally dont like the pipe-style lathe beds,seems like the tailstock and banjo/tool rest could have more play/slop
that way...do they twist out of center?or is there a groove in the back of the pipe or something?

there are brand new mini lathes that start around $100,like grizzly,variable speed too.


craftsman is kind of eh,..

edit:. i LOVE my jet mini,as do alot of people.its got a great rep..
i didnt suggest it as its 3x the price of this...worth every cent.

john lucas

The biggest problem with those lathes is the tailstock not lining up. I would save my money and get a jet mini or Rikon. You will get so much better quality from those it won't even compare to the Craftsman.