wortheffort | Mandrel (Pen) Turning - Turning Basics #03 - Tools & Basics - Part One @wortheffort | Uploaded July 2021 | Updated October 2024, 3 minutes ago.
NOTE: Table of Content Quick Links Below

Mandrel/Pen Turning is a fantastic way to get into the woodturning realm and it's one of the few area in this woodworking realm where a newbie can progress quality wise quickly to compete with pros. Being able to market some of the first items you make is an easy way to subsidize this new hobby.

This section I knew would be a monster. But after editing it all together I recognized it was too long. So I broke it up into three videos. This first one covers many ways to accomplish specific tasks unique to mandrel (pen) turning.
----------------------------------------------------------
Archived Live Q&A for Lesson #03: COMING SOON (Will be recorded July 27th about 7pm CT)
----------------------------------------------------------
Coming Next: Spindle Turning
----------------------------------------------------------

Table of Content:
- Intro & Review: youtu.be/0o0QaGzA3uQ?t=142
- Mandrel Turning Tools: youtu.be/0o0QaGzA3uQ?t=449
- Product Placement in Video: youtu.be/0o0QaGzA3uQ?t=625
- The Mandrel: youtu.be/0o0QaGzA3uQ?t=723
- Morris Taper: youtu.be/0o0QaGzA3uQ?t=808
- Loading the Mandrel/Bushings: youtu.be/0o0QaGzA3uQ?t=1073
- Installing the Mandrel: youtu.be/0o0QaGzA3uQ?t=1272
- Live Center on Tail Stock: youtu.be/0o0QaGzA3uQ?t=1304
- Alternative Mandrels: youtu.be/0o0QaGzA3uQ?t=1640
- Drilling Hole: youtu.be/0o0QaGzA3uQ?t=1916
- Pen Press: youtu.be/0o0QaGzA3uQ?t=2249
- Blanks: youtu.be/0o0QaGzA3uQ?t=2421
- Pen Mills: youtu.be/0o0QaGzA3uQ?t=2676
- Gouges: youtu.be/0o0QaGzA3uQ?t=2905
- Wood: youtu.be/0o0QaGzA3uQ?t=3104
- All you really need: youtu.be/0o0QaGzA3uQ?t=3530
----------------------------------------------------------
Referenced Content:
- First Class: The Lathe - youtu.be/D02murKwCa4
- Second Class: Lathe Accessories - youtu.be/02XGD0Dbvro
- Prerequisite Course: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRWjFTaHniqM_evufe3c6qpGjIrmqWgd_
- 4 Cuts: youtu.be/KXzEjCorWO0
----------------------------------------------------------

This channel is based on the value for value proposition. We depend upon patrons like you to subsidize our efforts. The time away from the 'real work' that pays bills and opportunity loss of time with family are our biggest expenses.

So if you feel these videos and series are of value to you and others please consider shopping and patronizing these sites:
- wortheffort.com
- patreon.com/wortheffort
- squareup.com/market/wortheffort-woodworking-store (also for Donations)
- paypal.me/wortheffort for PayPal donations
- instagram.com/wortheffort_ww
- twitter.com/wortheffort_sg

----------------------------------------------------------
Tools & Material Used in this video:
* Associate Links (marked with an *): These are links to items from companies which have "associate programs" which means I'll earn a percentage or two on each sale. I'm not paid to "place" a link here. These are items I own and use which can be verified via 10 years of online content creation.
- NonAssociate Links (marked with a - ): no money/product exchange for referral

* Pen Blank Clamp: amzn.to/3wVtliC
* Pen Joiner/Press: amzn.to/3kDMW4o
- Woodpecker Pen Mandrel: woodpeck.com/ultra-shear-pen-mandrel-system.html
- Turning Kits & Blanks: bereahardwoods.com
- Turning Blanks and Tools: woodpeck.com
* Robert Sorby 3/4" Spindle Roughing Gouge: amzn.to/3iBCCqO
* Jacobs Chuck wt MT2 taper: amzn.to/3ziBaAz
* Cone Live Tailstock: amzn.to/36QAvKr
* Woodpecker Pen Mill Set: amzn.to/3kKWyKC
* Whiteside Pen Mill Set: amzn.to/3eGhOxt
- Berea Pen Mill Reamer Set: bereahardwoods.com/pen-kit/sets/pen-mill-reamer-set.html
* Rikon 10" Bandsaw: amzn.to/3d91u8m
- Ruth Niles Bottle Stoppers and Off Center Jig: nilesbottlestoppers.com
* Robust Tool Rest for 5/8" post: amzn.to/3trYB8y
* Links to MIDI, MINI lathes and chucks from ONEWAY: amazon.com/shop/wortheffort?listId=2H8YG874ZV5J8

Associates Link of other items such as Tool, Book, etc.... I already own/use in woodworking craft that are available on Amazon - amazon.com/shop/wortheffort