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Pen turning generally only involves two speeds. Tool cutting/applying polish/buffing speed, and sanding/applying a finish speed. Consequently there wouldn't be too many belt changes involved in the process of making a pen. Turning other work can present a need to use several speeds but in either case VS is without doubt a convenience that once tried you would not want to be without, but it is just that - a convenience not an essential. Good advice above to maybe wait a few weeks for the Newark show to see if you can negotiate a cracking deal - you can always buy the Record afterwards if a VS alternative can't be negotiated within your budget at the show.

[QUOTE="Phil Dart, post: 307439, member: 735"] Pen turning generally only involves two speeds. Tool cutting/applying polish/buffing speed, and sanding/applying a finish speed. Consequently there wouldn't be too many belt changes involved in the process of making a pen. Turning other work can present a need to use several speeds but in either case VS is without doubt a convenience that once tried you would not want to be without, but it is just that - a convenience not an essential. Good advice above to maybe wait a few weeks for the Newark show to see if you can negotiate a cracking deal - you can always buy the Record afterwards if a VS alternative can't be negotiated within your budget at the show. [/QUOTE]

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