Pen turners advice
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Pen turners advice
I am looking to start pen turning. My question is should I get a mandrel with a live center or the mandrel saver? let me know what you guys think, thanks.
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timsturnings
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I have and use both. I tend to use the mandrel saver the most but I need to have the tailstock cranked all the way out in order to have room to work on that end of the pen blank. My mandrel savers are a little noisy but provide a straighter mandrel. Using a long mandrel with the brass nut can put a bend in the mandrel if tightened up too much. YMMV.
Tim.
Tim.
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1952 Shopsmith 10er(restored)with Speedchanger,1952 Craftsman 10" table saw,Jet 1014 lathe(VS),HF VS 95607 Lathe,Craftsman Drill Press,55 Gal. Tornado Dust Collection System,Shop Wide Overhead Vac piping,WC slow-speed grinder,Wolverine sharp. system,Grizzly GO580 14" Bandsaw,Rikon Disk/Belt sander,HF Pressure Pot, JB 7 CFM Vac pump,TurnTex Stabilizing Chamber. (My 16' X 20' shop is full to the gills)
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terrydowning
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If you can only afford one right now, get the live center, it is more versatile.
If you can afford both, that's the way to go.
I have both and use both.
If you can afford both, that's the way to go.
I have both and use both.
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Terry
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