Super Pen Making Starter Set with Turncrafter Commander 8 in. Variable Speed Midi Lathe
Product Description
Meet the Turncrafter 8in. Variable Speed Mini Lathe! It may be small in size, but it is a total powerhouse! A great solution to all your small woodturning needs, it handles projects up to 8in. in diameter and 14in. in length with total ease. Looking to turn pens, seam rippers, bottle stoppers and pizza cutters? Or maybe whip up a few small bowls or peppermills? This lathe has got you covered! It is not just affordable, it is worth every penny. And the best part? It packs professional-grade power in a compact form. With standout features like a powerful 1/3 HP motor and full cast iron construction, it promises ultimate stability and vibration-free turning and is easy to move around the shop. Includes a FREE drilling chuck to drill blanks up to 3 1/2in. long and a 5/8in. x 6in. long toolrest, makes this lathe not just agile, but astonishingly versatile. Take your turning to the next level with variable speed controls with digital readout from 300 to 3000 RPM. Plus find a precise 1in. x 8tpi spindle on the headstock and #2 Morse Taper on the headstock and tailstock. All backed by a reassuring 3-year warranty. Features:
- 8in. diameter swing and 14in. length between centers
- Digital readout lets you work at precise speeds
- Vary speeds from 300-3000 RPM for shaping or finishing
- SBC microprocessor technology delivers pinpoint control and reliability
- Powerful 1/3HP motor, 110V
- #2 Morse Taper on Headstock and Tailstock
- 1in x 8tpi spindle on the headstock
- Sturdy cast iron construction
- 3 Year Warranty
- FREE drilling chuck for drilling blanks up to 3 1/2in. long
- 3" faceplate
- #2MT Spur Center
- Heavy Duty Tailstock Center
- 4 prong spur center
- 5/8in. x 6in. long toolrest
| Item # | Quantity | Description |
| TCL8VS | 1 | Turncrafter Commander 8" Swing Variable Midi Lathe |
| PK-PENxx | 20(Assorted) | Slimline Pen Kits |
| PKCP80xx | 3 (Assorted) | Bolt Action Pen Kits with 3/8"drill bit, & bushings |
| PKWXxxx | 3 ea | 3/4" x 5" Exotic Hardwood Pen Blanks for Bolt Action Pen Kits |
| PKM-FLC | 1set | #2 MT Pen Mandrel w/7mm drill bit and bushings mounts blanks onto lathe |
| PKMWR | 1set | Pen Mandrel Wrenches |
| LCWIZ | 1 | Benjamin's Best Carbide Wizard 3 Piece Chisel Set |
| CSCPENCHK | 1 | Lathe mounted drilling chuck for drilling blanks on lathe |
| TM32 | 1 | Tailstock Drill Chuck for drilling blanks on lathe |
| PK-EZx | 40 (Assorted) | Pre-Drilled EZ Blanks - 40 blanks makes 20 slimline kits |
| PKGLUE61 | 1 | 1oz Pen Maker's CA for gluing wood into barrels |
| PKGLUE9 | 1 | 2oz CA accelerator |
| PKTRIM7 | 1 | 7mm Barrel Trimmer to square barrels for assembly |
| PKTINT | 1 | Pen Tube Insertion Tool to insert glued tube into drilled blank |
| PKSPSET5 | 1 | 5 Grit Sandpaper Set |
| PKSWAX | 1 | 250ml Shellawax Finish |
| PKPRESSXL | 1 | Pen Assembly Press to press parts together |
| DVD | 1 | Pen Making DVD - a how-to guide for Pen Making |
| Specification | Description |
| Nominal Voltage: | 110-120V |
| Material Type: | Cast Iron |
| Footprint: | 26-3/8 X 6-11/16 |
| Speed (RPM): | Pulley 1: 300 RPM - 1800 RPM Pulley 2: 470 RPM - 3000RPM |
| Headstock Thread: | 1 x 8tpi |
| Headstock Taper: | #2MT |
| Tailstock Taper: | #2MT |
| Swing over Bed: | 8in |
| Tool Post Diameter: | 5/8in |
| Overall Length: | 26-3/4in |
| Category: | Mini and Midi Lathes |
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