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I am excited, I have purchased a Nova 3 chuck. I have never attempted to turn anything so this will be my first attempt. I think will will try something simple, can someone tell me if making ink pens are simple and easy item to start with?

for turning pen see the following link

Shopsmith’s Hands OnLine Woodworking Academy WebCast
Premier Season – Webcast #8

http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... g_Pens.htm

you can get a Wood Lathe Pen Turning Mandrel 5/8" Shopsmith from e-bay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wood-Lathe-Pen ... xy87tSF3Yi

you could use a Nova chuck but it would be easier using the pen turning mandrel

the Nova chuck is better for larger pieces than pens

I think I'd go with Bud Vase - Twig Pot - Weed Pot all names for the same thing. They are about the cheapest thing you can turn since you are looking for branches from trees that people have cut down or branched and they are free.

Here are a couple of links to get you started.

http://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/viewt ... ot#p214953

http://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/gener ... 19571.html

http://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/viewt ... ot#p248120

If you have questions let us know.

Ed

Hi there!

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