Quick and dirty wood lathe

[Alchymist]

Suffering from the age old problem (no money for toys), decided to build instead of buy. Emphasis on quick, cheap and looks unimportant. Just has to work.

Here's a link to the complete build thread:
http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f2/alchymists-pen-lathe-build-pic-heavy-53142/

 

[starnovice]

Nice lathe especially for turning pens.

I also like your avatar. I was assigned to SAC HQ when they converted it to StratCOM

 

[Alchymist]

Nice lathe especially for turning pens.

I also like your avatar. I was assigned to SAC HQ when they converted it to StratCOM

Thanks. SAC duty was 39th Bomb Squadron, (originally 4135 Strat Wing), '60-64.

First 4 pens off the lathe:

 

[cwelkie]

I think it looks fabulous! You've provided a reminder to use my brains and hands more and my pocket book less.
Your journey was about making pens - not about owning a special lathe. Good on ya!
Thanks for sharing.
Charlie

 

[ConductorX]

Beautiful work.

Thanks for your service!

"G"