Neck turning. What to buy?

[joshb]

Thinking about starting to neck turn. Who sells good tools, maybe not the best$$$$$$? What are the basic tools to start with? Bare bones, to do the job.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

K&m sells the stuff you need

 

[lawrence97]

21st century, PMA, Sinclair and K&M are all good with the first two I mentioned being my top pick.

 

[Preacher]

My K&M stuff has served me well for lots of years...

 

[nmjwolf]

K&M gets my vote as well.

 

[Pappy42]

I have K&M and Sinclair. Yes they both serve the purpose. My first choice is always the K&M.

 

[joshb]

OK! Looked at K&m what's the deal with the carbide cutter for the turning cutter shaft? Is that for the donut? Do I need that?

 

[Dusty Stevens]

No you dont need or want that. There wont be a donut there and all it does is mangle the inside of the necks

 

[joshb]

Thanks, Dusty. Josh.

 

[mikecr]

I abandoned K&M for Sinclair.
I believe PMA designed the Sinclair system, and they've since stepped it up a bit.

 

[Dos XX]

I know you said bare bones, and you didn't say what quantity you would be turning, but the 21st Century lathe with a cordless drill is a really nice rig. I use the PMA carbide mandrels with mine.

 

[nmkid]

I just got the PMA and I'm very happy with it.