Shop tour

I have had some people ask recently about what equipment I use and what is needed to make pens.  There is a ton of information out there and many videos on Youtube about getting tooled up for making component set pens and "kitless" pens.  Below are some pictures of my basement workshop to give an idea of how I setup my shop for penmaking and the tools I use.  I will preface by saying that I am a tool nut and have way too many tools. I am by no means saying that my shop is what is needed to make pens. It is more like what a crazy person uses to make pens.

If anyone would like details or links to a product let me know.

Lathes

Jet mini 1014 wood lathe
LMS 5350 metal lathe

Other tools I use for penmaking

Rikon 10" Band Saw
Nova Drill Press
Sawstop Table Saw
Rikon Dust Collector
Rikon Air Handler
Festool HEPA Vac
Byrnes Mini Table Saw
Byrnes Thickness Sander
King Industries Scroll Saw
Rikon Disc and Belt Sander
PSI mini disc sander
Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer
10W Laser Engraver ( Soon adding a stronger fiber laser in 2024)
Jewelry-making tools for trim ring making

For casting and stabilizing wood

Turntex stabilizing chamber
CAT 5-gallon pressure pot
Rolair air compressor
Robinair vacuum pump
Lab oven for drying and curing pieces