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Turncrafter PRO Starter Set
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Code: TCLPROXX
Price:$239.95
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Catalog: http://www.pennstateind.com/catalog/p/049.htm
This new lathe sets a new standard in economy and features for midi lathes. The basic lathe includes a bed with
an 18" turning capacity that can be expanded up to 40" with the extension
bed option. Turn baseball bats, table legs and banister spindles with the added
capacity. With cast iron construction and a powerful 1/2 HP motor - the TurnCrafterPro
will provide you with years of quality turning.
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Great starter set! Making pens in no time
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02/13/2008 - by Timothy Dennis from Woodstock, GA US
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I did a lot of research before choosing the Turncrafter starter set. As someone who was just getting started I wanted to get everything as quickly and cost-effectively as possible and found this to be a great deal that gave me everything I needed to start turning pens. The lathe runs smoothly and my pens come out great - unless I mess them up!
The only suggetion I would have is to improve the manual that comes with this lathe. Since it is marketed to beginners it needs to have more detailed setup instructions, if you get this you will need some familiarity with lathes to get it up and going, very poor setup instructions. I still have one part that I don't know what to do with!
All-in-all, the lathe is fantastic, an excellent purchase.
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Turncrafter Pro Review
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06/19/2007 - by David Rayle from Troy, IL US
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I received my Turncrafter Pro lathe and pen making starter kit for Christmas. I had no previous turning experience and was able to make a pen worth keeping on my first try. I have turned about fifteen pens since then and have been practicing spindle turning to get more familiar with how different lathe chisels work. On the negative side, the tail stock locking mechanism did not work properly out of the box, but a rep in customer support told me how to adjust it and it has been fine since. Additonally, the chisels that come with the starter kit appear to be low quality, but are adequate enough to get acquainted with turning. If you are considering buying a lathe and have no turning experience make sure you read up on sharpening as this is a little talked about area for beginners that goes hand in hand with turning. You will have to sharpen your tools on a very regular basis, sometimes during a single project. Make sure if you get the lathe that you also have a way to sharpen your tools.
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Thanks for this product
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05/03/2007 - by Joel Ackerman from Rock Hill, SC
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Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have been turning wood for many years, and own two large lathes. I recently started turning a lot of small pieces for friends and decided to get a small lathe and play with some pens.I settled on your Turncrafter Pro, because I really didn't want to make a large investment and it seemed to have the features I required.The lathe arrived in only 3 days and when I opened it,I was pleasantly pleased.This was no toy, it was solid and well built. The alignment between headstock and tailstock was "perfect", something that I have not found on more expensive units.It ran quiet and true, with virtually no vibration.I set in a small hickory block and it showed enough power to work with easily and quickly.I also purchased a pen starter kit and again found everything complete and of good quality, especially the mandrel which I was afraid might be one of those cheap ones. I enjoyed the very informative video that came with it. I will highly recommend this unit for both novice and experienced turners and look forward to doing additional business with Penn State Ind.
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Great Order
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03/17/2007 - by Harold Stewart from Granbury, TX US
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Received my Procrafter lathe and starter kit in a very timely manner. Have never had a lathe or done wood turning, but shortly after receiving my order and watching the DVD, I made my first pencil for my Grandson and it came out very nice. Will be making pen and pencil sets for my kids and Grandkids for Christmas. Great service and great product. Will be ordering all my supplies from PSI.
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Great Experience
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02/16/2007 - by Ken Kingery from Shreveport, Louisiana
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I just wanted to let you know, that yesterday I received my lathe & starter combo I had ordered last week. I just finished my first pen & pencil kits, and I am ecstatic at how they turned out! Since this is all new to me, I was'nt sure what to expect.I must say - Thank You - everything has far exceeded my expectations. The materials and equipment are top notch, and your customer service and help desk people were quick to reply to my questions. I will definitely be ordering all of my supplies from you! Please pass along my best wishes to everyone for having a great company.
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