Basic Wood Pen Turning-The Slimline Part 6

[Jdlikefood]

So I started on mine and I am almost done turning it, and it looks really rough and choppy, is this normal? Will sanding fix it? I only use the gouge and it's my first time.

[arrlmember]

Instead of super glue, have you tried epoxy? The gunsmith supply houses (eg. Brownells or MidwayUSA) sell bedding & stock repair kits in either thin, runny or thick types. The advantages are not only strength, but also the colors included with the kit that can be mixed to match the color of the wood.

[nathaniel21085]

iam just starting out,what type of lathe should i buy i want to get heavy into this

[johnrob281]

@nathaniel21085

Thanks for watching my videos and for the comments. There are several lathes to consider, I'd suggest looking at Jet or Delta for starters.

John

[ColoradoHermit]

Pretty neat trick to finish the polishing there at the end.