Tools of the Trade

After weeks of searching, I finally found the perfect lathe! Purchased from a Professor who was upgrading to a larger one, it is the main tool for my business, 2nd Amendment Pens.

There were some setbacks. From not knowing the additional pieces needed to operate the lathe to struggling with stabilizing it in the workshop, the journey was filled with obstacles. The belt broke, and to make matters worse, it was out of stock with no clear restocking date. The mandrel also posed issues, not working as expected.

Despite the challenges, the key was clear to keep pushing forward. Remember the saying, "Keep on Truckin'"? It's a reminder to persist even when things get tough. If it were easy, everyone would be doing it. Through perseverance and determination, the lathe is now fully operational. ★