Getting started making pen blanks
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Got any sycamore in the mix?  Quarter saw it's a very pretty wood.

Second the vote for craigslist.  Lots of good lathes, vintage and recent, show up.

And once you start turning you'll never look at a piece of wood the same way again
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Pen state industries ia another good place for supplies. The also have an excellent video on turning pins to help you get started.

Tom
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