Please 'translate'!jm51 wrote:Could use the cnc to pocket the name into one side of the pen blank then either fill the pocket before turning or after.
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this is the first set i've made. the penn state mandral works great! one is the new e-z grip parker gel pen and the other is the bullet pen, parker gel and the rifle clip.......athomas01 wrote:Wait a sec... you guys are really making pens on your shopsmiths? Where can I see examples?... or how to's? Great gift idea!
i'm making some more for christmas gifts......I use a machinist vise on the end table and the drill chuck to drill the blanks.
these were made from some spalted maple that has been died red......beautiful with the CA finish!!
enjoy your pen making!! bill
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Wow... you guys do nice work!brick1 wrote:this is the first set i've made. the penn state mandral works great! one is the new e-z grip parker gel pen and the other is the bullet pen, parker gel and the rifle clip.......
i'm making some more for christmas gifts......I use a machinist vise on the end table and the drill chuck to drill the blanks.
these were made from some spalted maple that has been died red......beautiful with the CA finish!!
enjoy your pen making!! bill
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JM51,jm51 wrote:Could use the cnc to pocket the name into one side of the pen blank then either fill the pocket before turning or after.
If I'm understanding your question, CNC pocket the name on just one side of the blank while the stock is flat before turning, then no, that would not work well as it would appear deformed when turned.
In my CNC newb mind with zero rotary experience, the progression would be something like this to inlay with tinted epoxy, for example:
- Turn the pen blank, leave a bit oversized
- CNC the engraving on a horizontal rotary axis
- Fill engraving with colored epoxy
- Final turn down to remove excess epoxy and material to desired size
- Final sanding
- Apply finish
I suppose it might be possible to CNC on a rotary axis prior to turning, not sure if the engravings would catch especially while roughing.
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roy_okc wrote:JM51,
If I'm understanding your question, CNC pocket the name on just one side of the blank while the stock is flat before turning, then no, that would not work well as it would appear deformed when turned.
In my CNC newb mind with zero rotary experience, the progression would be something like this to inlay with tinted epoxy, for example:
- Turn the pen blank, leave a bit oversized
- CNC the engraving on a horizontal rotary axis
- Fill engraving with colored epoxy
- Final turn down to remove excess epoxy and material to desired size
- Final sanding
- Apply finish
I suppose it might be possible to CNC on a rotary axis prior to turning, not sure if the engravings would catch especially while roughing.
Roy
Woodcraft(and I assume others) would laser engrave it using a rotary drive. That ensures correct placement and uniform depth. The one used locally has counter rotating drums with o-ring friction drive. Contoured barrel may cause problems.
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Pen mandrel for SS
I haven't looked at PS mandrel, but you don't need a special mandrel for the SS. Mandrels get bent over time so everyone sells a replacement bar usually for less than $5. Chuck it up in the drill chuck and start turning. The kurled knobs are sold separately or you can use a regular nut (just not as nice to grip and tighten).