Need suggestions on inexpensive lathe for pen turning

[Uncle Cracker]

Yes, it did/does... I think most of the modern full-sized CM lathes utilize #2MT. Easiest way to find out is compare one of the centers from your lathe to a known #2MT. There may be a notation stamped right on the hardware.

Here's a pic of my setup...

[Russianwolf]

Uncle Cracker,
Do you remember if your Craftsman had a #2MT? How can I check mine to confirm what it is? Sorry for the dumb question, but I am still learning...

what's the model number? Please tell us it doesn't have a pipe for the bed.

Lee, the other name you are trying to think of is "Turning Between Centers" maybe?

This is what I've moved too also. For 7mm tubed pen, it requires custom bushings, but I get better results. Heck, I even drill on the lathe now too.

[dewi1219]

Please tell us it doesn't have a pipe for the bed.

Yep, it DOES have a pipe for a bed. I know it's a bad design, but I figured for $50 I can at least learn on it (hopefully). FWIW, it is bolted down to a pretty beefy table that is included. I haven't picked it up yet, so I don't have the model number.